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DAILY SPORTS WRAP UP
NFLThursday night football ended up being a close one after it looked like it was going to be a blow-out. After the Vikings were up 29-0, the Steelers came back to almost get the win. [Read More]
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The Good News Dec. 11-17
There is lots of giving going on in Columbus County this month. Residents and businesses alike are opening their hearts and their pockets to take care of those in need this holiday season. In a partnership [Read More]
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Discharge of Untreated Wastewater in Lake Waccamaw
The town of Lake Waccamaw had a discharge of untreated wastewater yesterday afternoon totaled at approximately 4,500 gallons. The discharged occurred on Dupree Landing Road between Wooded Acres Road and Clyde Collier Road. The untreated [Read More]
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DAILY SPORTS WRAP UP
NBAThere was no payback last night in the Spectrum Center for the Charlotte Hornets. After a tough overtime loss to Philadelphia in their last game, the Hornets suffered back-to-back loses to the 76er’s 110-106. Joel [Read More]
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DAILY SPORTS WRAP UP
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE In the NHL, The Carolina Hurricanes are sitting in 3rd place amongst the NHL’s Metropolitan Division with a 17-6-1 record. They Beat the Winnipeg Jets last night 4-2 and continue their trip North of the border [Read More]
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NFPA Urges Caution This Holiday Season
December 8, 2021 – Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, cooking and baking, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires during the winter months. [Read More]
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Musician Stonewall Jackson, Tabor City native, died Saturday
Tabor City born Grand Ole Opry legend passes away at 89 years old Grand Ole Opry Legend Stonewall Jackson may have been raised in Georgia, but the singer was born in Tabor City on Nov. 6, 1932. [Read More]
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The Good News Dec. 4 –10
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and it really will be everywhere you go in Columbus County. From Santa Claus to church productions, the Christmas spirit is alive and well in the area. [Read More]
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Landlord Fair to be held at new Housing office
The Columbus County Public Housing Agency (CCPHA) has moved to a new location and with the big move comes a new event for the landlords in the county. For the first time ever, the agency [Read More]
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WCHS Thanksgiving thieves arrested
Two men are in jail after allegedly stealing a truck and tools from West Columbus High School on Thanksgiving. The sheriff’s office said James Adam Brown, 42, and Joshua Williamson, 33, were jailed Dec. 1. Each [Read More]
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Facebook live drug use gets ‘dislike’ from sheriff’s office
A Sellers Town Road woman was arrested and jailed after she allegedly prepared marijuana for smoking on a Facebook Live videocast. Candace Keene, 33, was arrested on charges of possession with intent to manufacture, sell [Read More]
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Lake opts to use $2.5m for sewer work, not paths
The Lake Waccamaw Town Board of Commissioners met Friday morning for a brief meeting to clear up questions about the spending of the $2.5 million the town was allocated by the state budget. Earlier this year, Rep. [Read More]
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Tabor City becomes Tinseltown
Photos by Kandi Thompson Tabor City kicked off the Christmas season Thursday with a parade and the community Christmas tree lighting. This weekend, the chamber of commerce will host the”Cookie Crawl,” when shoppers can visit [Read More]
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Sheriff’s office to host youth violence forum
Increasing violence by youth and especially gangs will be the topic at a public forum sponsored by the sheriff’s office Dec. 16. The call to action forum will feature discussions on youth violence, the root [Read More]
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Holiday hoops heating up
Varsity High School Basketball 11/30 In local boys Varsity High School basketball action Tuesday, it was a close one as the West Columbus Vikings marched into West Brunswick and beat the Trojans 66-64. The North [Read More]
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Food program doesn’t end with last bell
Hundreds of students are fed throughout the day at Whiteville City Schools (WCS), and each campus is offering healthier snack options through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The program is federally funded by [Read More]