Business
Scam targets local doctors
If Lt. Kenneth Smith is calling you from the sheriff’s office – hang up the phone. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is warning doctors in the area about a “failure to appear” scam that is [Read More]
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Covid-19
COVID-19: Who’s at higher risk of serious symptoms?
The risk of developing dangerous symptoms of COVID-19 may be increased in people who are older and also in people of any age who have other serious health problems — such as heart or lung conditions, weakened [Read More]
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Grandmother assaulted by teens, CCSO reports
Deputies investigated four different assaults Monday, including one where the victim ended up with a broken leg. Bruce Milligan was punched and kicked by someone he knows near Cerro Gordo Monday. Milligan suffered a broken [Read More]
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Wreck snarls Whiteville traffic
Whiteville Fire, Rescue and Police are on the scene of a collision at the intersection of J.K. Powell and Hay Street.Traffic is being detoured onto Madison, which is currently being blocked off so authorities can [Read More]
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WRC wants reports of pine, rattlesnakes
They’re not always the most welcome springtime guests, but snakes serve an important role in nature, and the Wildlife Resources commission wants to know more about the sightings of several kinds. The warm weather means [Read More]
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The death of a newspaper, 1978
Tuesday, April 25, 1978, was a beautiful spring day. A new department store had opened in town, and a beauty queen cut the ribbon. It was an election year, so there were rallies, speeches and [Read More]
Business
Lake reports waterline break
A waterline break at Lake Waccamaw is affecting customers from the 2800 block of Canal Cove Road to the end of Waccamaw Shores. The break does not affect Wooded Acres.When repairs are completed, the town [Read More]
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Riegelwood man charged in stabbing, assault
Multiple felonies were levelled against a Riegelwood man Sunday after he allegedly stabbed and beat a woman, then fought with deputies placing him under arrest. Howard Leroi Bernard, 43, was placed under $10,500 secured bond [Read More]
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The Good News
If you have a church announcement, event, festival, family or nonprofit yard sale, or just a happy story you want to share with your neighbors, send it to us for THE GOOD NEWS. You can [Read More]
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Cypress Village opens in Fair Bluff
Cypress Village apartments in Fair Bluff recently held its grand opening. The complex was purchased and remodeled by father and son investors, Kyle and Jonathan Cox of Tabor City. In attendance were both Coxes, [Read More]
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UNC Southeastern moves COVID clinic
Vaccinations offered Tuesday and Thursday Beginning Tuesday (April 27) UNC Health Southeastern will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations within Southeastern Health Mall Clinic on the campus of Biggs Park Mall. First-dose vaccines will be administered every [Read More]
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Improvements coming to two lake intersections
Two troublesome intersections at Lake Waccamaw will see temporary improvements before major changes take place next year. The Department of Transportation announced today (Friday) that Chaunceytown Road and U.S. 74-76, and Old Lake Road at U.S. [Read More]
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Bobcats and Barbie dolls
Happy Wade is my new hero. To begin with, that’s a great name. I’ve never met him, but I know folks who know him. All indications are he’s a regular type of neighbor, a good [Read More]
Business
Audit underway after $92,000 water bill left unpaid
Tabor Correctional paid a $92,822.69 water bill to the county Tuesday after the state was not billed for water usage for more than a year. County Manager Eddie Madden said Friday he was made aware [Read More]
Covid-19
Governor may lift some COVID restrictions
State officials plan to lift mandatory social distancing, capacity, and mass gathering restrictions by June 1, Gov. Roy Cooper said today (Wednesday) in a video briefing. At the same time, Cooper and Sec. of Health and [Read More]
Business
Volunteers sought for Adopt-A-Deputy
The Columbus County Adopt-A-Deputy program is actually two separate events this year. Kelly Greene Davis is coordinating the local effort to recognize deputies and detention officers. She said Correctional Officer Week is May 2-8, and [Read More]