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Weather was not a factor in a crash that killed a driver early Sunday near Chadbourn. Sgt. J. Morton of the N.C. Highway Patrol said the driver of a Chevrolet Impala rearended a Ford Focus around 1:45 a.m., killing the driver of the Ford. The crash happened in the westbound lane on U.S. 74 near Exit 236, Morton said. While it was misting rain at the time of...
As we prepare for the cold, Columbus County Government and Columbus County News have some tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones. People, Pets, and Pipes Check on your elderly, neighbors who may need extra help with running an errand or getting their driveway/steps prepared for ice. Pets Get your furry friends inside if possible! Make sure outdoor animals have hay, a warm place to go,...
Updated 830 a.m. Jan. 25 Note: A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Columbus County. Send your church or business closings and delays to CCN.JWeaver@gmail.com. County Government Columbus County government offices will be open and operating on a regular schedule on Monday. County offices will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. County recycling centers will operate on a regular schedule Saturday and Monday,...