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The Good News for the week of May 1-7

May 5, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for the week of May 1-7

 We all can use a smile sometimes. If you have a church announcement, event, festival, family or nonprofit yard sale, or just a happy story you want to share with your neighbors, send it to [Read More]

The intersection at Old Boardman/MAcedonia church Roads and U.s. 76 will be converted to an interchange to improve safety and traffic flow. (DOT graphic)
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Deadly U.S. 74 intersection to see improvements

May 4, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Deadly U.S. 74 intersection to see improvements

One of the county’s deadliest intersections will soon become an interchange. The crossroads at Old Boardman Road and Macedonia Church Road intersects with U.S. 74.  Drivers currently must stop for stopsigns on either side of the [Read More]

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Men charged after alleged street race kills mower driver

May 4, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Men charged after alleged street race kills mower driver

UPDATE: Second man charged. Second degree murder charges have been filed against both men who allegedly killed a Sandyfield resident while street racing April 16. Ray Antonio Graham, 35, was arrested May 2 on charges [Read More]

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Music drowns out gunfire in Tabor

May 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Music drowns out gunfire in Tabor

Two Tabor City homes were struck by fire from two weapons Thursday, according to police, and one of the victims didn’t know it due to her loud music. Dennis Cox contacted police May 1, two [Read More]

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National Day of Prayer events Thursday

May 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on National Day of Prayer events Thursday

The National Day of Prayer will be observed in six places across Columbus County Thursday.  An early observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday from 8 until 8:30 a.m. at Williams [Read More]

Nothing remains of the warehouse on Magnolia Street after an early morning fire Monday.
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Whiteville fire under investigation

May 3, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville fire under investigation

Fire destroyed a vacant warehouse in downtown Whiteville Monday. Fire Marshal Hal Lowder said the blaze was reported around 5 a.m. The warehouse, located on Magnolia Street, was a total loss. The building was empty [Read More]

Terry Brady is in custody after an incident near Conway this afternoon.
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One in custody after Horry manhunt

April 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One in custody after Horry manhunt

A man considered armed and dangerous has been captured in Horry County, according to police. Residents were warned to stay in their homes after Terry Brady was allegedly involved in an incident in the Fox [Read More]

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Dry weather brings fire warning

April 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dry weather brings fire warning

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.The watch is in effect for Columbus, Robeson, [Read More]

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Man dies in Wednesday crash

April 29, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man dies in Wednesday crash

The driver of a pickup on N.C. 131 crossed the center line and became the county’s seventh highway death Wednesday. The male driver, whose name has not been released by the Highway Patrol, was killed [Read More]

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Scam targets local doctors

April 28, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Scam targets local doctors

If Lt. Kenneth Smith is calling you from the sheriff’s office – hang up the phone. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is warning doctors in the area about a “failure to appear” scam that is [Read More]

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COVID-19: Who’s at higher risk of serious symptoms?

April 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on COVID-19: Who’s at higher risk of serious symptoms?

The risk of developing dangerous symptoms of COVID-19 may be increased in people who are older and also in people of any age who have other serious health problems — such as heart or lung conditions, weakened [Read More]

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Grandmother assaulted by teens, CCSO reports

April 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Grandmother assaulted by teens, CCSO reports

Deputies investigated four different assaults Monday, including one where the victim ended up with a broken leg. Bruce Milligan was punched and kicked by someone he knows near Cerro Gordo Monday. Milligan suffered a broken [Read More]

WFD Chief David Yergeau directs traffic at the wreck on J.K. Powell Boulevard and Hay Street. (Ben Proctor photo)
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Wreck snarls Whiteville traffic

April 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wreck snarls Whiteville traffic

Whiteville Fire, Rescue and Police are on the scene of a collision at the intersection of J.K. Powell and Hay Street.Traffic is being detoured onto Madison, which is currently being blocked off so authorities can [Read More]

The Wildlife Commission is seeking reports about the Pine Snake, a nonvenomous snake coming to our area. (WRC photo)
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WRC wants reports of pine, rattlesnakes

April 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WRC wants reports of pine, rattlesnakes

They’re not always the most welcome springtime guests, but snakes serve an important role in nature, and the Wildlife Resources commission wants to know more about the sightings of several kinds. The warm weather means [Read More]

Lake Waccamaw's Christmas parade has been cancelled for this year due to the pandemic.
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Lake reports waterline break

April 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lake reports waterline break

A waterline break at Lake Waccamaw is affecting customers from the 2800 block of Canal Cove Road to the end of Waccamaw Shores. The break does not affect Wooded Acres.When repairs are completed, the town [Read More]

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Riegelwood man charged in stabbing, assault

April 26, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Riegelwood man charged in stabbing, assault

Multiple felonies were levelled against a Riegelwood man Sunday after he allegedly stabbed and beat a woman, then fought with deputies placing him under arrest. Howard Leroi Bernard, 43, was placed under $10,500 secured bond [Read More]

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