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Two brothers on a rooftop
Once upon a time, a little boy saw Santa Claus from his brother’s bedroom. It was an old, old house, built by a wealthy family many years before even the boy’s parents were born. Where [Read More]
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Log truck loses load at 74/Red Hill
First responders are working to clear the roadway after a logging truck rolled over and lost its load at U.S. 74-76 and Red Hill Road at the Whiteville city limits this morning. No injuries were [Read More]
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Extra security at schools due to TikTok rumor
While there have been no credible threats locally, the latest viral rumored to additional security at area schools today. Posters on TikTok, a social media group frequented by teens and youth, said there would be [Read More]
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Raids result in heroin, cocaine seizures
• Woman jailed after allegedly trying to ram patrol car. Five people are in jail and two more are being sought as deputies crack down on drug activities near Tabor City. Operation Take Back Columbus [Read More]
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Hilburn passes torch to Wilson as Lake mayor
Lake Waccamaw Mayor Daniel Hilburn passed the torch to Mayor Pro Tem Matt Wilson Tuesday. Hilburn read Matthew 24:45-47 in honor of Wilson during the invocation stating he knows he will be a “good steward” [Read More]
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Burned body found off Braswell
A badly-burned body was found in the yard of a Braswell Road home early Tuesday, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. The individual, whose name has not been released, was discovered around 3:45 a.m. [Read More]
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Reward offered in Chadbourn triple murder case
Governor Roy Cooper has announced a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the gunmen who killed three people in Chadbourn July 3. Xavier Sadler, Mack Jenkins, and Kameesha Powell were [Read More]
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CPR still has families for adoption
Community CPR was founded by Wallyce Todd in 2017 to meet the needs of families suffering from unfortunate circumstances in Columbus County. This holiday season, the organization is partnering with the disAbility Resource Center to host the Adopt a [Read More]
Church News
Girl gives allowance to help others at Christmas
The Columbus Baptist Association has a Toy Store every year at Christmas for families in need. Toys can be purchased for just pennies on a dollar, and help provide gifts to children who may not [Read More]
Business
Tuesday is deadline for benefit butt sale
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the deadline for the Boston Butt sale to raise money Lake Waccamaw Firefighter David Vela and his family. The Velas lost everything in a house fire. David is in serious condition in [Read More]
Business
County buys downtown BB&T campus for offices
The long-rumored purchase by the county of the empty BB&T campus in downtown Whiteville came true Friday. County commissioners, meeting in a special session, voted to purchase the three buildings around the old BB&T main [Read More]
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Two arrested after motel stop
One suspect was arrested after he ran into a metal pole while fleeing deputies last week. Henry Charles Brandt and Joe Allen Formyduval pulled into the Holiday Motel parking lot Dec. 8 when they were [Read More]
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Log truck loses load at 74/Red Hill
First responders are working to clear the roadway after a logging truck rolled over and lost its load at U.S. 74-76 and Red Hill Road at the Whiteville city limits this morning. No injuries were [Read More]
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The Good News Dec. 11-17
There is lots of giving going on in Columbus County this month. Residents and businesses alike are opening their hearts and their pockets to take care of those in need this holiday season. In a partnership [Read More]
Church News
Angel Tree Gifts Due Today
The Whiteville City Schools Board of Education is hosting its 2021 Angel Tree event. Folks in the community are asked to sponsor a less fortunate child by calling 910.642.3546 extension 4223. Gifts can include bikes, [Read More]
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Discharge of Untreated Wastewater in Lake Waccamaw
The town of Lake Waccamaw had a discharge of untreated wastewater yesterday afternoon totaled at approximately 4,500 gallons. The discharged occurred on Dupree Landing Road between Wooded Acres Road and Clyde Collier Road. The untreated [Read More]