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Jefferson Weaver • The Death of a Newspaper, 1978

April 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • The Death of a Newspaper, 1978

  When the trains went by, plaster and dust drifted from the ceiling, sparkling in the bare bulbs and humming fluorescent tubes that lit the most magical place in the world. He was really too [Read More]

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Governor Offers $25,000 Reward for Brunswick County Murder Information

April 23, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Governor Offers $25,000 Reward for Brunswick County Murder Information

Raleigh, NC Press Release Tuesday, April 22, 2025   Governor Josh Stein is offering a $25,000 reward in the killing of a Brunswick County man. Bryan Goodwin, age 31, is wanted for the 2024 killing of [Read More]

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Elliott Joins Sheriff’s Race

April 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Elliott Joins Sheriff’s Race

  Chadbourn Police Chief Ken Elliott is the latest candidate to throw his hat in the ring for the Republican nomination for sheriff. “I am not doing this for me,” Elliott said. “I want to [Read More]

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Suspect Jailed in Tuesday Shooting

April 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect Jailed in Tuesday Shooting

  The suspect in a Tuesday night shooting was waiting for deputies with his hands raised when they arrived at the crime scene. Brandon Alexander Galloway, 31, was held under no bond, pending a first [Read More]

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The Good News April 23-29

April 23, 2025 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News April 23-29

As the weather heats up, so do events in Columbus County. This week offers a host of things to see and do. With a memorial wall, BBQ on the Bluff, Gator Fest, and church singings [Read More]

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Commissioners Approve Tax Collection Percentage

April 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Commissioners Approve Tax Collection Percentage

  County commissioners approved a controversial new tax billing fee for urban taxpayers Monday, with a provision that officials from both the county and municipalities can negotiate a lower rate. In February, commissioners approved a [Read More]

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Wall That Heals Passes Through Whiteville

April 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wall That Heals Passes Through Whiteville

  Accompanied by motorcyclists and law enforcement from several agencies, the Wall That heals made its way through downtown Whiteville today en route to the Veterans Memorial Park. The wall is a 3/3 scale replica [Read More]

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Wall Coming Through Whiteville at 12:30 Today

April 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wall Coming Through Whiteville at 12:30 Today

  The Wall That Heals, a 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be escorted through Whiteville today around 12:30 today (Tuesday). The caravan with the wall will be escorted by veterans motorcycle [Read More]

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Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes K9 Vampiro

April 21, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes K9 Vampiro

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is proud to introduce their newest four-legged team member – K9 Vampiro, aka Piro. Born on July 15, 2021, K9 Piro is a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois with a powerful nose [Read More]

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Sister Act: Cerro Gordo Siblings Jailed on Drug Charges

April 21, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Sister Act: Cerro Gordo Siblings Jailed on Drug Charges

Cocaine and opiates sent two Cerro Gordo sisters to jail April 16. Miranda Lynn Godwin, 37 and Crystal Leanne Godwin, 39, were each charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver opiates and [Read More]

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April 20, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs

News Briefs for April 20, 2025   The building housing Provalus firm may cost the City of Whiteville and Columbus County more than originally planned. Whiteville City Officials will hear an update Tuesday on the [Read More]

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Fire Near Chadbourn Blocks Traffic

April 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fire Near Chadbourn Blocks Traffic

Breaking news A structure fire near the southern town limits of Chadbourn is causing traffic to detour this afternoon (Friday). Multiple units are on scene battling the blaze. Law enforcement has detoured the busy holiday [Read More]

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‘Wisteria Lane Senior Prom’ Announces Kings and Queens

April 18, 2025 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on ‘Wisteria Lane Senior Prom’ Announces Kings and Queens

Proms are happening at schools all over the place, but it isn’t just the youngsters putting on their dancing shoes. The Columbus County Department of Aging (DOA) will be hosting the ‘Wisteria Lane Senior Prom’ [Read More]

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Provalus Building to Require Roof Refit

April 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Provalus Building to Require Roof Refit

Multiple soft spots and penetrations in the roof of the former News Reporter Publishing building in Whiteville  may require a new roof that will delay the Provalus project. City Council will hear an update on [Read More]

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Public School Book Ban Bill Passed The State House

April 17, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Public School Book Ban Bill Passed The State House

The bill prohibiting graphic depictions of sexual activity in public school libraries was passed by the state house Wednesday. House Bill 636 would ban books with graphic written or illustrated sex, or that have sex [Read More]

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Last Chance Egg Hunts Saturday

April 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Last Chance Egg Hunts Saturday

Several churches and organizations are having “last chance” Easter egg hunts Saturday. Milk B4 Meat Ministries will have free hot dogs, chips and drinks, as well as an egg hunt and fellowship Saturday from 4-7 [Read More]

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