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Correction
In the July 23 “Coach Talk with Zay Best,” Coach Roosevelt Colson’s name was misspelled. We apologize for the error. CCN always strives for accuracy, and contact us by phone or email if you spot [Read More]
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Pender Rolls Over West Bladen 34-12
In Dublin, West Bladen saw an early lead fade away as the Knights fell to the Pender Patriots 34-12 on Friday night. It was the season opener for both teams, and the Knights felt the [Read More]
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Stallions Top Swansboro 27-21; Latta Pounds Gators 42-8
South Columbus 27 Swansboro 21 Swansboro-South Columbus squeezed by Swansboro 27-21 Friday in the non-conference season opener for both squads. The Pirates struck early with a 72 yard TD bomb from QB Kevin Till to [Read More]
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Editorial: Shift is Good for County’s Future
Following is a partial transcript of this week’s episode of the Columbus Connection podcast. For the full program, follow The Columbus Connection with Jefferson Weaver on Spotify. Click the link on this website for more. [Read More]
Business
IP Fluff Division Sold
The International Paper fluff plant in Riegelwood has been purchased by American Industrial Partners (AIP), according to a press release from the company. AIP is a “focused industrials investor,”, according to its website. The firm [Read More]
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Projects Tabled, Withdrawn as County Board Mulls Development Rules
Two residential developments have been put on hold or stopped entirely after county commissioners signaled a possible shift regarding planned unit developments at their Aug. 18 meeting. Paloma II would have brought 10,000 homes to [Read More]
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Child Sex Conviction Gets 53 Years
A Bladenboro man will serve up to 53 years in prison on child sex offense charges. Jessie Lee Dixon, 73, was convicted of two counts each of indecent liberties with a minor and sexual battery [Read More]
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Officer Recovering; Suspect in Crash Still Sought
The Chadbourn Police officer hurt in a crash Wednesday is recovering, and the suspect is still at large. CPD Officer Grady Corder was injured after colliding with another vehicle that had been clipped by the [Read More]
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Knight Netters Hold East Bladen 3-2
They say rivalries bring out the best in sports and the most recent West Bladen-East Bladen Girls Volleyball match proved that old saying to be true. The undefeated Knights had to go to five sets [Read More]
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Rivals Hit Soccer Fields
East Columbus Downs Whiteville 3-2 in Soccer: East Bladen-West Bladen tie 0-0 On Thursday, rivals in both counties clashed on the field for some great soccer. At Lake Waccamaw, the Gators got the best of [Read More]
Business
International Paper in Riegelwood Sold
The investment firm, American International Partners, has purchased International Paper in Riegelwood for $1.5 billion. AIP announced in a press release that they were purchasing IP’s Global Cellulose Fibers Division, which produces pulp used for [Read More]
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WBHS Volleyball Unbeaten; Wolfpack Soccer Ties 4-4
High school sports are warming up as volleyball and soccer action kicks in before the start of school. In girl’s volleyball Tuesday, the Lady Knights defeated West Columbus 3-0 in Dublin. West Bladen dominated all [Read More]
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DMV Adding 40 New Inspector Positions
The so-called ‘mini-budget’ approved by the legislature and signed by Gov. Josh Stein provides funding for 40 new DMV license examiners, in hopes of reducing wait times and complaints with the beleaguered agency. The N.C. [Read More]
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Chain Reaction Crash Injures CPD Officer, Civilian
Developing Story A wanted suspect led a chase from Chadbourn into Robeson County Wednesday, causing a crash that injured a police officer and a civilian motorist. Chadbourn Police Chief Ken Elliot said officers got a [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Noah, Bicycles and Gallinippers
When I get to Heaven someday, I want to look up Noah and ask him why in the … world … he didn’t swat those mosquitoes while he had a chance. It won’t matter anymore, [Read More]
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Labor Day Booze It and Lose It Campaign Underway
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program gathered with officials in Charlotte this morning (Aug. 20) to announce the launch of the upcoming Labor Day “Booze It and Lose It” campaign. The statewide enforcement initiative, which [Read More]