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Mask mandate dropped in county buildings

November 12, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Mask mandate dropped in county buildings

Masks and face coverings will no longer be required in county buildings.Columbus County Spokeswoman Amanda Prince said in an email today (Friday) that beginning Monday, masks will no longer be required in county offices. The [Read More]

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Stephens moves to new post in county

November 11, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Stephens moves to new post in county

Nick West temporarily takes over EM office. Emergency Management Director Kay Stephens is the new director of Employee Relations/High Performance Organization coordinator for the county. Stephens, who has been with the county for 23 years, [Read More]

Clerk of Superior Court and U.S. Army veteran Jess Hill explains the significance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Park dedicates Never Forget Garden for Veterans Day

November 11, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Park dedicates Never Forget Garden for Veterans Day

Thursday morning’s service at the Veterans Memorial Park served two purposes. In addition to celebrating Veterans Day, the event also marked the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. Work [Read More]

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Veterans Day services Thursday

November 10, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Veterans Day services Thursday

Two services honoring veterans will be held in Columbus County tomorrow (Thursday) as part of Veterans Day observances. At 9 a.m., the Veterans Memorial Park will host a special service honoring service members and commemorating [Read More]

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Bladenboro woman charged with stealing from Subway

November 10, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bladenboro woman charged with stealing from Subway

Chadbourn Police have arrested a Subway employee who allegedly stole food and hundreds of dollars from her employer over the course of two months. Jacqueline Christine Robinson, 29, was arrested on 24 counts of theft [Read More]

Talon Jacobs and Brandy Nance
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Lake Waccamaw discusses bike and pedestrian plan

November 10, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lake Waccamaw discusses bike and pedestrian plan

New employees introduced to the board  A bike and pedestrian plan has been the topic of discussion for many years at Lake Waccamaw, and guests at last night’s meeting are bringing the town closer to the goal.   [Read More]

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Second run fails for suspect

November 10, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Second run fails for suspect

The second time wasn’t the charm for an alleged drug dealer who ran from a traffic checkpoint Nov. 9. Alijah Jouwan Green, 18, of Loris, was held under $42,500 secured bond, charged with fleeing to [Read More]

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Man arrested after run from school

November 8, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man arrested after run from school

Deputies arrested a man who was allegedly trespassing at Central Middle School Friday, and found drug paraphernalia in his pockets. Elijah Carmichael, 42, of 102 E. Calhoun St., Whiteville, was charged with first degree trespassing, [Read More]

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Whiteville Christmas Parade Dec. 5

November 8, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville Christmas Parade Dec. 5

The Whiteville Christmas Parade is on for Dec. 5. Peace Baptist Church took over management of the parade several years ago, when it was in danger of being cancelled. After last year’s parade was a [Read More]

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Pecan Harvest Festival and more make for a busy time

November 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Pecan Harvest Festival and more make for a busy time

The Good News This weekend will be full of fun as the N.C. Pecan Harvest Festival takes center stage in downtown Whiteville on Saturday. There are numerous other activities going on as well, all across [Read More]

Dianne Flynn and Jon Sundstrom
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Cancer stalls home renovation for Hallsboro man

November 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Cancer stalls home renovation for Hallsboro man

Diane Flynn Roberts is reaching out to the community to help a local Hallsboro man near and dear to her heart who is battling Stage 4 terminal cancer.   Kurt Jon Sundstrom, known to his friends as Jon,  purchased [Read More]

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Threats posted against South Columbus

November 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Threats posted against South Columbus

Threats on social media prompted a large law enforcement presence at south Columbus High School this morning. There is no lockdown, according to Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene. Deputies, school Resource Officers and Deputies are [Read More]

Samuel Arnette
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Arnette gets 17 years for drugs, guns

November 4, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Arnette gets 17 years for drugs, guns

An armed dealer in illegal drugs and guns will spend 17 years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Samuel Arnette Jr., 43, pled guilty in June to possession of a firearm by [Read More]

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Simmons given life without parole

November 4, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Simmons given life without parole

William Dewayne Simmons will spend the rest of his life in prison for the slaying of Carlos David Alfonso Jr. Superior Court Judge Jim Hardin handed down the life sentence for murder and armed robbery [Read More]

Mayor Elect Matt Wilson and his father Rodney working the polls Tuesday morning (Crystal Faircloth photo)
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Wilson wins Lake mayor race

November 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wilson wins Lake mayor race

Rosemary The election didn’t turn out as we’d hoped, but I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who volunteered and supported our campaign. Also, I want to extend a special thank you [Read More]

Leamon Rogers Chapel at the Boys and Girls Home (BGHNC photo)
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Boys and Girls home postpones chapel event

November 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Boys and Girls home postpones chapel event

Many residents in Columbus County were disappointed to find out that the Halloween Safe Nite was once again cancelled this Halloween, but the Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina are taking necessary measures to [Read More]

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