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

No new deaths, but cases jump to 1,304

September 17, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on No new deaths, but cases jump to 1,304

An additional 33 new cases of COVID-19 were reported since Monday, bringing the total for Columbus County to 1,304. Active cases total 188. Eight residents remain hospitalized form the virus, up from three on Monday, [Read More]

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Columbus among worst for seat belt usage

September 16, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Columbus among worst for seat belt usage

Columbus County has once again been designated among the 15 worst counties in the state for seat belt usage. The Department of Transportation said in a press release today that researchers will be working hard [Read More]

Breakins of vehicles are continuing in the Nakina area.
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Sheriff urges vigilance as car break-ins continue

September 15, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Sheriff urges vigilance as car break-ins continue

Break-ins of vehicles in Nakina are continuing, and the sheriff’s office is encouraging residents to lock their vehicles, hide their valuables, and keep an eye out for strangers.The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating [Read More]

Reusable masks are available for free at the Columbus County NEws/WTXy offices at 1015 S. Madison St., Whiteville.
Covid-19

County records 52nd death from COVID-19

September 15, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County records 52nd death from COVID-19

The Columbus County Health Department listed 1,271 confirmed cases of the virus in Columbus County Monday, with one additional death. That person died Sept. 14 in an area hospital, according to Monday’s report, bring the total [Read More]

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Museum reopens some facilities

September 15, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Museum reopens some facilities

One of the most popular playgrounds in downtown Whiteville will reopen next week. Outside areas at the Museum of Science will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The museum announced the [Read More]

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

Local COVID-19 recoveries at 938, death toll at 52

September 3, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Local COVID-19 recoveries at 938, death toll at 52

One additional death from COVID-19 has been reported in Columbus County, increasing the total to 52. The Columbus County Health Department released its twice-weekly report today. Spokesman Daniel Buck said the latest patient to die [Read More]

Gov. Roy Cooper
Covid-19

COVID recovery Phase 2.5 goes into effect Friday

September 1, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on COVID recovery Phase 2.5 goes into effect Friday

Mass gatherings can be larger, museums and aquariums can reopen at 50 percent capacity, and gyms can again welcome up to 30 percent of their normal number of customers starting this Friday, Gov. Roy Cooper [Read More]

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Sunday voting approved for Columbus

September 1, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Sunday voting approved for Columbus

In an historic first, voters in Columbus County will be able to vote on one Sunday during the early polls. Carla Strickland of the Board of Elections said the decision was handed down Monday from [Read More]

State Sen. Danny Britt Jr.
Business

Solons to discuss more rural internet funds

August 28, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Solons to discuss more rural internet funds

Sen. Danny Britt is among the North Carolina legislators supporting additional funding for the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grant program in the September session. Legislators hope to inject $30 million from [Read More]

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Covid-19

Whiteville High case leads to 14 under quarantine

August 28, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville High case leads to 14 under quarantine

After a student tested positive for COVID-19 at Whiteville High School last week, 13 others WHS students are in a precautionary quarantine. Dr. Marc Whichard, superintendent for the city school system, said that after discussing [Read More]

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One charged with damaging sprinklers at jail

August 27, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One charged with damaging sprinklers at jail

McPherson was in jail for his role in an assault on a woman and her three-legged dog. A prisoner at the Columbus County detention Center has been charged with two counts of interfering with a [Read More]

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Prison employee arrested for contraband

August 27, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Prison employee arrested for contraband

The routine search of a prison employee heading to work turned up a bag of tobacco Aug. 20, according to the Columbus County sheriff’s office. juJuan Lowell Lambert, 33, was arrested for possession of tobacco [Read More]

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Emergency preparations: Prepping for your pets

August 26, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Emergency preparations: Prepping for your pets

Every pay period, (based on a two-week pay period) we are suggesting items to pick up for your emergency kit in the event of a hurricane. By now you should have your water-tight tote. As [Read More]

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Boil order lifted for District IV

August 25, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Boil order lifted for District IV

The boil water advisory has been lifted for the county’s Water District IV, which includes the Riegelwood Sanitary District.The advisory was issued Tuesday after periods of low pressure in the area. County attorney Amanda Prince [Read More]

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Patients from three schools quarantined

August 20, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Patients from three schools quarantined

UPDATE: 11:25 a.m. A student at Old Dock, another student at Edgewood Elementary, and a staff member at East Columbus have tested positive for COVID 19. Three cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at separate [Read More]

Good lights can make a big difference in safety and morale during an emergency.
CCN Weather Update

Emergency preparations: seeing the light

August 20, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Emergency preparations: seeing the light

Every pay period, (based on a two-week pay period) we are suggesting items to pick up for your emergency kit in the event of a hurricane. By now you should have your water-tight tote. As [Read More]

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