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CCN Daily News Briefs
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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Business
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]
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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]
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]
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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]
Business
Governor to address winter storm, COVID-19
Gov. Roy Cooper will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. to discuss the effects of the winter storm and the state’s ongoing battle with COVID-19. COVID cases have risen sharply in recent days with [Read More]
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Governor: Delta, Omicron combo could break records
The combination of Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19 could cause 10,000 new cases a day by January, Gov. Roy Cooper said in a press conference today (Tuesday). “With holiday gatherings, COVID cases beginning to [Read More]
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COVID-19 second dose clinics set
StarMed will provide the second dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic for folks 5 years old and older. This includes Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. They are asking the public to keep in mind that Johnson [Read More]
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Vaccine clinics set
Columbus County has several opportunities for COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming days.A COVID-19 vaccination clinic is set for Friday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, located at 210 Old Stake Rd., Chadbourn. Moderna, Pfizer and [Read More]
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Mask mandate dropped in county buildings
Masks and face coverings will no longer be required in county buildings.Columbus County Spokeswoman Amanda Prince said in an email today (Friday) that beginning Monday, masks will no longer be required in county offices. The [Read More]
Church News
Boys and Girls home postpones chapel event
Many residents in Columbus County were disappointed to find out that the Halloween Safe Nite was once again cancelled this Halloween, but the Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina are taking necessary measures to [Read More]
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DREAM Center hosts vaccine clinic
The DREAM Center in Whiteville will be hosting a vaccination clinic on Oct. 22. The Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines will be available. $100 Gift Cards will be given for those receiving their first dose. Free [Read More]
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First murder trial since pandemic starts Monday
The first murder trial in Columbus County in more than a year begins Monday as the man accused of the brutal slaying of a senior citizen goes to court. Travis Mackenzie Rector, 24, is charged [Read More]