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Deck the halls — or else

December 1, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Deck the halls — or else

Thanksgiving has ended, which typically marks that wonderful time of year when I begin decorating for Christmas.  Not inside, mind you, until Dec. 1 at the earliest, because I can only stand so much of [Read More]

Whiteville Emergency Management Director Hal Lowder speaks with officers Wednesday after a potential suicide was stoped at Walmart. (Ben Proctor)
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WPD officers stop possible suicide

November 30, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WPD officers stop possible suicide

Whiteville Police managed to prevent a suicide Wednesday at the Walmart parking lot. Major William Hinz said Officer Michael Strickland was dispatched to assist EMS on a call about a man lying in the parking [Read More]

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SRMC virtual tree lighting Thursday

November 30, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on SRMC virtual tree lighting Thursday

The annual lighting of the Christmas Tree on top of Southeastern Regional Medical Center will be held on Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. on Facebook as a live event athttps://fb.me/e/1Rhw7I5x4. The tree is provided [Read More]

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Concerned Bikers Toy Run Saturday

November 30, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Concerned Bikers Toy Run Saturday

Santa will have help from some elves in leather jackets Saturday. The 22nd annual Concerned Bikers Association Toy Run will begin at 9 a.m. at the Walmart parking lot in Whiteville. Registration is from 9-10 a.m., [Read More]

Jefferson Weaver
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A mindset, not a meal

November 25, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on A mindset, not a meal

It took a weekend of fouled plans, a flat tire and a mother-in-law’s injury to realize again why I should be thankful. Nothing had worked out quite like I planned for either Saturday or Sunday. [Read More]

Katie Compton Boyd
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Fear of the ‘S’ word

November 19, 2020 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Fear of the ‘S’ word

By Katie Compton Boyd I saw what strikes dread and terror in every old Southern woman’s heart: a wooly worm! An omen of a bad winter.  It’s hard to imagine now, as it’s been so [Read More]

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Hospital starts #maskupcolumbus

November 16, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 1

With COVID-19 cases growing daily, and Columbus becoming one of the state’s epicenters for the pandemic, Columbus Regional is promoting a new 90-day effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. “Make Your Community Safer” [Read More]

John Young of CRHS
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Columbus Regional urges masks in new campaign

November 16, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Columbus Regional urges masks in new campaign

John Young is President and CEO of Columbus Regional Healthcare. Leading community organizations have agreed to join Columbus Regional in our 90-day campaign to slow the spread of the Coronavirus. Our ability to control the [Read More]

Heather Calcote says Animal control refused to allow her to reclaim her dog Beauty, because a rescue organization arrived early.
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Dog taken by rescue; shelter refuses owner’s attempt to claim

November 12, 2020 Jefferson Weaver 3

A Chaunceytown Road woman tried to get her dogs back from Animal Control Wednesday, but was told the dogs had already been released to a dog rescue – two days earlier than she was led [Read More]

Jessica Baker
Business

SeHealth to offer free nursing assistant program

November 10, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on SeHealth to offer free nursing assistant program

Southeastern Health has collaborated with Robeson Community College to offer a work training program for individuals interested in becoming a nursing assistant and working at Southeastern Health. Individuals will apply for a student nursing assistant [Read More]

Katie Compton Boyd
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Frogs, miracles and being a lady

November 9, 2020 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Frogs, miracles and being a lady

By Katie Compton Boyd I remember as a child, the women in my family would remind me, “you mustn’t talk of politics or religion, especially at the dinner table. It isn’t very ladylike.”  Naturally being [Read More]

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Endowment to fund program at Boys and Girls Home

November 6, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Endowment to fund program at Boys and Girls Home

The Duke Endowment has awarded a $184,000 grant to support the Success Coach program at Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina. “Our goal is to support families once reunification occurs,” said Chief Operations Officer [Read More]

Rev. Dave Heller
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What we need to do

November 6, 2020 Columbus County News Comments Off on What we need to do

And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’  Matthew 25:40 NKJV Election Day has come and [Read More]

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Veterans Day event moves to fairgrounds

November 6, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Veterans Day event moves to fairgrounds

The Field of Flags and Veterans Memorial Park Wall of Honor will be on display at the Columbus County Fairgrounds Wednesday for Veterans Day.Angela Norris of the Park committee said construction is underway at the [Read More]

Dawn Langley, P.A.
Business

Diabetes: A Closer Look

November 5, 2020 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Diabetes: A Closer Look

By Dawn Langley, PA This is the first in a series of columns focusing on diabetes management as part of November as Diabetes Awareness Month. Let’s begin with some statistics from the Centers of Disease [Read More]

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It’s turkey shoot time

November 4, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on It’s turkey shoot time

Autumn means turkey shoot time in Southeastern North Carolina. If your church or non-profit is holding one of these popular fall affairs, let us know and we’ll publicize it for free, call 910.914.6056.  • West [Read More]

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