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Governor to address winter storm, COVID-19

January 4, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Governor to address winter storm, COVID-19

Gov. Roy Cooper will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. to discuss the effects of the winter storm and the state’s ongoing battle with COVID-19. COVID cases have risen sharply in recent days with [Read More]

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Smithfield Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q Opens Today in Whiteville

January 4, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Smithfield Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q Opens Today in Whiteville

The Columbus County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Smithfield Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q today with a Ribbon Cutting at their Grand Opening. Many local dignitaries were in attendance ready to sample their tasty Chicken and Barbecue. The [Read More]

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Donations Sought for Tornado Relief

December 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Donations Sought for Tornado Relief

New Life Community Church is collecting donations for tornado relief in Kentucky. Cleaning supplies, plastic bins, buckets, baby clothing and supplies, towels, wash cloths and sheets are needed. Lowe’s and Home Depot gift cards are [Read More]

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Ribbon Cutting Downtown

December 14, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Ribbon Cutting Downtown

First Class Salon & Nails Does Ribbon Cutting After being open since August 2020, Kareesa Enzor of First Class Salon & Nails did her ribbon cutting at her South Madison Street location in downtown Whiteville. [Read More]

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Tuesday is deadline for benefit butt sale

December 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tuesday is deadline for benefit butt sale

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the deadline for the Boston Butt sale to raise money Lake Waccamaw Firefighter David Vela and his family. The Velas lost everything in a house fire. David is in serious condition in [Read More]

The iconic BB&T building in downtown Whiteville will soon become new county offices. The former main branch will become an entrepreneurship center.
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County buys downtown BB&T campus for offices

December 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County buys downtown BB&T campus for offices

The long-rumored purchase by the county of the empty BB&T campus in downtown Whiteville came true Friday. County commissioners, meeting in a special session, voted to purchase the three buildings around the old BB&T main [Read More]

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ATMC to Become FOCUS Broadband

December 7, 2021 Jeff Allen Comments Off on ATMC to Become FOCUS Broadband

ATMC has announced that in 2022 they will begin doing business as FOCUS Broadband.  ATMC said in a news release that the change in name is being due to the company’s evolution from a traditional [Read More]

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Landlord Fair to be held at new Housing office

December 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Landlord Fair to be held at new Housing office

The Columbus County Public Housing Agency (CCPHA) has moved to a new location and with the big move comes a new event for the landlords in the county. For the first time ever, the agency [Read More]

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Columbus Sheriff’s Office is Hiring

December 3, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Columbus Sheriff’s Office is Hiring

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications now for six law enforcement positions, and five detention officer positions. You can apply in person or online and you must be Basic Law Enforcement Certified to [Read More]

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Burn ban in place for Columbus

November 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Burn ban in place for Columbus

County and state officials have issued an outdoor burning ban for the area. Fire Marshal Shannon Blackman said conditions are dangerously conducive to wildfires. All open burning of leaves, debris, and other materials is prohibited [Read More]

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Flea market may be back

November 23, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Flea market may be back

Since the construction of the Truist Building in Whiteville in 2019, the casual Saturday strolling at flea market on J.K. Powell Boulevard has been shut down. That may soon change.Depending on interest from the public and the [Read More]

Surrounded by local elected officials and representatives form area towns, Brenden Jones addresses the crowd Friday morning. (Sammy Hinson photo)
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‘Historic day for Columbus County’

November 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on ‘Historic day for Columbus County’

More than $50 million in capital projects here funded by state budget. Rep. Brenden Jones was the man of the hour Friday morning as officials announced more than $50 million in local capital projects that [Read More]

Concept drawing of the proposed roundabout at Chadbourn (DOT image)
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Roundabout dropped at Peacock

October 28, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Roundabout dropped at Peacock

The four-way stop at Peacock Road and Chadbourn Highway will remain in place. Andrew Barksdale of the N.C. Department of Transportation said public comments about the proposed roundabout at the intersection were overwhelmingly against the [Read More]

People staffing the NCWorks booth had snacks and pizza for jobseekers. (Jeff Allen photo)
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Job event in Whiteville today

October 27, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Job event in Whiteville today

A number of area employers set up at Vineland Station today for a hiring event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.In addition to entry level positions, several area companies were seeking employees for career opportunities. [Read More]

Concept drawing of the proposed roundabout at Chadbourn (DOT image)
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Roundabout planned for troublesome crossroads

October 18, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Roundabout planned for troublesome crossroads

Yet another roundabout could be coming to a Columbus County intersection. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering constructing a roundabout at the intersection of N.C. 130/U.S. 74-76 business – commonly called the Chadbourn Highway [Read More]

Youth Deer Hunting Day is Sept. 26. (file photo)
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Older hunters can get half-price lifetime licenses

October 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Older hunters can get half-price lifetime licenses

Seasoned hunters have something to shoot about this year, and it can last a lifetime for those who are 50-69 years old.    The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission made some legislative decisions recently, and they [Read More]

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