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The Good News for Dec. 22

December 22, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Dec. 22

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone. Here’s your Good News from our area for Dec. 23. Happening Saturday, two big Christmas dinners are available for anyone in need of a good meal. Willing Vessel Ministries, who sponsored [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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Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

December 22, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Yes, Virginia, We’re All Santa Claus

December 22, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Yes, Virginia, We’re All Santa Claus

Editor’s note– despite the fact that we are a digital newspaper, among the Christmas traditions we observe at Columbuscountynews.com is to share the full text of the original Francis Church editorial. You can find it [Read More]

Dakota Brown and Trevor Garrett Bell (Detention Center photos)
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Sex Charges Pressed on Two

December 22, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Sex Charges Pressed on Two

Whiteville Police have charged two men in separate child sex offense cases. According to a press release from the WPD, Dakoda Brown was arrested Dec. 19 on two counts each of second and third degree [Read More]

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‘Kia Challenge’ Leads to Local Thefts

December 21, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on ‘Kia Challenge’ Leads to Local Thefts

Social media has once again issued a challenge that many teens are trying – and it’s illegal, dangerous and expensive for owners of some types of cars. The Kia challenge on TikTok shows how to [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]

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Jefferson Weaver • The Angel in the Trashcan

December 20, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • The Angel in the Trashcan

More than a century ago, it might even have been on a Christmas morning, the doll was unwrapped to squeals of joy. Her body was simple and straight forward – basically just cotton bags, stuffed [Read More]

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Trafficker, Escapee Sentenced in Robeson Investigation

December 20, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Trafficker, Escapee Sentenced in Robeson Investigation

The self-proclaimed “biggest drug dealer” in Robeson County will spend the next 25 years in prison. Bruce Carroll “Hoss” Callahan, Jr. bragged to investigators about being the “biggest drug dealer” in Robeson County, was sentenced [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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N.C. 242 Closed Near Williamson Crossroads

December 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on N.C. 242 Closed Near Williamson Crossroads

N.C. 242 between Williamson’s Crossroads and Cerro Gordo is currently closed due to an obstruction. Crews are clearing debris from the roadway, and are expected to be finished by around 2:45 p.m. Parts of Madison [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection for Dec. 16 — commentary with Jefferson Weaver

December 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection for Dec. 16 — commentary with Jefferson Weaver

Editor’s note: the following is the transcript of Saturday’s Columbus Connection, broadcast on WTXY KOOL 1039 and Spotify. The Connection is on air every Saturday at 10 a.m. Good Saturday, friends and neighbors. This is [Read More]

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