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10th annual H.E.A.R.T.S. Back to School event held in Chadbourn
CHADBOURN, N.C. (WECT) - The H.E.A.R.T.S. Foundation hosted its 10th school supplies giveaway Saturday, July 27, in Chadbourn. Families from Bladen, Columbus, Robeson and Horry counties attended the event. Kids were able to go home with bookbags and school supplies ahead of the upcoming school year. One organizer says no...
Corman Railroad Awarded State Grant
R.J. Corman Railroad has been awarded a state grant to improve the railway between Columbus County, Mullins and Conway. The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division this week announced $1.8 million in 50-50 matching grant funding to improve rail infrastructure on three short line railroads, including Corman, Aberdeen Carolina and Western, and Alexander Railroad Co. This grant funding is in addition to $10.2 million in grants to 12 short line railroads, announced in December 2023 under the same program.
The Good News for July 26
Saturday is Watermelon Festival Day in Fair Bluff. Columbuscountynews.com will be livestreaming the parade at 12:30 p.m. with commentary by Darrell Jackson. This weekend will be your last chance to visit several of the century-old buildings downtown. Much of the downtown area is set to be razed due to flood damage. There will also be a guest book where you can share your memories of Fair Bluff as it used to be.
Sheriff’s office: Chadbourn man in custody following shooting near Tabor City
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A Chadbourn man is in custody after a Tabor City shooting and chase with authorities, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Per the CCSO, on April 6, 22-year-old Takimeyon Underwood fired a 40 caliber handgun into a car on Ying Lane near Tabor City. One man was seriously injured in the incident.
Bolton man indicted on nearly 40 sex crimes involving children
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A 25-year-old man from Bolton was indicted in early July on 38 charges of sex crimes involving children, according to court documents. Per documents from the Columbus County Courthouse, Aaron Hunter Thomas Coleman has been indicted on 22 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and 16 counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
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