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Dolly Parton Library Signups End

January 29, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dolly Parton Library Signups End

New registrations for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) will end Feb. 1. “This was a difficult decision, and we understand how it may affect families hoping to sign up,” Columbus County Partnership for Children [Read More]

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State Urges Preparations for Fire Season

January 29, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on State Urges Preparations for Fire Season

With increasing fire dangers and the spring wildfire season riught around the corner, the N.C. Forest Service is encouraging property owners to be prepared in case a wildfire comes in their direction. “Even though we’re [Read More]

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Road Blocked, One Injured in Truck Crash

January 29, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Road Blocked, One Injured in Truck Crash

Developing story: N.C. 410 north of Silver Spoon Road is blocked after a collision between a logging truck and a pickup. Witness said one person has been transported, and law enforcement and first responders are [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • I Hate February

January 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • I Hate February

  I hate February. This is not news to those of you who have suffered with me through this miasma of a misbegotten misery of a month before. I will admit, there are a very [Read More]

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Boil Advisory Issued for District II

January 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Boil Advisory Issued for District II

County water customers in District II are dealing with discoloration while crews make emergency repairs, the county said this morning. A boil advisory has been lifted due to backflow causing discoloration and potential debris in [Read More]

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Fayetteville Woman Charged in DG Crime Spree

January 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Fayetteville Woman Charged in DG Crime Spree

  Drug and larceny charges were levelled Monday after a traffic stop yielded a woman wanted in both Carolinas. Shmaya Ayana Newton, 31, of 2918 Dwelle Dr., Fayetteville, was held under no bond, the Columbus [Read More]

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Girl Struck by Car at WHS

January 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Girl Struck by Car at WHS

Developing story A student at Whiteville High School was struck on Lee Street this morning, according to Whiteville Police. Sgt. C. Arnold of the WPD said the 17 year old female had been dropped off [Read More]

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Father Charged in Son’s Stabbing

January 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Father Charged in Son’s Stabbing

  A Sunday morning stabbing in Fair Bluff sent a man to jail and his son to the hospital. James Earl Bostic, 63, of 2102 Main St., Fair Bluff, was held under no bond. He [Read More]

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Brunswick County Fire Claims a Life

January 27, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Brunswick County Fire Claims a Life

Nextdoor in Brunswick County, one person died during a house fire near Calabash this morning. Three firefighters tried to get to the victim in the pre-dawn blaze. One firefighter received minor burns during the rescue [Read More]

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Man Charged with Damaging Home, Car

January 27, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Charged with Damaging Home, Car

Deputies caught a break-in suspect at the scene Thursday. Jonathan Tyreese Smith, 23, of 172 Mangum Rd., Evergreen, was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond, according to detention center reports. He was charged with injury [Read More]

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Update: Dead Cat Found in Cruelty Case

January 27, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Update: Dead Cat Found in Cruelty Case

Update: The sheriff’s office said today (Jan 28) that the owner of the animals has purchased appropriate shelters and the animals are now housed in compliance with state law. Deputies are checking on the property [Read More]

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Shooting Incidents Under Investigation

January 27, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shooting Incidents Under Investigation

Whiteville Police and the sheriff’s office are investigating separate shooting incidents that left one man seriously injured. WPD said a man was shot and seriously injured at Kent Place Apartments Thursday. The victim was treated [Read More]

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President Trump Toured Western North Carolina

January 26, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on President Trump Toured Western North Carolina

President Donald Trump made his first official visit outside of Washington Friday when he toured Western North Carolina and promised help for Hurricane Helene Victims. House Majority Leader Brenden Jones of Tabor City, along with [Read More]

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Weather Update – Saturday January 25, 2025

January 25, 2025 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Saturday January 25, 2025

Happy Saturday friends, welcome to the CCN Daily Weather update. *Important note – Please come down to Murf’s Pawn in Whiteville to pick up a hot plate of delicious chicken bog for only $10, as [Read More]

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Weather Update – Friday January 24, 2025

January 24, 2025 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Friday January 24, 2025

Hello friends and neighbors, welcome to the FRIDAY edition of the CCN Daily Weather Update! What a remarkable week this has been in the weather department, and I want to say THANK YOU for trusting [Read More]

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Trash Pickup Adjusted in Columbus County

January 23, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Trash Pickup Adjusted in Columbus County

GFL will not be providing trash collection services for residents on Friday (Jan. 24) due to continued icy conditions. “With freezing temperatures until midday, GFL cannot allow the trucks to operate under these unsafe conditions,” [Read More]

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