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COVID Fraudster Found Guilty

November 25, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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COVID, Flu, RSV Cases Lead to Visitor Limits at CRHS

December 20, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

Gov. Roy Cooper
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888 Days: State of Emergency Ends

August 15, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

Drive-up testing is continuing at Columbus Regional Health Center by appointment.
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Rapid COVID Testing Offered

August 12, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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]

Water coming out of the faucet  
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Boil Advisory Issued for Northern Columbus

August 8, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

Covid-19 News
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Cooper Warns of Newest COVID strain

July 20, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on 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]

The family of TCPD Patrolman Timothy Shane Miller.
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Fallen Officers Honored, Remembered Friday

May 23, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

Charlie Daniela at a 2009 concert. (Courtesy photo)
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Gallery to Honor Charlie Daniels at White Lake

April 26, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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

April 23, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on 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

March 31, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on 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

March 21, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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Lumberton Hospital Expands Visiting Hours

March 15, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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Shrine Club Golf Tourney Set

March 1, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

Trooper Trevor Bryan (NCHSP photo)
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Trooper Credited with Saving Woman Saturday

February 28, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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Nakina Goes Virtual Wednesday

January 18, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Nakina Goes Virtual Wednesday

Lack of personnel is forcing Nakina Middle School to go virtual beginning tomorrow (Wednesday) through Friday. Kelly Jones of the Columbus County school system said in a press release this afternoon (Tuesday) that COVID has [Read More]

Dalton Dockery (far right) helped organize the event.
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MLK March Brings Crowd Downtown Saturday

January 17, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on MLK March Brings Crowd Downtown Saturday

Around 75 people of all races turned out Saturday to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dalton Dockery organized the march from Vineland Station to the historic courthouse and back [Read More]

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