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Jefferson Weaver • Dirt Road Soap Opera
Almost every evening, I get home, change shoes, toss my necktie and sigh. My bride brings me a cup of coffee or a glass of tea, I mess with the dogs, she starts supper, and [Read More]
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NCFS Offers Advice on Invasive Plants
Courtesy N.C Forest Service Invasive species is a term that often sparks debate. The meaning of ‘invasive’ can be subjective, which further muddies the water and often leads to misuse of the term. The U.S. [Read More]
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Jones Calls on Rebuild NC Leader to Quit
The agency tasked with administering relief funds to victims of Matthew and Florence is hundreds of millions of dollars over budget, and cannot account for where the rebuilding money has gone. Rep. Brenden Jones and [Read More]
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Youth Hit in Face With Axe
A teenager was struck in the face with an axe Monday while defending his stepmother. Warrants have been issued for the male suspect in the case. Patrick Gatlin, 39, a black male, is wanted for [Read More]
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Weather Update – Monday November 18, 2024
Good evening, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Monday November 18, 2024. Unseasonably warm temps on Tuesday ahead of a strong cold front that will crash through the area late Wednesday. Warm, [Read More]
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Lake to Consider Inn Zoning Designations
Inns and accessory dwellings are on the agenda for Lake Waccamaw Commissioners Tuesday. In August, the board of adjustments heard an appeal from Lynn Hinnant, who wants to renovate ten rooms at the Lake Waccamaw [Read More]
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Fight Leads to Shots Fired
An altercation involving as many as ten people devolved into gunfire near Tabor City Sunday. No one was injured in the incident, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called to the 1300 block [Read More]
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Weather Update – Sunday November 17, 2024
Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with the weather update for Sunday evening, November 17, 2024. High pressure overhead will push offshore for Monday. This sets up a southwesterly wind flow which will bring warmer temps to [Read More]
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Y’vull Axes & Ales, and the Twisted Pecan Have Ribbon Cuttings in Downtown Whiteville
Cutting Ribbons for Two New Businesses in Downtown Whiteville Columbus County has two new places to eat, drink, and enjoy some live entertainment in downtown Whiteville. The city is growing, and with the addition of [Read More]
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Weather Update – Saturday November 16, 2024
Good evening everyone, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Saturday evening, November 16, 2024. High pressure will remain firmly in control of our weather through at least the first half of Tuesday. [Read More]
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The Good News for Nov. 15
The 17th annual Carolina Youth Challenge is Saturday (Nov. 16) in Winnabow. There’s a treeing contest at 12:30, followed by the AKC-recognized YEP training class at 2:30, bench show at 3:30, and a one hour hunt [Read More]
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‘Above and Beyond’: WPD Lieutenant Honored
A shoplifting call turned into a life-changing mission and an award for a Whiteville Police lieutenant. Lt. Thomas Riggins was honored with a Chief’s Commendation Award by WPD Chief Doug Ipock on Tuesday at Whiteville [Read More]
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Weather Update – Thursday November 14, 2024
Good evening folks, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Thursday November 14, 2024. Some beneficial rain showers came to the area today thanks to a passing frontal system. Not a drought-buster by [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Monkeys, Lizards, and Snakes — Oh My
Sometimes I really worry about my friends and family in Sub Carolina, also known as the Palmetto State of South Carolina. Every time you turn around, they have problems with invasive species. Armadillos, Tegu lizards, [Read More]
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State: More DNA Hits in National Database
State officials say 283 more DNA matches have been verified during this fiscal year, allow investigators more evidence to track and solve crimes. In October, the State Crime Lab uploaded 1,183 samples to the CODIS database, which led [Read More]
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Woman Charged with Felony Vehicle Death
A woman is being held under no bond after allegedly striking a road worker with her vehicle and fleeing the scene. Chloe Sagendorf, 27, was charged with felony hit and run resulting in death, felony [Read More]