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State Urges Sending Soil Samples Early

October 24, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State Urges Sending Soil Samples Early

Homeowners, gardeners, community gardeners, golf course superintendents, and turf consultants are encouraged to submit samples now to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services soil test to ensure faster turnaround time on [Read More]

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Lake Reports Water Outage

October 11, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lake Reports Water Outage

Some water customers at Lake Waccamaw are experiencing periods of low and no water pressure. Customers on Canal Cove Drive are advised to boil water intended for human consumption or used bottled water. A loss [Read More]

An apple snail found along the Lumber River. (WRC photo)
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Dangerous Apple Snails Found in Lumber River

October 3, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dangerous Apple Snails Found in Lumber River

Giant invasive snails with poisonous eggs may sound like a science fiction movie plot, but apple snails are real, and in the Lumber River. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) announced Monday that apple snails [Read More]

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Mark Green • September, Suicide Prevention, and Awareness of Each Other

September 25, 2023 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Mark Green • September, Suicide Prevention, and Awareness of Each Other

By Mark Green Guest Columnist   September is coming to a close and so is National Suicide Prevention Month. For many people, September is a difficult time of the year. The month marks the worst [Read More]

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Board Briefed on Mosquito Efforts

September 19, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Board Briefed on Mosquito Efforts

County commissioners Monday approved request to consider a “pro-active” mosquito spraying plan for the county. Commissioner Laverne Coleman asked County Manager Eddie Madden if the county had started spraying for the bugs, which are generally [Read More]

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Resource Organizations Available on Wednesdays

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Resource Organizations Available on Wednesdays

Many public outreach and resource information organizations are coming together on Wednesdays to bring aid to those in need in the area. Community CPR (CCPR) is partnering with Catholic Charities, W.A.R.M., Flourishing Families at Coastal [Read More]

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CHA Urges County to Take Assessment

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on CHA Urges County to Take Assessment

Community Health Assessment is the foundation for enhancing and improving the health of county residents. Community is defined as “county” for the North Carolina Community Health Assessment Process. The CHA’s mission is to identify factors [Read More]

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SCC Nursing Program Scores 100 Percent

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on SCC Nursing Program Scores 100 Percent

From the headlines at SCC: Southeastern Community College’s nursing program recently celebrated the 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) of its ADN and LPN students. The NCLEX is a nationwide [Read More]

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Lung Bus in Whiteville Friday

September 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lung Bus in Whiteville Friday

Uninsured and underinsured people with a history of smoking can be screened for lung cancer for free Friday. The Lung Bus will be at Hills Plaza Shopping Center near Roses  on Madison Street in Whiteville [Read More]

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WPD Sponsors Blood Drive

September 6, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WPD Sponsors Blood Drive

Whiteville Police will sponsor a blood drive Sept. 29 at Vineland Station from 12:30-5:30 p.m.. The department is working with the American Red Cross for the event. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome. Previous donors are [Read More]

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Water Outage Reported at Lake

September 5, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Water Outage Reported at Lake

A broken water main in the 800 block of Canal Cove Road has prompted a boil water advisory for Lake Waccamaw  until further notice. Customers will experience periods of low and no water pressure while [Read More]

The distribution event for Wednesday at Old Dock has been cancelled due to the threat of Tropical storm Idalia.
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Mobile Pantry Tomorrow in Old Dock

September 4, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Mobile Pantry Tomorrow in Old Dock

Catholic Charities will have the mobile pantry at the Old Dock Community Center Tuesday from 2:30 until 4 p.m. The event was originally scheduled for last week, but was cancelled due to Hurricane Idalia. The [Read More]

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Shelter Reopens for Adoptions, Intakes

August 28, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shelter Reopens for Adoptions, Intakes

After receiving a clean bill of health, Columbus Animal Protective Services (APS)  reopened its doors for business this morning (Monday). “We are here and ready to help,” said APS employee Craig Leggett. The shelter closed [Read More]

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CCP Students Enter Nursing Program

August 25, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on CCP Students Enter Nursing Program

Southeastern Community College’s Career and College Promise (CCP) program is launching college education for high school students at a faster pace and putting them on the road to successful pathways. Recently, seven high school students completed [Read More]

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Blood Drives Scheduled in Columbus

August 25, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Blood Drives Scheduled in Columbus

Local agencies and organizations will be holding blood drives in Columbus beginning on Aug. 30 and running through Sept. 29. September is the nationally recognized awareness month for Sickle Cell disease, blood cancer, and childhood cancer. [Read More]

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APS Shelter Closed Until Aug. 28; Emergency Fosters Needed

August 22, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on APS Shelter Closed Until Aug. 28; Emergency Fosters Needed

Animal Protective Services has temporarily closed due to an outbreak of parvovirus. APS posted on social media Monday evening that the shelter will be closed until Aug. 28 for a deep cleaning. This is the [Read More]

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