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Graduation Set for County Schools

February 8, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Graduation Set for County Schools

Graduation may be months away, but dates for the 2022 commencement exercises have been announced.   Columbus Career and College Academy will hold their graduation on Thursday, June 2 at 6 p.m. at West Columbus High [Read More]

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Build a Birdhouse Event at Museum

February 8, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Build a Birdhouse Event at Museum

The N. C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville is back in the swing with the start of ornithology (study of birds) season. The facility will be hosting a Build a Birdhouse program on Saturday, [Read More]

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A Good and Faithful Servant

February 8, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on A Good and Faithful Servant

Sometimes it’s hard to look at things in a positive light. It’s even harder when that particular thing is death.   This week, I’ve had the privilege and honor to post the obituaries for the county [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast – IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano

February 5, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Weekly Podcast – IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano

02/05/2022 In The Sports Zone IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano is a new weekly sports program produced in and for Columbus County NC. Each week Vinny talks about everything sports. Sports News and Commentary [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

February 5, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a new weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and about Columbus County NC. Each week Jefferson and his In-Studio Guests discuss topics of interest pertaining to Columbus and [Read More]

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Rainy Day Wrecks Tangles Traffic

February 4, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Rainy Day Wrecks Tangles Traffic

Traffic was tied up on N.C. 130 near Brunswick today after a single vehicle wreck. The driver of the SUV reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and lost control on the wet roadway.

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Friday Feature: Who is Oldest?

February 4, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Friday Feature: Who is Oldest?

With Tom Brady retiring at 44 years old and Ben Roethlisberger at 39 years old, it left me wondering who the oldest quarterback and players are still left playing in the NFL. Is it Aaron [Read More]

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Suspect Jailed in San Jose Shooting

February 4, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect Jailed in San Jose Shooting

The man who allegedly shot a 17 year old female and caused a panic in the San Jose parking Lot has been arrested by Whiteville Police. Jalen Nique Shipman, 21, is being held under a [Read More]

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Raid Leads to Second Suspect

February 4, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Raid Leads to Second Suspect

An undercover investigation into one alleged drug dealer led authorities to a second suspect Jan. 31. Willie Albert Batten, 60, of Country Club Rd., Whiteville, was held under $25,000 secured bond on two counts of [Read More]

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Donations Welcome for Tabor Puppies

February 3, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Donations Welcome for Tabor Puppies

The surviving puppies and dogs seized from a Tabor City home Tuesday are recovering at Columbus County Animal Protective Services.APS workers said today (Thursday) that the mother of of the youngest puppies, estimated at less [Read More]

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100-MPH Bladen Chase Ends Near Line

February 3, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 100-MPH Bladen Chase Ends Near Line

100-mph Chase Goes from Bladen to Columbus A high speed chase that began in Bladenboro ended near the Columbus County line Tuesday. Bladen Sheriff James McVicker reported that Bladenboro Police tried to stop a silver [Read More]

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Southeastern Community College 2021 Practical Nursing Graduates

February 2, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Southeastern Community College 2021 Practical Nursing Graduates

Congratulations to the 2021 Practical Nursing Graduates. These students have worked hard and were honored on December 9, 2021, with a Pinning Ceremony in the SCC Auditorium. “Over the past year, these 15 students have [Read More]

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Man Charged After Dogs Found Dead, Starving

February 2, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Charged After Dogs Found Dead, Starving

A starving stray dog led police to multiple malnourished animals and two dead puppies Tuesday. Some of the dogs had apparently stayed alive by eating a litter mate. Christopher Bryan McNeil, 21, of 210 Ray [Read More]

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News from County Manager Eddie Madden

February 1, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on News from County Manager Eddie Madden

As we begin February together, I wanted to write a quick note just to say thank you to all of the great employees of Columbus County.  I continue to be amazed at the level of expertise [Read More]

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Suspect Learns Real Pain at the Pump

February 1, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect Learns Real Pain at the Pump

Tabor City Police have arrested a Florence man for altering, then using a fleet fuel card, running up thousands of dollars in diesel bills. Jasper Jerrell Epps, 24, was charged with 33 counts of obtaining [Read More]

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Woman Injures Two CRHS Workers

February 1, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Injures Two CRHS Workers

Two Columbus Regional employees are recovering after they were allegedly beaten by a female patient. Warrants show Kimberly Cherie Gore, 44, of Radio Station Road, was placed under a secured bond on two charges of [Read More]

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