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Indecent Liberties Charged

November 29, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Indecent Liberties Charged

Whiteville Police have arrested a man for allegedly molesting a child in 2022. Sharmon Marshel Tolson, 71, of 110 Canal Street, Whiteville, was jailed Tuesday on the single charge of taking indecent liberties with a [Read More]

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Christmas Events Start Saturday in Whiteville, Tabor City

November 29, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Christmas Events Start Saturday in Whiteville, Tabor City

Small Business Saturday is going to be big in downtown Whiteville. The Shop Our Stores on Small Business Saturday is an opportunity for customers to avoid the big box stores and crowds and check out [Read More]

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Special Weather Update Freeze Warning, November 29, 2024

November 29, 2024 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Special Weather Update Freeze Warning, November 29, 2024

Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with a quick update.  A hard Freeze Warning is posted for early Saturday, 3 AM to 9 AM to be specific.  Temperatures across the county will drop to the upper 20s [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – Amanda Irwin and Patricia Medlin of the Boys & Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw

November 28, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Amanda Irwin and Patricia Medlin of the Boys & Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw

On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has Amanda Irwin and Patricia Medlin of the Boys & Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw where they talk about their Christmas Nativity Journey Tour on December 6th, [Read More]

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November 28, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs

News Briefs for November 28, 2024   Jamurie Graham is being held under no bond after allegedly shooting one person in Chadbourn.  He faces four charges of firing into an occupied dwelling and one of [Read More]

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Weather Update – Thursday November 28, 2024

November 28, 2024 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Thursday November 28, 2024

Good evening and Happy Thanksgiving. Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Thanksgiving night, Thursday November 28, 2024. We have enjoyed our final 70+ degree day for the foreseeable future. Cold air will [Read More]

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November 27, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs

News Briefs for November 27, 2024 The sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a missing man. Jose Puentes, 62, was last seen near Sellerstown Road on Tuesday afternoon. He was wearing a black T-shirt, [Read More]

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Parents Charged In Child Abuse, Assault Case

November 27, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Parents Charged In Child Abuse, Assault Case

Deputies found a four-year-old crying and the child’s father unresponsive when they went to serve a warrant on the child’s mother. Matthew Coker, 36, was charged with misdemeanor child abuse, according to warrants and detention [Read More]

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CCSO Seeks Missing Man

November 27, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCSO Seeks Missing Man

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jose Luis Puente. Puente is described as 62 years old, wearing a black T-shirt, cowboy boots, a black hat with a Texas flag, [Read More]

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LIEAP Heating Program Starts Monday

November 27, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on LIEAP Heating Program Starts Monday

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program will begin accepting applications from older adults 60 and older or people with disabilities receiving services through the NCDHHS Division of Aging on Dec. [Read More]

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Rescued Manatee Recovering

November 27, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Rescued Manatee Recovering

Courtesy N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. A manatee has been successfully rescued from a Tar River canal in Greenville in Pitt County. It is the first documented case of a manatee being rescued in North Carolina. The [Read More]

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Thanksgiving Holiday Safety Tips from Sheriff Bill Rogers

November 27, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Thanksgiving Holiday Safety Tips from Sheriff Bill Rogers

As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone that our offices will be closing early today at 3pm and closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Giving Thanks Among the Pines

November 27, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Giving Thanks Among the Pines

Note–someone asked where they could find a copy of this column from a couple years back. I hope you folks don’t mind a reprint this week. Please have a joyous and safe Thanksgiving, and treasure [Read More]

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Weather Update – Tuesday November 26, 2024

November 26, 2024 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Tuesday November 26, 2024

Good evening, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with the weather update for Tuesday November 26, 2024. The busiest travel day of the year should provide no problems in terms of weather. Keep sunglasses handy, you’ll need [Read More]

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November 26, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs

News Briefs for November 26, 2024   Mr. Sharmon Tolson of Whiteville has been arrested in a single charge of indecent liberties with a minor. Tolson, age 71, was taken into custody Monday near Canal [Read More]

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Tabor Talk for Nov. 26

November 26, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tabor Talk for Nov. 26

By Dianne Nobles Ward Tabor City Chamber of Commerce  Happy Thanksgiving from our Board of Directors, staff, and general membership!  We hope you, your family, and friends have a very blessed season. As for us, [Read More]

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