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Concept drawing of the proposed roundabout at Chadbourn (DOT image)
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Roundabout dropped at Peacock

October 28, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Roundabout dropped at Peacock

The four-way stop at Peacock Road and Chadbourn Highway will remain in place. Andrew Barksdale of the N.C. Department of Transportation said public comments about the proposed roundabout at the intersection were overwhelmingly against the [Read More]

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The pumpkin and the princess

October 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The pumpkin and the princess

I shall never know who the Evil Princess was, nor does it really matter. The spooky old house where she went to the door is gone now, replaced by something more terrifying, a parking lot [Read More]

Blue buckets on Halloween denote a child with autism, especially one who is non-verbal.
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Blue pumpkin buckets for Halloween

October 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Blue pumpkin buckets for Halloween

As you head out the door with a costume clad character of your child’s choosing, you may stop to pick up an orange bucket or bag on your way. You never really stop to think [Read More]

People staffing the NCWorks booth had snacks and pizza for jobseekers. (Jeff Allen photo)
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Job event in Whiteville today

October 27, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Job event in Whiteville today

A number of area employers set up at Vineland Station today for a hiring event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.In addition to entry level positions, several area companies were seeking employees for career opportunities. [Read More]

Christy Harrelson with some of her decorations, waiting for early trick or treaters.
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Lake resident won’t let surgery stop Halloween

October 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lake resident won’t let surgery stop Halloween

  Christy Harrelson is an energetic mother and grandmother who absolutely loves Halloween.  Her home, located at 1905 Lakewood Avenue in Lake Waccamaw, is decorated with pumpkins, hay, cobwebs, and even a clown or two [Read More]

Tony Jayshawn Baker is the fourth person who has been shot to death at Sandy Ridge Apartments since January 2019.
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One dead in latest Sandy Ridge shooting

October 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One dead in latest Sandy Ridge shooting

One man died after multiple shots were fired at a troubled Whiteville apartment complex Monday. Tony Jayshawn Baker, 23, died at New Hanover Regional, according to Whiteville Police. He was at least the fourth person [Read More]

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UPDATE: Three wounded, two hospitalized, car found

October 23, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on UPDATE: Three wounded, two hospitalized, car found

Three men were shot near Second and Lewis Streets in Tabor City Saturday, just blocks from the Yam Festival. Tabor City Police Major Russel Conway said two of the victims were airlifted. One man had [Read More]

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The Good News Oct. 23- 29

October 22, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News Oct. 23- 29

  Fall fun is in store all week long for Columbus County. Festivals, haunted houses, and spooky trails kick off the holiday season as we say goodbye to the month of October.   • The District 31 Haunted [Read More]

Nass' service dog, Trump, at on the porch of Gwen's Cafe in Hallsboro. (Alexandra Nass photo)
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Dogowner threatens to sue cafe

October 20, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dogowner threatens to sue cafe

A misunderstanding led to a viral social media post attacking a local restaurant over alleged treatment of a veteran and what she calls her service dog.  Alexandria Nass, a four-year veteran of the U.S. Army, [Read More]

Yam Man Tiger Lovette and Cooperative Extension Director Dalton Dockery with some of the yam plants that have been loving nurtured by children since last spring. Judging of the junior yam farmers' work begins Friday night at the Tabor City Library (File photo)
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Yam Festival to go big or go home this year

October 20, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Yam Festival to go big or go home this year

The North Carolina Yam Festival was largely canceled last year due to the COVID 19 pandemic, but this year “Tater City” will go all out for the big yam day.   At 10 a.m. Saturday a [Read More]

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Halloween activity guide for 2021

October 20, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Halloween activity guide for 2021

Editor’s note — we will be adding to this list in the coming days. If you have a Halloween activity to share, email crystalfaircloth@columbuscounty.news. Halloween is creeping around the bend, and the county has big [Read More]

Pamela Young-Jacobs and Suzanne King
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King, Young-Jacobs will serve as grand marshal, queen

October 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on King, Young-Jacobs will serve as grand marshal, queen

  The North Carolina Pecan Harvest Festival is shelling out a parade marshal and a queen ahead of the Nov. 6 event.  Suzanne King has been named Parade Marshal for 2021. Suzanne loves the city of [Read More]

Kindness Roacks with inspirational messages are turning up in Whiteville and elsewhere. (Angela Norris photo)
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Kindness Rocks found in Whiteville

October 19, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Kindness Rocks found in Whiteville

A new sensation of the heart is sweeping through the county, and you may find evidence of its impact in Whiteville.  Angela Norris proposed a question on a Facebook post about a rock she found [Read More]

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LGC to monitor County finances

October 18, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on LGC to monitor County finances

The Local Government Commission will monitor county finance for at least the next year, county Manager Eddie Madden told commissioners last night.“It’d much like being audited by the IRS,” Madden explained.The LGC cited deficiencies in [Read More]

Concept drawing of the proposed roundabout at Chadbourn (DOT image)
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Roundabout planned for troublesome crossroads

October 18, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Roundabout planned for troublesome crossroads

Yet another roundabout could be coming to a Columbus County intersection. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering constructing a roundabout at the intersection of N.C. 130/U.S. 74-76 business – commonly called the Chadbourn Highway [Read More]

Some of the contraband seized on Dessie Road Friday. (CCSO photo)
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Dessie Road raids net drugs, cash, firearms

October 14, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dessie Road raids net drugs, cash, firearms

Citizen complaints led the sheriff’s office to raid three trouble spots on Dessie Road near Chadbourn Friday. One suspect collided with a patrol vehicle while trying to evade arrest, according to a press release from [Read More]

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