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One Charged in Friday Homicide

April 10, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Charged in Friday Homicide

A mechanic was killed Friday at his home in Old Dock, and his fiancé has been charged with second degree murder. Jennifer Crafford Scurdato, 38, is being held under no bond in the Columbus Detention [Read More]

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The Wolfpack Stomps Pender at Legion Stadium

April 9, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on The Wolfpack Stomps Pender at Legion Stadium

Pender versus Whiteville April8, 2022  Whiteville beat Pender 15-0 in 4 innings. Ashton Hammonds pitched a no-hitter throughout the four innings, but he did hit a batter in the fourth, ending the perfect game. The [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

April 9, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

  This week Jefferson has in the studio Stephanie Miller of Columbus Regional Healthcare System THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and about Columbus County. Each week [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast – IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano

April 9, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Weekly Podcast – IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano

04/09/2022 In The Sports Zone IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano is a weekly sports commentary program produced in and for Columbus County NC. Each week Vinny talks about everything sports. Sports News and Commentary [Read More]

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Clarkton Raid Nets Western Fugitive

April 8, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Clarkton Raid Nets Western Fugitive

A man wanted in Arizona is being held under $1.2 million bond after a raid near Clarkton. Wade Anthony Garcia, also known as Donovan Davis, is being held on three counts of possession of a [Read More]

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The Good News for April 9-15

April 8, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News for April 9-15

  The Easter bunny is making his way into town starting this afternoon. Youngsters will have plenty of opportunities to hunt for eggs, play games, and enjoy pizza, snacks, and hotdogs from now until Resurrection [Read More]

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Holiday Events Get Underway Today

April 8, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Holiday Events Get Underway Today

As the Easter holiday approaches, area churches and businesses are rolling out their welcome mat for children and families. Come out and enjoy Resurrection Day activities.   The Lake Waccamaw United Methodist Church will kick off [Read More]

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One Dead in Old Dock Shooting

April 8, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Dead in Old Dock Shooting

The sheriff’s office is on the scene of a reported shooting death on Snake Island Road in the Old Dock community. Chief Deputy Aaron Herring said the shooting occurred this morning. Investigators are currently at [Read More]

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Former Pill Mill Doctor Sentenced Today to 78 Months in Prison

April 7, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Former Pill Mill Doctor Sentenced Today to 78 Months in Prison

A former doctor who operated a “pill mill” in Columbus County was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for unlawfully distributing Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Methadone, and Marijuana. John Whan Kim, 75, and co-defendant Tammy Thompson, [Read More]

Rep. Brenden Jones, flanked by Sheriff Jody Green and county officials, speaks to the crowd Wednesday.
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Eastern Division Sheriff’s Station Opens

April 7, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Eastern Division Sheriff’s Station Opens

After two years of false starts due to budgets and the pandemic, the long-awaited Eastern Division station for the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office opened Wednesday. “The residents of the eastern part of Columbus County deserve [Read More]

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Wolfpack Dominate Pender 5-0

April 6, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Wolfpack Dominate Pender 5-0

April 5, 2022: 18 Strikeouts for Ty Lawson: Whiteville Over Pender 5-0  By: Vinny Pagano  Whiteville traveled to Pender yesterday and got the win 5-0, in a six-inning rain shortened game. Ty Lawson was on [Read More]

Columbus Regiuonal hosted a ceremony honoring organ donors Wednesday.
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CRHS Honors Organ and Tissue Donors

April 6, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on CRHS Honors Organ and Tissue Donors

Columbus Regional Healthcare System on Wednesday honored heroes that are no longer with us. Though these folks may have never served in the war, their sacrifices have saved countless lives.  Wednesday was the 2022 Organ Donation [Read More]

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Boston Butt Sale Will Benefit Missions Team

April 6, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Boston Butt Sale Will Benefit Missions Team

  The Columbus Baptist Association’s Nicaragua Missions Team will be hosting a Boston butt sale to raise money for the organization’s upcoming trip. For the past 10 years, the team has partnered with On Eagles [Read More]

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Thousands of Poultry Killed Due to HPAI

April 6, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Thousands of Poultry Killed Due to HPAI

State officials said Tuesday that several commercial flocks of turkeys chickens are being destroyed after testing positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). More than 280,000 broilers and 90,000 turkeys in Johnston and Wayne counties [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Pork Chops and Perspective

April 6, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Pork Chops and Perspective

It was pork chop day at my favorite eatery, ensuring a large, hungry crowd. I wasn’t in the mood for one of my favorite meats, so I had my usual, an omelet dragged through the garden, [Read More]

Sheriff Jody Greene with two of the new murals at the shelter. The murals are just some of the improvements that have been made at the shelter.
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Makeover Continues at APS Shelter

April 5, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Makeover Continues at APS Shelter

Major renovations are underway at the Columbus County Animal Protective Services (APS) shelter. “It takes a while to get things up to where they were supposed to be,” said Sheriff Jody Greene. “We are really [Read More]

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