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Cooper to give COVID update at 3 p.m.

December 1, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Cooper to give COVID update at 3 p.m.

Gov. Roy Cooper and members for the COVID-19 task force will hold an update at 3 p.m.You can view the livestream of the COVID-19 briefing here. https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference

Whiteville Emergency Management Director Hal Lowder speaks with officers Wednesday after a potential suicide was stoped at Walmart. (Ben Proctor)
Government

WPD officers stop possible suicide

November 30, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WPD officers stop possible suicide

Whiteville Police managed to prevent a suicide Wednesday at the Walmart parking lot. Major William Hinz said Officer Michael Strickland was dispatched to assist EMS on a call about a man lying in the parking [Read More]

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CRHS limits visitors; Cooper warns of rising cases

November 23, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CRHS limits visitors; Cooper warns of rising cases

Columbus Regional has tightened restrictions on visitors, as Gov. Roy Cooper tightened mask requirements and warned of harder restrictions to come if COVID cases continue to rise. “I have a stark warning for North Carolinians [Read More]

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COVID-19 announcement at 2 p.m.

November 23, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on COVID-19 announcement at 2 p.m.

Gov. Roy Cooper will make announcements about the state’s COVID-19 status at 2 p.m.. View the press conference live by following this link. https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference

The Columbus County Health Department has multiple resources for dealing with COVID-19 on its social media platforms.
Business

County tagged third worst as COVID death toll hits 70

November 19, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County tagged third worst as COVID death toll hits 70

Columbus County reported another death from COVID-19 today, bringing the total to 70 since March.  The individuals passed away on Nov. 14, 16, and 19 while hospitalized, according to Thursday’s report from the Health Department. [Read More]

Drive-up testing is continuing at Columbus Regional Health Center by appointment.
Business

Free testing Friday; Columbus a red zone

November 18, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Free testing Friday; Columbus a red zone

Columbus County is in the top ten counties in the state for COVD 19 infections, Gov. Roy Cooper said Tuesday. Cooper unveiled a new rating system that denotes counties as red, orange or yellow.  Red is [Read More]

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Hospital starts #maskupcolumbus

November 16, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 1

With COVID-19 cases growing daily, and Columbus becoming one of the state’s epicenters for the pandemic, Columbus Regional is promoting a new 90-day effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. “Make Your Community Safer” [Read More]

Heather Calcote says Animal control refused to allow her to reclaim her dog Beauty, because a rescue organization arrived early.
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Dog taken by rescue; shelter refuses owner’s attempt to claim

November 12, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 3

A Chaunceytown Road woman tried to get her dogs back from Animal Control Wednesday, but was told the dogs had already been released to a dog rescue – two days earlier than she was led [Read More]

Spotty flooding is being reported across the county. Some of the more problematic residential streets in Chadbourn have more than a foot of water standing.
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Eta brings high winds, rain here

November 12, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Eta brings high winds, rain here

  The indecisive Hurricane Eta is bringing heavy rains and wind to Columbus County after coming ashore for the fourth time in Florida. Chadbourn and Tabor City are experiencing minor flooding in some of the [Read More]

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Tabor inmate dies from COVID

November 10, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tabor inmate dies from COVID

An inmate at Tabor City Correctional has died from COVID-19, according to the Department of Public Safety. The inmate, in his 60s, had underlying health problems, the prison system said in a press release. Tabor [Read More]

Gov. Roy Cooper
Business

Cooper cuts indoor gatherings to 10

November 10, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Cooper cuts indoor gatherings to 10

North Carolina will pause at Phase Three of the COVID-19 recovery, and indoor gatherings are now limited to 10 people, Gov. Roy Cooper announced this afternoon.  The governor’s executive order was set to expire Friday. [Read More]

The sidewalk project currently underway in Whiteville is federally funded and being managed by the NCDOT.
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DOT sidewalk project could wrap next week

November 10, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on DOT sidewalk project could wrap next week

While all eyes are on the U.S. 701 widening project, a different transportation project will soon make things easier for pedestrians and disabled people to make their way through Whiteville. Sidewalks along Madison, Lee, Jefferson, [Read More]

Drive-up testing is continuing at Columbus Regional Health Center by appointment.
Business

Two more COVID deaths; state urges care on holiday

November 9, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Two more COVID deaths; state urges care on holiday

Two more COVID-19 deaths have been recorded in Columbus County since Thursday, bringing the total death toll to 66 since March.  Monday’s release from the county Health Department said the county’s case total has jumped to [Read More]

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Endowment to fund program at Boys and Girls Home

November 6, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Endowment to fund program at Boys and Girls Home

The Duke Endowment has awarded a $184,000 grant to support the Success Coach program at Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina. “Our goal is to support families once reunification occurs,” said Chief Operations Officer [Read More]

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COVID claims 64th life here

November 5, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on COVID claims 64th life here

New local data shows a 64th person has died from COVID-19 in Columbus county. The Health Department’s twice-weekly report today said the individual died Nov. 3 at an area hospital. Another 13 local residents are currently [Read More]

Hallsboro saw lines stretching to the other end of the fire station at times Tuesday morning. (Jefferson Weaver photo)
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County board seats turn red; governor keeps post

November 4, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County board seats turn red; governor keeps post

Columbus County had a red tide Tuesday night, as three of four county commissioners seats on the ballot saw Republicans take handy victories.The results will not be official until Canvass Day, but some major changes appear [Read More]

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