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The Good News for Sept. 17-24

September 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Sept. 17-24

• First Sgt. Josh McPherson and Sgt. Justin Inman of the sheriff’s office were caught doing a good deed in Whiteville on Monday.  A stranded motorist had a flat tire and these two officers stopped [Read More]

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County board member Herring dies

September 21, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County board member Herring dies

One of the strongest advocates for students in Columbus County has died. Monte Herring, 67, died Monday at McLeod Loris Hospital after a brief illness. The Cerro Gordo resident previously worked with Brunswick Electric Cooperative. [Read More]

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Local school nutrition services impacted by food shortages

September 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Local school nutrition services impacted by food shortages

COVID-19 has caused staff shortages to many businesses and organizations over the past 18 months, and it’s now impacting how schools will feed their students.   The N.C. Department of Public Instruction this week released a [Read More]

Authorities recovered two pieces of heavy equipment stolen here in Johnston County. (CCSO photo)
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Stolen Columbus equipment found in Johnston

September 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Stolen Columbus equipment found in Johnston

Heavy equipment that disappeared from a Clarendon construction site has been recovered near Four Oaks. Sheriff Jody Greene said in a press release that on Aug. 4, a Caterpillar mini excavator and Vermeer trencher were [Read More]

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Victim identified in Tuesday killing

September 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Victim identified in Tuesday killing

Julius Armani Miller has been named as the man shot to death in a triple-shooting near Chadbourn Tuesday.Miller, 20, was gunned down in a Dessie Road home around 11:30 p.m., according to the Columbus County [Read More]

Paul Edward Nobles (CCSO photo)
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Fighting, grave destruction charged

September 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fighting, grave destruction charged

One man has been charged after he allegedly assaulted one man, chased a woman, desecrated a graveyard, and then fought with deputies Wednesday.  Paul Nobles, 34, of Davidson, was charged with assault and battery, resisting [Read More]

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COVID vaccinations today at Aging office

September 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on COVID vaccinations today at Aging office

A COVID-19 vaccination event will be held today (Friday) from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Columbus County Department of Aging. Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available. Each first time patient will receive [Read More]

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Teen Court helps juvenile defenders

September 17, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Teen Court helps juvenile defenders

It’s far too often that defendants under the age of 21 appear on court dockets, but when Columbus County has another option out there to try to steer those kids in the right direction.  Tony [Read More]

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Columbus Regional offices renamed

September 16, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Columbus Regional offices renamed

Columbus Regional is now donning a new sign that reads “Center for Robotic Surgery” on the front of the building. The hospital has been making advances in medicine, and now has state-of-the-art technology used by [Read More]

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ATMC awards $35,000 to 12 local educators

September 16, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on ATMC awards $35,000 to 12 local educators

ATMC recently awarded $35,000 in grant funds to 12 Columbus educators to expand educational programs here.  Recipients in the Columbus County area include Danielle Hinson and Michael Powell of Chadbourn Elementary; Amy Malpass of East [Read More]

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Water break closes ECHS

September 16, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Water break closes ECHS

A water break near East Columbus High School has cancelled classes for the rest of the day and caused a boil water advisory for a large portion of the town’s water customers. School officials said [Read More]

Thomas Bradley and Crystal Lovette Smith (CCSO photos)
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Chase leads to arrest of theft spree suspect

September 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Chase leads to arrest of theft spree suspect

A chase that crossed the state line Saturday ended with the arrest of one theft suspect, and later led to another to jail. Thomas Tony Bradley, 50, of Main Street, Loris, was jailed here under [Read More]

Volunteers spent the Sept. 11 working on new fences at the wildcat rescue. (submitted photo)
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Love of animals brings exotic rescue to Fair Bluff

September 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Love of animals brings exotic rescue to Fair Bluff

When you think of Fair Bluff, usually exotic animals aren’t the first thing that comes to mind.  Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals held in captivity and in the wild. They [Read More]

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911 rerouted after cable cut

September 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 911 rerouted after cable cut

Crews are scrambling to repair a fiber communications line after service was cut to 911 this afternoon. 911 service was not lost, the county said. Emergency calls are being rerouted to a neighboring county and [Read More]

Three people were injured after this crash Tuesday.
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Three hurt after Riegelwood wreck

September 15, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Three hurt after Riegelwood wreck

Bystanders held the line until firefighters could extinguish a truck involved in a wreck Tuesday. One person was airlifted with critical injuries and two people were transported by ambulance after the 6 p.m. crash. The [Read More]

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One dead, two injured in Dessie Road shooting

September 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One dead, two injured in Dessie Road shooting

Developing story One person was killed and two others injured Tuesday in a shooting on Dessie Road near Chadbourn. The sheriff’s office said in a press release that deputies responded to a call in the [Read More]

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