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News Briefs for December 11, 2024 A Bladen County man will serve up to 28 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl. Frederick Chancy lured the girl into his car [Read More]
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COVID Fraudster Found Guilty
Raleigh businessman Wilson Alfredo Olivera Borda pled guilty to nine counts of defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for over $1 million. At sentencing, Olivera faces a statutory maximum of 30 years imprisonment and a [Read More]
Business
COVID, Flu, RSV Cases Lead to Visitor Limits at CRHS
Rising numbers of cases of RSV, flu and COVID have caused Columbus Regional to limit visitations immediately. CRHS Spokesperson Stephanie Miller said that the hospital and adult practices will limit visitors under the age of [Read More]
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888 Days: State of Emergency Ends
After 888 days, Gov. Roy Cooper today (Monday) officially suspended the state of emergency declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooper issued the emergency declaration March 20, 2020, after shutting down schools, churches and businesses [Read More]
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Rapid COVID Testing Offered
Healing Hearts is offering rapid COVID-19 testing at two locations in Whiteville. The organization’s main office located at 426 Lee Street, will be open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturdays and [Read More]
Health
Boil Advisory Issued for Northern Columbus
County water customers in part of District III are being advised to boil their water due a line break. Contractors bored through a line that services homes on U.S. 701 between Bill Hooks Road and [Read More]
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Cooper Warns of Newest COVID strain
State officials are sounding the alarm over the latest variant of COVID-19. BA.5 is now the most common variant, Gov. Roy Cooper said in a press release, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Read More]
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Heavy Rains Bring Flooding
Heavy rains Wednesday blocked portions of N.C. 904 East near Fowler Town Road and elsewhere, creating detours and headaches for motorists.Swamp Fox Highway, Will Inman Road, Fowler Town Road and several other thoroughfares were blocked [Read More]
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Fallen Officers Honored, Remembered Friday
Friends and family of fallen Columbus County officers gathered Friday for a memorial service at the sheriff’s office. The Peace Officers Memorial observance is held annually to remember the sacrifices of the 12 local men [Read More]
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Gallery to Honor Charlie Daniels at White Lake
Courtesy of Regal Resort The career of Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie Daniels will be memorialized at Goldston’s Beach at White Lake. Daniels left behind a musical legacy that impacted the country music, [Read More]
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Spring Has Sprung in Tabor City
Tabor City had its 2nd annual Spring Has Spring Festival on April 23. A parade for the event began at 10 a.m. followed by a car show, food and craft vendors, and a Kid’s Zone [Read More]
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The Daily Sports Wrap Up
3/31/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up NFL: Bruce Arians steps down as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (record in Tampa:31-18), he will remain in the front office. Todd Bowles moves from defensive coordinator [Read More]
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Ribbon Cut at New WHS Facility
Officials from the city schools were joined by local dignitaries this morning for the official opening of the first phase of the new Whiteville High School. The ongoing project is adding classrooms, a new weight [Read More]
Business
Lumberton Hospital Expands Visiting Hours
UNC Health Southeastern has expanded visiting hours for the medical center to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the hospital will continue to follow CDC and other applicable guidelines [Read More]
Business
Shrine Club Golf Tourney Set
The Columbus County Shrine Club will be having their annual golf tournament on Friday, April 22 at the Land-O-Lakes Golf Course. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. is the shotgun start. [Read More]
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Trooper Credited with Saving Woman Saturday
A Chadbourn woman is in New Hanover Regional after a single-vehicle wreck Saturday, and a trooper is getting credit for saving her life. First Sgt. Andrew Pait of the Highway Patrol said Trooper Trevor Bryan [Read More]