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BREAKING NEWS: teen dead, three others wounded

December 18, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on BREAKING NEWS: teen dead, three others wounded

A Fair Bluff teenager is dead and two others are recovering after a gunfight at a party near Cerro Gordo Friday night. Another teenager was wounded in a shooting in Chadbourn around the same time. [Read More]

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Multiple solutions said needed for youth violence

December 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Multiple solutions said needed for youth violence

There’s no single right answer to dealing with the rise in youth violence, Sheriff Jody greene said. “Everyone has to work together,’ Greene said Friday. The sheriff’s office on Thursday hosted a ‘call to action” [Read More]

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Wildlife Commission to hold public hearings in January

December 17, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Wildlife Commission to hold public hearings in January

  The N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission has announced the dates for public hearings on changing regulations on hunting, fishing, land and water access, and wildlife management.   The purpose of the hearings is to provide people with [Read More]

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The Good News for Dec. 17-24

December 17, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News for Dec. 17-24

Christmas is almost here, but without community support some families won’t get to experience the joy this magical time of the year brings. Consider donating to a charity or adopting a family this holiday season.   [Read More]

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Two brothers on a rooftop

December 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Two brothers on a rooftop

Once upon a time, a little boy saw Santa Claus from his brother’s bedroom. It was an old, old house, built by a wealthy family many years before even the boy’s parents were born. Where [Read More]

A logging truck rolled over and lost its load at U.S. 74 and Red Hill Road at Whiteville Friday morning.
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Log truck loses load at 74/Red Hill

December 17, 2021 Jeff Allen Comments Off on Log truck loses load at 74/Red Hill

First responders are working to clear the roadway after a logging truck rolled over and lost its load at U.S. 74-76 and Red Hill Road at the Whiteville city limits this morning. No injuries were [Read More]

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Extra security at schools due to TikTok rumor

December 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Extra security at schools due to TikTok rumor

While there have been no credible threats locally, the latest viral rumored to additional security at area schools today. Posters on TikTok, a social media group frequented by teens and youth, said there would be [Read More]

Investigators seized illegal firearms, narcotics, marijuana and cash in a series of raids near Tabor city this week. (CCSO photo)
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Raids result in heroin, cocaine seizures

December 16, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Raids result in heroin, cocaine seizures

• Woman jailed after allegedly trying to ram patrol car. Five people are in jail and two more are being sought as deputies crack down on drug activities near Tabor City. Operation Take Back Columbus [Read More]

Outgoing Mayor Daniel Hilburn was honored with a "key" to the lake as well as a resolution honoring his service Tuesday.
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Hilburn passes torch to Wilson as Lake mayor

December 15, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Hilburn passes torch to Wilson as Lake mayor

Lake Waccamaw Mayor Daniel Hilburn passed the torch to Mayor Pro Tem Matt Wilson Tuesday. Hilburn read Matthew 24:45-47 in honor of Wilson during the invocation stating he knows he will be a “good steward” [Read More]

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Burned body found off Braswell

December 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Burned body found off Braswell

A badly-burned body was found in the yard of a Braswell Road home early Tuesday, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. The individual, whose name has not been released, was discovered around 3:45 a.m. [Read More]

Broadway Road was blocked Saturday morning while investigators secured what was referred to as "a large crime scene" in Chadbourn.
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Reward offered in Chadbourn triple murder case

December 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Reward offered in Chadbourn triple murder case

Governor Roy Cooper has announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the gunmen who killed three people in Chadbourn July 3. Xavier Sadler, Mack Jenkins, and Kameesha Powell were [Read More]

Sheriff Jody Greene presents Wallace Todd with the more than $1,800 raised by the sheriff's office for Community CPR's Christmas efforts. (submitted photo)
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CPR still has families for adoption

December 14, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on CPR still has families for adoption

Community CPR was founded by Wallyce Todd in 2017 to meet the needs of families suffering from unfortunate circumstances in Columbus County. This holiday season, the organization is partnering with the disAbility Resource Center to host the Adopt a [Read More]

Dave Heller accepts Paisley Stevens' donation of $85 for the CBA Toy Store. Paisley's mother, Ash-Leigh Hewitt Stevens, thought Paisley was saving up for an iPhone.
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Girl gives allowance to help others at Christmas

December 14, 2021 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Girl gives allowance to help others at Christmas

The Columbus Baptist Association has a Toy Store every year at Christmas for families in need. Toys can be purchased for just pennies on a dollar, and help provide gifts to children who may not [Read More]

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Tuesday is deadline for benefit butt sale

December 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tuesday is deadline for benefit butt sale

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the deadline for the Boston Butt sale to raise money Lake Waccamaw Firefighter David Vela and his family. The Velas lost everything in a house fire. David is in serious condition in [Read More]

The iconic BB&T building in downtown Whiteville will soon become new county offices. The former main branch will become an entrepreneurship center.
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County buys downtown BB&T campus for offices

December 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County buys downtown BB&T campus for offices

The long-rumored purchase by the county of the empty BB&T campus in downtown Whiteville came true Friday. County commissioners, meeting in a special session, voted to purchase the three buildings around the old BB&T main [Read More]

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Two arrested after motel stop

December 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Two arrested after motel stop

One suspect was arrested after he ran into a metal pole while fleeing deputies last week. Henry Charles Brandt and Joe Allen Formyduval pulled into the Holiday Motel parking lot Dec. 8 when they were [Read More]

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