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Water Outage at Lake Leads to Boil Advisory

November 1, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Water Outage at Lake Leads to Boil Advisory

Lake Waccamaw officials have issued a boil advisory after a loss of water pressure in the 3200 block of Canal Cove Road. Customers from 3200 Canal Cove to the end of Waccamaw Shores are advised [Read More]

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Break-in Causes Hundreds in Damage, Nets Pocket Change

November 1, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Break-in Causes Hundreds in Damage, Nets Pocket Change

Someone tore through a metal wall at a Tabor City business during an alleged beak-in, but only got away with a handful of change after causing hundreds of dollars in damage Staff at Tar Heel [Read More]

Some of the youngest hunters at the Youth challenge often have the most experience. (file photo)
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Youth Coon Hunt Challenge Nov. 18

October 31, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Youth Coon Hunt Challenge Nov. 18

One of the noisiest events of the year will take place in Hallsboro on Nov. 18. The Carolina Youth Challenge 2023 is sponsored by the Columbus County Coon Hunters, Coastal Coonhunters and Twin State Coon [Read More]

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Three Robbed in Riegelwood Home

October 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Three Robbed in Riegelwood Home

No one was injured when three thieves got away with $7,700 in an armed robbery Friday. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were called to the home at 1225 Fertilizer Road around 6:28 p.m. Three [Read More]

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Bandits Hit Nakina Dollar General

October 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bandits Hit Nakina Dollar General

Two gunmen robbed the Nakina Dollar General Sunday, escaping with a small amount of cash. Deputies were called to the store at 16015 Swamp Fox Hwy. East around 9:30 p.m. The report said two masked [Read More]

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Patriot Ford to Close in Whiteville

October 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Patriot Ford to Close in Whiteville

Developing story: Patriot Ford is shutting down its operation in Whiteville. Employees said they were told today is the last day for the business, which was the only Ford dealership between Wilmington, Lumberton and Myrtle [Read More]

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Toddler Hurt When Driver Rushes Checking Station, Wrecks

October 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Toddler Hurt When Driver Rushes Checking Station, Wrecks

Charges are pending after a man allegedly tried to speed through a checking station and wrecked, injuring a woman and a two year old girl. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were operating a checkpoint [Read More]

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Shooting on Peaceful Way Sends One to Hospital

October 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shooting on Peaceful Way Sends One to Hospital

A fight between two men led to a shooting Saturday when a juvenile allegedly opened fire with a rifle, striking one of the combatants. Justin Lee, 23, and James Gilson were allegedly involved in a [Read More]

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County to Take Over for Nakina, Unless Leadership Changes

October 27, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County to Take Over for Nakina, Unless Leadership Changes

Columbus County will handle emergency medical calls to Nakina for the immediate future, a press release from the county said today (Friday). County commissioners voted Oct. 18 to cancel Nakina Fire and Rescue’s EMS contract [Read More]

Yam Man Tiger Lovette and Cooperative Extension Director Dalton Dockery with some of the yam plants that have been loving nurtured by children since last spring. Judging of the junior yam farmers' work begins Friday night at the Tabor City Library (File photo)
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Yam Festival Saturday in Tabor City

October 27, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Yam Festival Saturday in Tabor City

The lowly staple food of many a farming family in Columbus County is taking center stage this weekend in Tabor City. The 52nd annual Yam Festival starts Saturday morning with the parade at 10. The [Read More]

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Floyd Brothers Sentenced in $20 Million Dollar Investment Scam

October 27, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Floyd Brothers Sentenced in $20 Million Dollar Investment Scam

Note: An earlier version of the story contained inaccurate information. We apologize for any confusion caused by the error. Two Whiteville men who bilked millions of dollars out of several dozen investors have been sentenced [Read More]

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Pireway Boating Fatalities Lead to First Case Under 2016 Law

October 25, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Pireway Boating Fatalities Lead to First Case Under 2016 Law

The man convicted of killing three Columbus County residents in a boat wreck on the county line in 2020 was the first person convicted under tougher law. Matthew Ferster was convicted of death by impaired [Read More]

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School Bus Stolen, Second Vandalized

October 25, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on School Bus Stolen, Second Vandalized

Someone stole a school bus from West Columbus High School during the overnight hours on Monday, the sheriff’s office reported. A second bus was damaged. The sheriff’s office reported that a driver contacted the principal [Read More]

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Charges Dropped in Meth, Child Abuse Case

October 24, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Charges Dropped in Meth, Child Abuse Case

All charges have been dropped against a Georgia woman found passed out in a Dollar General parking lot with a small child in her car. Brandy Lynn Gillis, 34, of Byron, Ga., was held under [Read More]

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State Urges Sending Soil Samples Early

October 24, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State Urges Sending Soil Samples Early

Homeowners, gardeners, community gardeners, golf course superintendents, and turf consultants are encouraged to submit samples now to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services soil test to ensure faster turnaround time on [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Old hounds like us

October 24, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Old hounds like us

The Walker hound stopped for a moment, panting. He heard the other members of his pack a couple hundred yards out, and knew they were still on the deer, so he decided to take a [Read More]

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