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Stabilization of the Lake Tabor dam should be complete by Sept. 30. (Submitted photo)

Lake Tabor dam project nearing completion

July 20, 2021 Kandi Thompson Comments Off

Lake Tabor has undergone a facelift, but it’s not just for aesthetics. There’s a practical reason for the new look. While it’s been a long work in progress – since 2017, in the wake of [Read More]

Filing closes for municipal races

July 20, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Several candidates made it just under the wire Friday as filings closed at noon for most municipal offices. Filing for Lake Waccamaw, which elects commissioners by ward, begins July 26. Whiteville elects councilmembers by district, [Read More]

East End to get more CCSO coverage

July 14, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Eastern Columbus residents have fought for years for more patrols by the sheriff’s office, and Sheriff Jody Greene said Wednesday (today) that additional coverage is coming. Greene, Chief Deputy Aaron Herring, and County Manager Eddie [Read More]

Donations to the fundraiser help with needed equipment at the station. The boot drop at Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue has become an Independence Day tradition.

Lake had ‘zero’ issues on Fourth

July 14, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off

Lake Waccamaw Police and Fire had an Independence Day weekend to remember, according to both chiefs. “There were no crimes reported for that weekend,” Police Chief Scott Hyatt told the board Tuesday. “Some things that [Read More]

Family-based treatment helps kids, addicts

July 12, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off

• Bright Hope Recovery Center is off to a good start at the Boys and Girls Home. Children in families facing substance abuse problems now have professional, faith-based help in Columbus County. Last November, the [Read More]

Estimated rainfall amounts as of Wednesday morning. (NWS graphic)

Elsa inland, on the move

July 7, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 0

Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to turn toward Georgia tonight, and make a visit to North Carolina later Thursday afternoon. The National Hurricane Center’s 5 p.m. update today (Wednesday) also broadened the impact of rains [Read More]

Lumber river basin preps for Elsa

July 7, 2021 Crystal Faircloth 0

Storm weary towns and landowners along the Lumber River are hoping Elsa doesn’t bring more problems to already hard-hit areas in western Columbus. Fair Bluff was devastated by Hurricane Matthew in 2016, then Florence in [Read More]

Graphic from Tuesday morning, Courtesy National Weather Service.

County gearing up, just in case

July 6, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 0

Post time 3:30 p.m. Although Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to bring little more than some wind and rain here, emergency officials are double-checking equipment and keeping a close eye on developments. Elsa is expected [Read More]

Clariece Hammonds and Selina Gore greet some of the summer lunch guests.

SFSP continues summer lunch program

July 1, 2021 Kandi Thompson 0

All Columbus County schools participate in providing meals for children and teens 18 and under and will continue until July 15. The full meals, which will include an entrée, a grain (bread, pasta, noodles, etc.) [Read More]

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Academy to hold Freshman Family Night and Picnic

June 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver 0

Columbus Career and College Academy will be having a Freshman Family Night and Picnic on July 29, at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Southeastern Community College campus. Due to seating limitations, the staff [Read More]