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Filing Begins for March Primaries

December 4, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Filing Begins for March Primaries

Today (Monday) was the start of filing for the March primaries. All the council of state positions are on next year’s ballot including the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state auditor, and state treasurer; Commissioners [Read More]

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Nature Homeschool Group Meets Saturday

December 4, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Nature Homeschool Group Meets Saturday

N.C. Nature Homeschool Group will host its second gathering this Saturday (Dec. 9) from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The second meeting for the group will include a nature walk, scavenger hunt, outdoor games and storytime. [Read More]

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Thursday Event Set for Children, Families

December 4, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Thursday Event Set for Children, Families

The Columbus County Partnership for children will be serving up free food, toys, coats and information Thursday. Magic On Main is for families with children ages birth through five years. The event will be at [Read More]

Lake Waccamaw First Baptist is looking for donations as well as recipients for its community coat drive. (file photo)
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Coat Drives Underway in Columbus

December 4, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Coat Drives Underway in Columbus

Several area organizations are coordinating an ongoing coat drive to help the needy in Columbus County. Columbus County Partnership for Children is collecting coats and sweaters through Wednesday. The garments will be distributed for free [Read More]

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Winter Weather Awareness is This Week

December 4, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Winter Weather Awareness is This Week

Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 3 – 9 and Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives. “North Carolina weather can be challenging, especially [Read More]

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Lake Waccamaw Tree Lighting and Parade

December 2, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Lake Waccamaw Tree Lighting and Parade

The town of Lake Waccamaw had a big couple days hosting their tree lighting ceremony and annual Christmas parade. Here’s a few images captured by Columbus County News. You can also watch live streams of [Read More]

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The Good News for Dec. 2

December 1, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Dec. 2

Today is one of the biggest parade days of the year in Columbus. Lake Waccamaw’s Christmas parade and their first ever crafts fair is at 10. There’s a whole slate of events going in Chadbourn [Read More]

Investigators are trying to determine why this trailer near Hallsboro burned early Friday.
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UPDATE: Victims Identified in Fatal Fire

December 1, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on UPDATE: Victims Identified in Fatal Fire

Updated 4:15 p.m. Two people died in a mobile home fire in Hallsboro early this morning. A neighbor who is a volunteer firefighter called the fire in via radio before attempting to enter the burning [Read More]

A matchstick with flame
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Breaking News: Hallsboro Structure Fire

December 1, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Breaking News: Hallsboro Structure Fire

Multiple fire units are on the scene of a structure fire on Hazel Lane, off Pierce Cemetery Road in Hallsboro. Initial radio traffic indicated two people were trapped in the burning home. CCN will have [Read More]

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Fundraiser to Benefit Deputy Fighting Cancer

November 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fundraiser to Benefit Deputy Fighting Cancer

The sheriff’s office is asking people to move some butts for a good cause. Deputy Tyler Reeves has been fighting colon cancer for four years, according to a release from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • ‘Cold Fish is Good Fish’

November 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • ‘Cold Fish is Good Fish’

My friend Sherman Surles brought me a mess of fish the other day – nice fresh spots, still smelling of the salt water. Just as he shared them with me, I shared some with a [Read More]

The intersection off Kenny Jordan and Will Inman roads.
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Woman, Vehicles Hit by Gunfire

November 30, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman, Vehicles Hit by Gunfire

Two vehicles were struck by gunfire and a woman hurt Wednesday in the area of Will Inman and Kenny Jordan roads. Keyatta Todd and an infant were traveling on Kenny Jordan around 2:15 p.m. when [Read More]

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Santa Returns to Uptown Whiteville

November 29, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Santa Returns to Uptown Whiteville

Despite his busy schedule, the Real Whiteville Santa is back in his headquarters on Smith Street in Whiteville. Santa will be welcoming visitors Wednesday through Saturday, from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., through Dec. 23. [Read More]

Map showing areas up for rezoning. (Courtesy City of Whiteville.)
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City Council Approves Rezoning

November 29, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on City Council Approves Rezoning

A new urgent care will be built on the site of the currently closed clinic on Powell Boulevard, after construction on the U.S. 701 Super Street is completed in the area. Whiteville City Council on [Read More]

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Suspect Shoots Self During Warrant Service

November 29, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect Shoots Self During Warrant Service

A Fair Bluff man reportedly shot himself Tuesday when a deputy went to his Fair Bluff home with an order for arrest. The sheriff’s office said a deputy made contact with Tony Tant, 53, at [Read More]

The 23rd Annual MVRA Toy Run is Saturday. (file)
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Veterans Toy Run is Saturday

November 28, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Veterans Toy Run is Saturday

Santa Claus will be riding a Harley Hog Saturday as the 25th annual Military Vet Riders Association Toy Run rumbles through Columbus County. The toy run benefits the Columbus Baptist Association Toy Store. Cost is [Read More]

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