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It’s Good To Be Different
The experts call it “Florence Syndrome” The actors came to the center of the stage and as the lights dimmed, a song began to play. The young men and women were signing the words to [Read More]
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The Good News Jan. 8-14
New additions run wild this week in the Good News. It even includes a baby of the four legged kind. The Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina welcomed a new addition to the equine [Read More]
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First Highway Death of Year Claims One
The county’s first highway death of the year occurred Wednesday, when a Clarendon man lost control of his car and crashed. Gary Wayne Cartrette, 62, died Thursday from injuries sustained in the single-vehicle wreck. He [Read More]
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The Friday Feature
Friday Feature January 7, 2022Â I have not been in town long, but I have learned that Whiteville and Columbus County love their sports. I am excited to cover the next generation of leaders from [Read More]
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One Charged in Bladen Murder
William James Purdie turned himself in to Bladen authorities Wednesday to face charges of murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Purdie, 37, of Airport Road, Clarkton, was charged with the murder of Ervin Junior [Read More]
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Alleged Meth, Coke, Opiate Dealer Charged
Vice-Narcotics detectives have arrested another alleged cocaine, methamphetamine and opiate dealer near Chadbourn. Kelly J. McClure, 38, of 97 McDuffie Lane, Chadbourn, was jailed under $301,000 bond on six counts of felony sale and delivery [Read More]
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Late Night Chase Makes Round Trip
Pursuit of a fleeing suspect led deputies from Whiteville to Hallsboro and back again just before midnight Wednesday. Brandon Lee Lewis, 39, faces multiple charges including fleeing to elude arrest, driving while impaired, failure to [Read More]
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No DWI arrests, but plenty of others
DWI suppression efforts working, sheriff says. Checkpoints in December and January turned up stolen vehicles, drugs, fugitives, and multiple traffic violations, but the sheriff’s office did not arrest a single impaired driver during the Holiday [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • April, Maggie, and Persephone
I made a new friend the other day. Her name is Maggie. When I say made, I mean made. As in, created. It was very strange. I was looking for a column subject that wouldn’t [Read More]
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Veteran’s Park to Host Hearts and Vets walk-a-thon
The Veteran’s Memorial Park of America is stepping into the new year with hopes of raising money for the organization while bringing awareness to heart health.  A county-wide walk-a-thon, Hearts and Vets, is scheduled to begin [Read More]
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Thousands in Cash, Shotguns, Marijuana Seized After Chase
More than $32,000 in cash, a quantity of marijuana and two shotguns were confiscated after a man fleeing from deputies allegedly hit a patrol car, causing it to crash into another vehicle. Rondrell Santana Leach, [Read More]
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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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More Funds Coming for Water and Sewer
Brenden Jones told County Commissioners Monday that additional infrastructure funding will be coming for all area municipalities. Rep. Brenden Jones gave county commissioners an impromptu briefing Monday night when he was being honored for his [Read More]
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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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New Years Baby Born at Columbus Regional
Welcome Columbus Regional’s New Year’s Baby! Baby Boy Melvin was born on January 2, 2022 at 12:14pm weighing 7lbs and 13oz. Congratulations, Mom and Dad and welcome to the world sweet boy! According to spokesperson [Read More]
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Detectives unhurt after Thursday crash
Three detectives escaped injury after another driver struck their vehicle Thursday night. The Highway Patrol said the investigators were in a Columbus Sheriff’s Office SUV on Strawberry Boulevard in Chadbourn when “an elderly female” driving [Read More]