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Four Dogs Rescued From Filthy House, Woman Charged with Neglect

Animal Cruelty · Columbus County

Four Dogs Rescued From Filthy House, Woman Charged with Neglect

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ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - Multiple dogs are at Anderson County Paws, getting treated by veterinarians, after deputies said their owner forced them to live in filth for months. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office said they received several calls from concerned neighbors about the dogs living inside the house on Whitten Road. “Unfortunately, we see an uptick of this usually around the summertime because it's hotter outside," said Shale Rem…See the Story

Joseph D. “Joe” Ray: Tabor City

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Joseph D. “Joe” Ray: Tabor City

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1932 – 2025 Joseph D. “Joe” Ray of Tabor City passed away on July 13 in Whiteville. He was 92. Born Nov. 23, 1932 in Columbus County, he was a son of the late Ken and Beaulah (Formyduval) Ray. Joe was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. A native of Tabor City, there he raised a family and was the proprietor of the Village Barber Shop, the social heart of Tabor City for nearly 50 years. Joe loved…See the Story

Christine Elaine Huckabee Anderson: Loris

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Christine Elaine Huckabee Anderson: Loris

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1964 – 2025 Christine Elaine Huckabee Anderson of Loris passed away on Monday, June 30, at her home in Loris. She was 60. Born Sept. 1, 1964, in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late James Doby Huckabee, Jr, and the late Eunice Lee Walters Huckabee. Survivors include her loving partner, Larry Martin; a daughter, Ashley Wieszkowiak; her son, Logan Anderson; brothers David Huckabee and J.D. Huckabee; sisters Joanne Huckabee a…Read Article

Trans intersex US citizen Ezra Hulett, 24, brutally detained, then dies in a Dominican Republic immigration camp

In June 23, 2025, a 24-year-old American citizen was found dead in custody of an immigration detention center in the Dominican Republic. Ezra Hulett identified as an intersex transgender person. He died at the Haina Detention Center in the Dominican Republic. Ezra also used the name Ezri Hajiune. To the best of my knowledge, Hajiune was a chosen name based in Japanese anime culture. The Crime The circumstances surrounding his death are full of c…Tabor City · Tabor City See the Story

Deputy, Driver Hurt in Thursday Wreck – CCN – Columbus County News

A deputy and a Chadbourn area resident were hurt Thursday when the deputy’s patrol car struck a truck near Whiteville. Deputy Timothy Stewart was cited for failure to reduce speed, according to Sgt. J. WeissingerWhiteville · Whiteville Read Article

Tracy White – CCN – Columbus County News

April 26, 1969 ~ July 8, 2025 (age 56) Tracy White of Whiteville passed on Tuesday July 8, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1969 in Columbus County, the son of Sylvia Mae LongWhiteville · Whiteville Read Article

Johnson Gets 15-20 Years for Standoff, Shooting – CCN – Columbus County News

The man who barricaded himself in a Bolton home and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement will serve 15 to 20 years in prison after a plea deal in Columbus County Superior Court. Gregory Johnson, 49,Bolton, North Carolina · Bolton Read Article

Shell building ground breaking

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With heavy equipment already moving tons of earth in the behind them, town, county and state leaders formerly broke ground on a new industrial shell building at the Tabor Industrial Park Friday morning. Cooperation between town, county and state governments, Golden LEAF Foundation, and other partners was the theme for a brief program. Taking part were, from left, Tabor City Mayor pro tem Lamont Grate, Mayor Royce Harper, state Rep. Brenden Jones…Shell · Tabor City Read Article

Bolton man sentenced at least 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder

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COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Columbus County man was sentenced to at least 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder from 2023. According to a press release, on April 26th, 2023, law enforcement was dispatched to a domestic violence call along US 74/76. A woman and child escaped from Gregory Johnson’s home on Andrew Jackson Highway East. When the two officers started moving the woman and child to a safer area, Johnson shot a…Bolton, North Carolina · Bolton Read Article

Couple Banned From Owning Animals After Dog Nearly Lost All of Fur

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A husband and wife have been banned from owning animals after their dog nearly lost all its fur.Animals · Hallsboro See the Story

Mary Olivia Minton – CCN – Columbus County News

July 10, 2025 Mary Olivia Waller Minton passed away on March 6, 2025 at the age of 90. To know Mary was to know a woman of both determination and grace, qualities which shone brightlyWhiteville · Whiteville Read Article