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Hardee Awarded Order of the Longleaf Pine

November 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Shane Hardee of the N.C. Forest Service was awarded the state’s highest honor last week, the Order of the Longleaf Pine. District Forest Michael Rhodes and Chris Meggs, who recently retired from the NCFS, presented [Read More]

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BEMC Rewards Bright Ideas

November 11, 2025 Staff Report 0

 Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) proudly celebrated a record-breaking year for its Bright Ideas education grant program, awarding $62,000 to 57 local teachers during its annual Bright Ideas Awards Luncheon on Nov. 6 at BEMC [Read More]

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ByHeart Formula Recalled

November 11, 2025 Staff Report 0

A popular brand of baby formula is being recalled due to possible contamination, with a possible case in North Carolina. The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services along with Agriculture and Consumer Services are [Read More]

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SCC Partners With Three Universities

November 11, 2025 Staff Report 0

Southeastern Community College has signed new partnerships with three North Carolina universities to streamline the enrollment process. Western Carolina, N.C. State and UNC-Pembroke are all offering “Connect” programs, SCC announced Monday. The guaranteed admission programs [Read More]

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State Expands Hours for Veterans Service Hub

November 10, 2025 Staff Report 0

The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced extended hours for NCServes and the launch of AskMeNC, two initiatives that expand access to care for North Carolina’s veterans and their families. These efforts strengthen the [Read More]

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Veterans Events Set for Tuesday

November 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Veterans Day is Tuesday, and two events are scheduled to honor those who have served the country. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I. At 11 a.m. on Nov. [Read More]

Hardwood and conifer tree seedlings go on sale via the NCFS July 1. (NCFS photo)
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Forest Service Offers Discounts to Veterans

November 10, 2025 Staff Report 0

Beginning Nov. 10, the N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20 percent discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel throughout November. The discount applies to the first $500 [Read More]

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Partial SNAP Benefits Go Out Today

November 7, 2025 Staff Report 0

North Carolina families who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, will begin seeing partial November benefits loaded onto their EBT cards today (Nov. 7). The N.C. [Read More]

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AG Warns of THC Gummies at Halloween

October 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

State officials are urging parents to ensure their trick or treaters don’t have a special surprise in their candy bags this Halloween. Attorney General Jeff Jackson is reminding North Carolinians to be careful they’re not [Read More]

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SCC Chosen for Aspen Competition

October 29, 2025 Staff Report 0

The Aspen Institute has named Southeastern Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and [Read More]

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DOT to Begin Work on Madison Street Project

October 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

One of the worst spots for flooding along Madison Street in Whiteville is scheduled for a major upgrade starting in 2027. Whiteville City Manager Darren Currie briefed the city council on the project at Tuesday’s [Read More]

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State Says SNAP Not Funded in November

October 27, 2025 Staff Report Comments Off on State Says SNAP Not Funded in November

See related story: Popup Food Distribution events set. The state Department of Health and Human Services announced today (Monday) that the November benefits for the 1.4 million North Carolinians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition [Read More]

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Pop-Up Markets Set for Nov. 3, 11

October 27, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Pop-Up Markets Set for Nov. 3, 11

Related story: SNAP Benefits will not be extended in November. Two popup markets hosted by the Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina will be held in Columbus next week. The markets will be held: Monday, [Read More]

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Duties, Powers Vary with Elected Municipal Officials

October 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Duties, Powers Vary with Elected Municipal Officials

Early voting is underway in Columbus County for the Nov. 4 municipal elections, when voters will determine who will serve in the leadership roles of their towns and cities for the next term.  Campaign promises [Read More]

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Tabor Street to Honor Fallen Officer

October 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tabor Street to Honor Fallen Officer

Shane Miller died on his first shift as a Tabor City Police officer in 2004. On Tuesday, family, friends and fellow officers will gather in the border town as a section of Complex Street will [Read More]

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WIC Funded Through November, County Says

October 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WIC Funded Through November, County Says

The Health Department said this morning that the WIC food program has been funded for another month. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has provided additional funding for the program, according to a social media post [Read More]

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