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Lake Waccamaw's Christmas parade has been cancelled for this year due to the pandemic.
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Lake town offices closed to walk-in traffic

July 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lake town offices closed to walk-in traffic

Lake Waccamaw’s town hall is closed to walk-in traffic due a possible outbreak of COVID-19. Sara Coffman of the town staff said Town manager Damon Kempski and town officials made the decision earlier this week. Several [Read More]

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Shooting suspect jailed in Whiteville

July 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shooting suspect jailed in Whiteville

An arrest has been made in a shooting where one man was wounded and a juvenile almost hit by gunfire in Whiteville.  Christopher Jerome Taylor, 43, was arrested by Whiteville Police July 19 for assault [Read More]

The joint operation turned up $6,000 in cash, cocaine, methamphetamine, and a handgun (WPD photo)
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Two jailed in meth, cocaine investigation

July 21, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Two jailed in meth, cocaine investigation

A joint operation between Whiteville Police, the sheriff’s office, and the State Bureau of Investigation jailed two alleged drug traffickers and pulled a quantity of narcotics off the street. Marion Lamont Flowers, 42, of 215 [Read More]

Stabilization of the Lake Tabor dam should be complete by Sept. 30. (Submitted photo)
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Lake Tabor dam project nearing completion

July 20, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Lake Tabor dam project nearing completion

Lake Tabor has undergone a facelift, but it’s not just for aesthetics. There’s a practical reason for the new look. While it’s been a long work in progress – since 2017, in the wake of [Read More]

Jefferson Weaver
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When the chrome becomes dull

July 20, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on When the chrome becomes dull

We were knights, pilots, adventurers, daredevils and the good kind of motorcycle gang members. In reality we were just kids on bicycles, but the world was ours, as long as we got home in time [Read More]

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Filing closes for municipal races

July 20, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Filing closes for municipal races

Several candidates made it just under the wire Friday as filings closed at noon for most municipal offices. Filing for Lake Waccamaw, which elects commissioners by ward, begins July 26. Whiteville elects councilmembers by district, [Read More]

Daniel Graham Hayes after being taken into custody. (CCSO photo)
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Suspect caught after manhunt in rain

July 20, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect caught after manhunt in rain

Law enforcement turned out in force for a rainy, muddy manhunt after a suspect allegedly entered an elderly woman’s home Monday.  Daniel Graham Hayes, 31, allegedly cut the telephone wires to the woman’s Blackwell Road [Read More]

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Tabor City missionaries headed for Kenya

July 15, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Tabor City missionaries headed for Kenya

Two Tabor City men are traveling half a world away to spread the word of God. Robert Nealey, a schoolteacher and minister, booked his flight this week to Kenya, along with John Causey, international bishop [Read More]

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A book is my best friend

July 15, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on A book is my best friend

I was listening to radio one morning on my way to work recently, and the Wallflowers were singing about the one headlight being out and still driving it home. I’m sure there is a lot [Read More]

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East End to get more CCSO coverage

July 14, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on East End to get more CCSO coverage

Eastern Columbus residents have fought for years for more patrols by the sheriff’s office, and Sheriff Jody Greene said Wednesday (today) that additional coverage is coming. Greene, Chief Deputy Aaron Herring, and County Manager Eddie [Read More]

Donations to the fundraiser help with needed equipment at the station. The boot drop at Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue has become an Independence Day tradition.
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Lake had ‘zero’ issues on Fourth

July 14, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lake had ‘zero’ issues on Fourth

Lake Waccamaw Police and Fire had an Independence Day weekend to remember, according to both chiefs. “There were no crimes reported for that weekend,” Police Chief Scott Hyatt told the board Tuesday. “Some things that [Read More]

A local man's desire to document his son's life has turned into a passion for photography.
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New York native documents beauty in Columbus

July 14, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on New York native documents beauty in Columbus

Jeff Reichert’s passion for photography began with his love for his son. “I picked up my first DSLR when my son was four to better document his life,” the Lake Waccamaw resident said. “From there, it blossomed [Read More]

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Filmmakers hope ‘Everything is Green’ in Columbus

July 14, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Filmmakers hope ‘Everything is Green’ in Columbus

A team of filmmakers have traveled from the West Coast to Columbus County to set the scene for their short feature, in hopes of making their characters as authentic as possible.  Omeed Farsoni and Leo Martinez are [Read More]

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UNC Southeastern offers new COVID-19 program

July 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on UNC Southeastern offers new COVID-19 program

UNC Health Southeastern is now offering first dose COVID-19 vaccines to patients being discharged. Patients are asked during discharge planning if they would like to receive the vaccine. If a patient chooses to receive the [Read More]

The Columbus County Dixie Darlings softball team is now heading for the World Series. (Submitted photo)
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Columbus County Dixie Darlings headed for World Series July 23

July 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Columbus County Dixie Darlings headed for World Series July 23

The undefeated Columbus County Dixie Darlings have their eyes set on the World Series. The Darlings defeated Montgomery County in a hard-fought softball game Tuesday (today). They brought home the state title in a 15-7 [Read More]

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Fiery crash kills Lumberton teen

July 13, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fiery crash kills Lumberton teen

A Lumberton teen became the county’s twelfth highway fatality Monday, and a dump truck driver has been charged in his death.  Matthew Sessoms, 18, died when his Toyota Scion was struck by a Department of [Read More]

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