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Highway Closed Due to Fire
Fire officials have closed N.C. 211 between Bolton and the Brunswick County line due to the Pulp Road fire in the Green Swamp. The fire has spread to 11,500 acres as crews use backfires to [Read More]
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Pulp Road Fire Battle Continues
Crews have the Pulp Road fire contained in the Green Swamp, but the fire’s effects are stillk being felt across the area. The Forest Service said that as of 9 a.m. today (Friday), the Brunswick [Read More]
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The Good News June 16
The staff at Columbus County News and WTXY Kool 103.9 FM would like to wish all the dads out there a very happy Father’s Day. Kids, be sure to take Dad out to eat on [Read More]
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Chases Lead to Assault Charges
Multiple suspects have tried to outrun law enforcement in recent days, according to arrest reports. A traffic violations led to more serious charges for a Brunswick man who allegedly fled, then fought, deputies Tuesday. Arrest [Read More]
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Cancer Ministry to Hold Golf Tourney
Bold and Beautiful Wigs for Cancer will be hosting their annual golf tournament fundraiser once again this year. The organization has paired with the Tidewater Golf Club to bring a fun-filled day to supporters all [Read More]
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Godwin Named Gatorade Player of the Year; Season Recap
Though Karli Godwin has already graduated and headed off to Oklahoma State University for summer term, praises of her softball career in Columbus County linger on. Gatorade announced on Friday Godwin is the 2022–2023 Gatorade North [Read More]
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Columbus County Schools Name Teacher and Principal of the Year
Columbus County Schools recognizes two outstanding faculty members annually as Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year. On Wednesday, June 14, Stephanie Hammond from West Columbus High School was named the CCS 2023-2024 [Read More]
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Cooper Signs Betting Law
Gambling on horses and sports will now be legal in North Carolina. Governor Roy Cooper today signed House Bill 347, Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering, into law. The bipartisan legislation will authorize and regulate wagering on [Read More]
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Wreck at Washington and J.K. Powell Tangles Traffic
Traffic is partially blocked at J.K. Powell Boulevard and Washington Streets in Whiteville after a collision this afternoon. First responders are on the scene. Whiteville Police are investigating.
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Jefferson Weaver • Bagpipes, Baseball and Chasing Cars
Several times a week, she chases my car. She always stays on the yard side of the ditch in front of her home. She always stops and runs back to her mother when she’s called. [Read More]
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Lake Approves Budget; Lady Gators and Widows Recognized
It was a night of recognition and discussion at the June Lake Waccamaw Town Hall meeting. Mayor Matt Wilson and commissioners honored the East Columbus Junior/Senior High School Lady Gators softball team and made a [Read More]
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Teens Indicted in Dothan Killing
The alleged gunman who became a robbery victim after a January shooting, and his alleged robber, have been indicted by a Columbus County grand jury. Jeremiah Nyree Long, 18, died at an area hospital after [Read More]
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Two Shot In Tabor Apartment
Trasmine Hemingway is being held under charges of assault with intent to kill and firing into an occupied dwelling after two people were shot in Tabor City Monday night. Hemingway, 30, is charged with assault [Read More]
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WHS Class of 1983 Seeks Classmates
The Whiteville High School class of 1983 is currently planning their 40th reunion weekend. Cyndee Long, Lisa Weathers-Shipman, Skeeter Storms, Wendy Jones, Lynne Cribb-Edwards, and Linda Bordner-Garner are heading up the arrangements for the gathering. [Read More]
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Developing story: Two shot, One Charged in TC
Trasmine Hemingway is being held under charges of assault with intent to kill and firing into an occupied dwelling after two people were shot in Tabor City Monday night. Joshua Little and Donnie McCrea were [Read More]
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Students Receive Kevin Conner Scholarships
The 2023 recipients of the Trooper Kevin Conner Spirit of Community and Leadership scholarships for Bladen and Columbus Counties have been announced. These grants are in the amount of $5,000 each. A committee evaluated scholarship [Read More]