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Courthouse Project Nearing Completion

January 11, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Courthouse Project Nearing Completion

Renovation of the iconic Columbus County Courthouse is expected to wrap up by June, and officials are working out final details on how to use the structure. The courthouse was built starting in 1914, and [Read More]

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Lake Discusses Land Use Plan; Approves 401K for Employees

January 10, 2024 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Lake Discusses Land Use Plan; Approves 401K for Employees

Lake Waccamaw held a brief monthly meeting to kick off the new year. At the first 2024 session, town leaders set a date for the public hearing for the land use plan developed in conjunction with [Read More]

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Closings and Delays Announced for Storm

January 8, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Closings and Delays Announced for Storm

Columbus County Schools, Whiteville City Schools and Columbus Charter School will be on remote earning tomorrow due to the potential severe weather. The Lake Waccamaw Board of Commissioners has rescheduled their meeting for Wednesday at [Read More]

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‘Miss Ann’ Honored by State Fair Association

January 8, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on ‘Miss Ann’ Honored by State Fair Association

The lady known as the “Matriarch of the Columbus County Fair” was honored Saturday night with a statewide award for her work promoting the event. Ann Ferguson worked with her late husband Jimmy Ferguson to [Read More]

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County Schools Go Remote Tuesday

January 8, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County Schools Go Remote Tuesday

The threat of severe weather has led county schools to move to remote learning tomorrow (Tuesday.) The system made the announcement just after noon today. Students will receive instructions in Google Classroom, a statement from, [Read More]

N.C. 11/N.C. 87 at Sandyfield (DOT photo)
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Detour Set in Sandyfield as NC 11/87 Project Starts

January 8, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Detour Set in Sandyfield as NC 11/87 Project Starts

Contractors have closed a section of an eastern Columbus highway for the construction of a bridge as part of an interchange project. The portion of N.C. 11  between Salter Road and N.C. 87 is closing today [Read More]

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Part of Water District IV Under Boil Advisory

January 3, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Part of Water District IV Under Boil Advisory

County water customers along Dogwood Stand Road are under a boil advisory after a line break there today. Columbus County officials said in a social media announcement that “local contractors plowed into one of the [Read More]

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Youth Livestock Interest Meeting Set

January 3, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Youth Livestock Interest Meeting Set

Young farmers, or anyone 8-18 with an interest in farming, can find out more about livestock production at a meeting Jan. 16.  Cooperative Extension is hosting a youth livestock interest meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at [Read More]

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Year-end Message from Sheriff Bill Rogers

December 27, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Year-end Message from Sheriff Bill Rogers

Dear members of the public, As the Sheriff of Columbus County, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication to the Sheriff’s Office throughout the year. [Read More]

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Governor Orders Emergency Officials to Prepare for Santa

December 22, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Governor Orders Emergency Officials to Prepare for Santa

With Christmas right around the corner, Gov. Roy Cooper and N. C. Emergency Management (NCEM) will once again be monitoring Santa’s progress as he approaches North Carolina. The Governor has instructed NCEM to prepare the [Read More]

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COVID, Flu, RSV Cases Lead to Visitor Limits at CRHS

December 20, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on COVID, Flu, RSV Cases Lead to Visitor Limits at CRHS

Rising numbers of cases of RSV, flu and COVID have caused Columbus Regional to limit visitations immediately. CRHS Spokesperson Stephanie Miller said that the hospital and adult practices will limit visitors under the age of [Read More]

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U.S. Attorney Pushing ‘Machine Gun Switch’ Prosecutions

December 20, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on U.S. Attorney Pushing ‘Machine Gun Switch’ Prosecutions

A device used to convert semiautomatic pistols into full-auto firearms is being targeted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Eastern North Carolina. U.S. Attorney Michael Easley issued a warning on social media this week reminding [Read More]

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Closings and Holiday Schedules

December 20, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Closings and Holiday Schedules

Columbus County Government Offices will be closed Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 25 – 27 for Christmas and also on Monday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. The Columbus County Transfer Station will be closed Dec. [Read More]

water break blowout (county photo)
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Around 30 Customers Still Dry in WDII

December 19, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Around 30 Customers Still Dry in WDII

County crews hope to have water restored to all Water District II customers by 6 p.m. A social media post shared this afternoon said 30 customers remain without water after a “blowout” that occurred around [Read More]

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Rouzer Has Challenger from Columbus

December 19, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Rouzer Has Challenger from Columbus

Editor’s Note: We have requested a photograph and resume from Candidate Pridgen. This story will be updated when we receive them. Congressman David Rouzer will face a challenger from Columbus County in the November elections. [Read More]

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Crews Work to Fix Water District II Problems

December 19, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Crews Work to Fix Water District II Problems

Columbus County water crews worked through Sunday’s storm and a bitterly cold night finding, then repairing a major malfunction in Water District II, only to have the system spring another leak  on Tuesday morning. The [Read More]

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