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Statewide Flu, RSV Deaths Lower This Season

February 5, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Statewide Flu, RSV Deaths Lower This Season

  State officials have noted an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths this season to 117. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today (Wednesday) updated its [Read More]

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Food Bank Market is Saturday in Cerro Gordo

February 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Food Bank Market is Saturday in Cerro Gordo

A no-cost food distribution event is set for Saturday at West Columbus High School. The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina will host the “pop up” market from 10 until noon. There are [Read More]

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Blood Drive – Whiteville United Methodist Church

February 1, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Blood Drive – Whiteville United Methodist Church

Thursday, February 6, 2025 Whiteville United Methodist Church 902 Pinckney St. Whiteville, NC 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM Find Your Drive 

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County Has Second Water Break in Hours

January 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County Has Second Water Break in Hours

  Just hours after issuing a boil advisory for District V today (Thursday), county water officials reported that there was a second break in the public water system, this time in District II. The areas [Read More]

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Boil Advisory Raised for District V

January 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Boil Advisory Raised for District V

County water customers in District V are under a boil advisory due to repairs to the system. Customers from 8699 to 9719 Swamp Fox Highway East and on Clemmons Drive are affected, a county press [Read More]

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Boil Advisory Issued for District II

January 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Boil Advisory Issued for District II

County water customers in District II are dealing with discoloration while crews make emergency repairs, the county said this morning. A boil advisory has been lifted due to backflow causing discoloration and potential debris in [Read More]

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Governor Stein Issues Abortion Executive Order

January 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Governor Stein Issues Abortion Executive Order

Governor Josh Stein today issued an executive order about abortion that might spark the first battle between the governor’s office and the general assembly. Stein directed state cabinet agencies not to cooperate with investigation, prosecution [Read More]

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Free Radon Tests Available

January 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Free Radon Tests Available

For National Radon Action Month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is providing 2,000 free radon test kits available beginning Jan. 1, at radon.ncdhhs.gov. Radon exposure is preventable, and testing is the only way [Read More]

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Boil Water Advisory Riegelwood District

January 13, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Boil Water Advisory Riegelwood District

  A boil water advisory has been issued for customers in the Riegelwood Sanitary District. Residents may see brown or discolored water, and any water intended for consumption should be boiled. Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire crews are [Read More]

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Bike Helmet Grant Application Open

January 13, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Bike Helmet Grant Application Open

Applications are open to receive free bicycle helmets from the N.C. Department of Transportation. The annual giveaway by NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division encourages more children to wear helmets. Organizations can participate in the Bicycle Helmet Initiative to [Read More]

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Poultry Farmers Advised to Monitor Flocks

January 8, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Poultry Farmers Advised to Monitor Flocks

Commercial and backyard poultry farmers are being advised to monitor their flocks after a layer operation in Hyde County tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. This was the first confirmed case of the disease [Read More]

Health

Bladen County First Confirmed Rabies Case of 2025

January 7, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Bladen County First Confirmed Rabies Case of 2025

Bladen County confirmed a raccoon on Sholar Road is the first rabies case of the year. The deceased animal was revived by Animal Control and sent to the state lab for testing. The Health department [Read More]

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Evening Temps Fall Below 40° Warming Station Open – Whiteville

January 4, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Evening Temps Fall Below 40° Warming Station Open – Whiteville

We’re seeing subfreezing temperatures at night for the next week, and since the thermometer reads below 40°, the warming station is open at Facts of Life Church in Whiteville. The shelter is open from 7 [Read More]

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Landmark Guiton’s Pharmacy Under New Ownership

December 16, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Landmark Guiton’s Pharmacy Under New Ownership

Guiton’s Pharmacy is changing its name and management. The landmark Whiteville Drug store is now Whiteville Family Pharmacy, under the leadership of Angela Soles. The soda counter will remain in operation, with its famous handmade [Read More]

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Red Cross Blood Drive – Grace Episcopal Church, Whiteville

October 19, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Red Cross Blood Drive – Grace Episcopal Church, Whiteville

A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held November 5 at Grace Episcopal Church in Whiteville. The drive will be from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The church is located at 105 South Madison Street. For more information, contact [Read More]

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State Reports First Flu Death for 24-25

October 17, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State Reports First Flu Death for 24-25

The first flu death of the season was announced yesterday by the state. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said in a press release that the first death of the 2024-25 flu season [Read More]

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