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Donations Welcome for Tabor Puppies

February 3, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Donations Welcome for Tabor Puppies

The surviving puppies and dogs seized from a Tabor City home Tuesday are recovering at Columbus County Animal Protective Services.APS workers said today (Thursday) that the mother of of the youngest puppies, estimated at less [Read More]

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100-MPH Bladen Chase Ends Near Line

February 3, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 100-MPH Bladen Chase Ends Near Line

100-mph Chase Goes from Bladen to Columbus A high speed chase that began in Bladenboro ended near the Columbus County line Tuesday. Bladen Sheriff James McVicker reported that Bladenboro Police tried to stop a silver [Read More]

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LIEAP available for Columbus County

February 2, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on LIEAP available for Columbus County

Columbus County residents may qualify for a one-time LIEAP payment  Residents who received LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) during the month of December may qualify to receive an automated payment right away.   Individuals who [Read More]

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Man Charged After Dogs Found Dead, Starving

February 2, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Charged After Dogs Found Dead, Starving

A starving stray dog led police to multiple malnourished animals and two dead puppies Tuesday. Some of the dogs had apparently stayed alive by eating a litter mate. Christopher Bryan McNeil, 21, of 210 Ray [Read More]

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News from County Manager Eddie Madden

February 1, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on News from County Manager Eddie Madden

As we begin February together, I wanted to write a quick note just to say thank you to all of the great employees of Columbus County.  I continue to be amazed at the level of expertise [Read More]

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Suspect Learns Real Pain at the Pump

February 1, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect Learns Real Pain at the Pump

Tabor City Police have arrested a Florence man for altering, then using a fleet fuel card, running up thousands of dollars in diesel bills. Jasper Jerrell Epps, 24, was charged with 33 counts of obtaining [Read More]

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Woman Injures Two CRHS Workers

February 1, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Injures Two CRHS Workers

Two Columbus Regional employees are recovering after they were allegedly beaten by a female patient. Warrants show Kimberly Cherie Gore, 44, of Radio Station Road, was placed under a secured bond on two charges of [Read More]

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Columbus Beekeepers Offer Class

February 1, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Columbus Beekeepers Offer Class

 The Columbus County Beekeepers are partnering with the North Cooperative Extension to a host a beginner beekeeper class. The seminar will begin on Friday and run from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m., continue on into Saturday from [Read More]

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Fair Bluff man sentenced in 2018 killing

February 1, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fair Bluff man sentenced in 2018 killing

Rykeem Tyler was sentenced to 94 to 125 months in prison today (Monday) after an “ongoing dispute” led to an April 2018 killing in Fair Bluff. Tyler pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Columbus [Read More]

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Prince receives PJC in shelter money case

January 31, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Prince receives PJC in shelter money case

• Some questions still remain about missing funds. Former Animal Control Supervisor Joey Prince pleaded no contest to embezzlement charges and received a prayer for judgement (PJC) in superior court today. Prince was accused of [Read More]

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Sweep Gathers Drug, Alcohol Suspects (Update)

January 29, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Sweep Gathers Drug, Alcohol Suspects (Update)

Updated with arrestee names.A multi-agency, months-long investigation has  resulted in over 30 arrests and more than 200 drug, alcohol, and weapons charges across Columbus County.  The operation targeted the illegal sales of guns, drugs and alcohol from [Read More]

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The Good News Jan. 29-Feb. 4

January 29, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News Jan. 29-Feb. 4

The Good News Jan. 29- Feb. 4.  Columbus County has been seeing some frigid temperatures and unusual weather for the South. What better way to beat the chill if you’re stuck inside than to play [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast – IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano

January 29, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Weekly Podcast – IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano

IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano is a new weekly sports program produced in and for Columbus County NC. Each week Vinny talks about everything sports. Sports News and Commentary every Saturday at 10:30am [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

January 29, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a new weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and about Columbus County NC. Each week Jefferson and his In-Studio Guests discuss topics of interest pertaining to Columbus and [Read More]

Potential bad weather has caused the Veterans Park Walk-a-Thon to go virtual. PArtivccipants are still encouraged to pull on their walkingg shoes and log their miles throughout the month of February.
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Park Walk Goes Virtual

January 28, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Park Walk Goes Virtual

  The Hearts and Vets Walk-a-thon hosted by the Veteran’s Memorial Park is now virtual due to the chance of inclement weather. The countywide event was scheduled to begin Saturday at 10 a.m. in honor [Read More]

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Second Tabor Inmate Dies; Suicide Suspected

January 28, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Second Tabor Inmate Dies; Suicide Suspected

A second Tabor Correctional inmate has been found dead of an apparent suicide. The N.C. Dept. of Public Safety said in a press release that Robert B. Walker was found unresponsive in his cell at [Read More]

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