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Special Olympics Seeks Sponsors

February 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Special Olympics Seeks Sponsors

Around 200 athletes are expected to participate in this year’s Special Olympics Spring Games, and sponsors are seeking support for the program. This year’s field day is set for April 9 at the Whiteville High [Read More]

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Fence Company to Build Here, Bring 151 Jobs

February 20, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Fence Company to Build Here, Bring 151 Jobs

A manufacturer of fencing products will make Columbus County its new home. Gov. Josh Stein announced that Barrier Fencing Supply Company, which makes aluminum and vinyl fences for residential and commercial markets, will have its [Read More]

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Family Searching for Missing Man Discovers Body

February 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Family Searching for Missing Man Discovers Body

Relatives of Ervin Hakeem Johnson found a body thought to be that of the missing man Wednesday morning. Johnson, 25, disappeared from a residence around 3 a.m. on Feb. 13, according to the Columbus County [Read More]

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Missing Man’s Body Recovered

February 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Missing Man’s Body Recovered

A body recovered near Tabor City Wednesday morning is thought to be that of Ervin Hakeem Johnson, 25. Chief Deputy Jerome McMillian of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said the body of a male was [Read More]

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Bladen Juvenile Chase Ends Near Clarkton

February 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bladen Juvenile Chase Ends Near Clarkton

A missing juvenile in a stolen jeep was stopped in Columbus County early Wednesday after a pursuit from Bladen County. Columbus deputies were contacted around midnight and asked to deploy tire deflation devices on U.S. [Read More]

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Warrants: Man Burned, Raped Child

February 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Warrants: Man Burned, Raped Child

  A North Hallsboro man is being held under no bond after he allegedly sodomized a child in his care and used a cigarette to burn the child. Maurice Gregory Spears, 66, of Old Wilmington [Read More]

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Protecting Farmland from Foreign Ownership

February 18, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Protecting Farmland from Foreign Ownership

  Representative Brenden Jones is one of the cosponsors of a bill introduced this morning to protect farmland from foreign ownership. The bill is expected to see easy passage through the General Assembly, and face [Read More]

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Williams Sub Accused of Racist Remarks

February 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Williams Sub Accused of Racist Remarks

A Charlotte civil rights activist is calling for an investigation after a Williams Township substitute teacher allegedly called students “slaves” and “monkeys.” True Healing Under God (THUG) founder John Barnett was at WTS this morning [Read More]

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CCSO Searching for Missing Person

February 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCSO Searching for Missing Person

The sheriff’s office is searching for a missing person who left home early Thursday. Ervin Hakeem Johnson, also known as Baydee and Ervianna, was last seen leaving his home at 3 a.m. He was not [Read More]

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Firearm Found in WHS Search

February 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Firearm Found in WHS Search

A teen was arrested this morning (Monday) after allegedly bringing a handgun onto the Whiteville High School campus. Tyquan Dreshaun Davis, 19, was arrested on a single charge of possessing a weapon on educational property. [Read More]

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Chief Bids Farewell to City

February 17, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Chief Bids Farewell to City

Dear Citizens of Whiteville, After more than 30 years in law enforcement – and over 5 years of which I have had the distinct honor of serving as your Chief of Police – I have [Read More]

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Celebration of Black History Month

February 17, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Celebration of Black History Month

By ​​​​​​​​​Dalton B. Dockery, PhD In the world today we see so much division. We must realize the strength that lies within our diversity. The wealth of information that every culture brings is unique and [Read More]

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House Bill 78 and House Bill 80

February 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on House Bill 78 and House Bill 80

Democrats in the General Assembly are pushing two bills to limit law enforcement’s role in immigration enforcement in some locations. The bills are a response to the Trump administration crackdown on illegal immigration. House Bill [Read More]

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Passenger Vehicle Crashes into Firetruck in Bolton

February 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Passenger Vehicle Crashes into Firetruck in Bolton

Bolton firefighters were on the scene of a wildfire when their truck was hit by a passenger vehicle Saturday. Multiple injuries were initially reported. The wreck occurred near NC 211 on US 74. This is [Read More]

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The BGHNC Difference in Foster Care

February 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The BGHNC Difference in Foster Care

By Amanda Irwin Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina When a child in our foster homes is getting ready for adoption, Boys & Girls Homes social workers ask each child how they want to [Read More]

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WRC Considers Opening Gamelands to Other Activities

February 15, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on WRC Considers Opening Gamelands to Other Activities

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) invites the public to attend upcoming forums to discuss implementation of a Conservation Access Pass currently under consideration. It would grant individuals who do not possess a NCWRC-issued hunting, fishing or [Read More]

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