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Provalus IT to Bring 92 Jobs to Whiteville

September 27, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Provalus IT to Bring 92 Jobs to Whiteville

Provalus, an IT services company, will create 92 jobs in Columbus County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $500,000 to establish operations in the City of Whiteville. “This announcement by Provalus is [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • The New Country Store

September 26, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • The New Country Store

Less than a mile and a half from our house in the hollow, there’s a new Dollar General. All the jokes aside, I actually like the DG stores, both the businesses and the business model. [Read More]

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Jones, Rabon Announce 32 Funded Projects in County

September 25, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jones, Rabon Announce 32 Funded Projects in County

Around $91 million in the state’s $30 billion budget is coming to Columbus County. Rep. Brenden Jones and Sen. Bill Rabon announced the funding Thursday. Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement that he will [Read More]

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Chappell Brings HVAC Knowledge to SCC

September 22, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Chappell Brings HVAC Knowledge to SCC

From the headlines at SCC: Billy Chappell, a self-described hillbilly and mountain boy, is training the next generation of HVAC technicians in Columbus County as one of Southeastern Community College’s new full-time HVAC instructors. Born [Read More]

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City Council Takes Next Step on ‘Stormwater Park’

September 22, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on City Council Takes Next Step on ‘Stormwater Park’

Whiteville City Council on Tuesday will vote on a contract to take the next steps toward a million-dollar project to turn a former shopping center into a “stormwater park.” While all the structures on the [Read More]

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Columbus Among Counties Eligible for Casino

September 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Columbus Among Counties Eligible for Casino

If a casino bill unveiled this weekend is passed, Columbus County is one of the places the Lumbee Tribe could build its gambling center — although such a project is unlikely. Republican Sen. Bill Berger’s [Read More]

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Family Movies this Weekend in Columbus

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Family Movies this Weekend in Columbus

With some fall weather finally cooling things down in Columbus County, it may be a good time to catch an outdoor movie. Both the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville and McMullen House for [Read More]

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CHA Urges County to Take Assessment

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on CHA Urges County to Take Assessment

Community Health Assessment is the foundation for enhancing and improving the health of county residents. Community is defined as “county” for the North Carolina Community Health Assessment Process. The CHA’s mission is to identify factors [Read More]

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SCC Nursing Program Scores 100 Percent

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on SCC Nursing Program Scores 100 Percent

From the headlines at SCC: Southeastern Community College’s nursing program recently celebrated the 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) of its ADN and LPN students. The NCLEX is a nationwide [Read More]

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Partnership Golf Tourney Sept. 22

September 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Partnership Golf Tourney Sept. 22

Duffers can enjoy a round of golf and encourage literacy Sept. 22. The Columbus County Partnership for Children is hosting its third annual golf tournament at the Land o’ Lakes course. Male, female and mixed [Read More]

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Boil Advisory Lifted at Lake Waccamaw

September 13, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Boil Advisory Lifted at Lake Waccamaw

The boil water advisory for Lake Waccamaw residents has been lifted. A main break on canal cove on Tuesday caused low or no pressure along the line from the 2400 block of canal cove to [Read More]

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New Boil Advisory for Lake

September 11, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on New Boil Advisory for Lake

Lake Waccamaw water customers along Canal Cove and Waccamaw Shores are being advised to boil their tap water after a main break this morning. The town reported a break in the area of 2402 Canal [Read More]

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Bladen Extension Hosts Beekeeping Class

September 8, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Bladen Extension Hosts Beekeeping Class

It’s not just Columbus County spreading beekeeping education in the area. The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Bladen County will be getting in on the act too. On Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., the Better [Read More]

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City Provides Dumpsters, Yard Debris Pickup

September 6, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on City Provides Dumpsters, Yard Debris Pickup

Dumpsters have been dropped off in downtown Whiteville for businesses cleaning up after Hurricane Idalia flooded around half of downtown. Whiteville City Manager Darren Currie said the green containers are for building materials and non-natural [Read More]

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WPD Sponsors Blood Drive

September 6, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WPD Sponsors Blood Drive

Whiteville Police will sponsor a blood drive Sept. 29 at Vineland Station from 12:30-5:30 p.m.. The department is working with the American Red Cross for the event. Walk-ins and appointments are welcome. Previous donors are [Read More]

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Flooding at Lake Lot Causes Concern

September 5, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Flooding at Lake Lot Causes Concern

A newly-cleared lot at Lake Waccamaw flooded due to Hurricane Idalia’s heavy rains and a major rainstorm days before, leading to flooding and runoff worries for several homeowners on Waccamaw Shores. When the storm hit [Read More]

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