COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – TODAY’S FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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Saturday Night Saturation Yields Multiple Violations
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Strickland Gets 50 Years in Double Murder
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Middle School Gators Take Tourney, Conference
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Cape Fear Bridge to Reopen Ahead of Schedule
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Suspect Stabs Deputy, is Shot at White Lake
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TCVFD Firefighter Dead in Conway Crash
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Shelter Closed for Parvo Outbreak
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CCSO: Intoxicated Man Threatens Campground
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Speaker Sale Goes Sideways
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Dairy Herd Cleared of HPAI
Cape Fear Bridge to Reopen Ahead of Schedule
by Columbus County News in Business Comments Off on Cape Fear Bridge to Reopen Ahead of Schedule
Robinson Visits Chadbourn Friday
by Jefferson Weaver in Elections 2024 Comments Off on Robinson Visits Chadbourn Friday
The Good News for May 4
by Jefferson Weaver in Front Page Comments Off on The Good News for May 4
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – LOCAL OBITUARIES
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Mr. Roger Bowen
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Debrorah Ann Soles
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Wanda Faye (Gaskins) Graves
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Amy Dinine (Connor) Canady
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Alexander Ray Singletary
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Loretta (Hines) Lendon
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King Solomon Israel
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Marilyn Hinson Smith
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Danny Lee Nobles, Jr.
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Betty Gail Patterson
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Jerry Dale Cartrette
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Martha Black Ward
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Elra F. “Buddy” Inman
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Graham O’Neil Andrews
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Aileen Almond Williamson
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Norbit Carlyle
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Randolph Steve Samm
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Alinette Dawn Landers
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Baby Boy Kior Essence Smith
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Madge Renee (Jordan) Spivey
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Virginia Lewis Lane
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Jack Edwards
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Lori Ann Stokley Graham
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Leslie Carol Page
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Linda Faye (Miller) Edwards
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – COMMENTARY
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County
Mr. Roger Bowen
May 5, 2024 Mr. Roger Bowen was greeted by his Lord Savior Jesus Christ, along with others others among the Heavenly Host on Sunday, May 5, 2024 as he quietly left from his residence in [Read More]
Debrorah Ann Soles
May 14, 1950 ~ May 6, 2024 (age 73) Deborah Ann Soles 73, of Tabor City, NC passed away on Monday May 6, 2024 in the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center surround by her family. [Read More]
Wanda Faye (Gaskins) Graves
September 30, 1950 ~ May 7, 2024 (age 73) Wanda Faye Gaskins Graves, age 73 of the Cedar Grove Community in Cerro Gordo, entered into her Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the [Read More]
Amy Dinine (Connor) Canady
April 4, 1969 ~ May 6, 2024 (age 55) Amy Dinine Connor Canady, 55, of Cerro Gordo died Monday, May 6, 2024 at her residence. Amy was born in Columbus County to the late James [Read More]
Alexander Ray Singletary
Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville. November 25, 1950 ~ May 6, 2024 (age 73) Alexander Ray Singletary, 73, of Chadbourn, NC, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Novant Health New [Read More]
Loretta (Hines) Lendon
Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville. March 28, 1956 ~ May 6, 2024 (age 68) Loretta Hines Lendon, 68, of Bolton, NC, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Columbus Regional Healthcare [Read More]
King Solomon Israel
September 1, 1950 ~ May 4, 2024 (age 73) King Solomon Israel, 73, of Chadbourn, NC, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, at home. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving is his brother, Louis D. [Read More]
Marilyn Hinson Smith
May 4, 1934 ~ May 6, 2024 (age 90) Marilyn Hinson Smith 90, was born May 4, 1934, daughter of the late James Winslow Hinson and Scottie Fipps Hinson. She was also preceded in death [Read More]
Saturday Night Saturation Yields Multiple Violations
In what has almost become a Strawberry Festival tradition, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and multiple neighboring law enforcement agencies launched a saturation operation in Chadbourn on Saturday evening. This initiative encompassed the Chadbourn city [Read More]
Strickland Gets 50 Years in Double Murder
Nona Strickland was sentenced to 50 years in prison Monday after she pleaded guilty for her role in the bludgeoning and smothering of two people in 2021. Her adopted mother was one of the victims. [Read More]
Middle School Gators Take Tourney, Conference
The East Columbus Gators Middle School Softball Team are Tournament and Conference champions. After an undefeated regular season, the ladies clinched the Williams Township Softball Tournament Championship last week. Congratulations to these talented young athletes [Read More]
Cape Fear Bridge to Reopen Ahead of Schedule
The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will reopen as early as tomorrow, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT). The DOT said this morning that the preservation project has been completed several weeks in advance of [Read More]
Suspect Stabs Deputy, is Shot at White Lake
Deputies from Sampson and Bladen counties shot a woman after she stabbed a deputy early Tuesday. In a news release, Bladen Sheriff Jim McVicker said the incident occurred near White Lake. Sampson deputies had asked [Read More]
TCVFD Firefighter Dead in Conway Crash
Tabor City firefighter Danny Nobles died in a car crash in Conway, S.C. early Saturday morning. Nobles, 20, was a passenger in the vehicle, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office. He was pronounced dead [Read More]
Shelter Closed for Parvo Outbreak
Columbus County Animal Protective Services (APS) will be closed through May 13 for extensive cleaning after an outbreak of parvovirus. “Due to the high number of puppies coming in from the community that have not [Read More]
CCSO: Intoxicated Man Threatens Campground
Deputies arrested a man at Lumber River Campground after he allegedly burned a bundle of firewood without paying for it, and threatened to “blow up” other campers. Randall Mark Green, 69, of Loris, was charged [Read More]
Speaker Sale Goes Sideways
No injuries were reported after a sale of speakers turned into an argument and an assault Sunday. Deputies were called to 416 Williamson Road, Evergreen around 10:44 p.m. to a report of a disturbance. Ryan [Read More]
Dairy Herd Cleared of HPAI
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has lifted the quarantine of a HPAI-positive dairy herd after serial testing was negative for the virus. This herd was the only HPAI-positive herd within the state [Read More]
Tabor Festival Free for Chamber Members
Tabor City’s Spring has Sprung Festival is June 1, and the Chamber of Commerce is reminding potential vendors that there are no fees for members to participate. The annual festival features a parade, street fair, [Read More]
Danny Lee Nobles, Jr.
August 16, 2003 ~ May 4, 2024 (age 20) Danny Lee Nobles, Jr. lovingly known as “DJ” 20, of Tabor City died early Saturday morning, May 4, 2024, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident [Read More]
Betty Gail Patterson
May 8, 1947 ~ May 3, 2024 (age 76) Betty Gail Patterson, 76, of Whiteville, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at her residence. Gail was born on May 8, 1947, daughter of the [Read More]
Jerry Dale Cartrette
July 15, 1950 ~ May 5, 2024 (age 73) Jerry Dale Cartrette, age 73, of the Mollie Community, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. Born July 15, 1950 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late [Read More]
Martha Black Ward
November 16, 1928 ~ May 3, 2024 (age 95) Martha Black Ward, age 95, of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, May 3, 2024. Martha Black Ward, 95 left this world [Read More]
Elra F. “Buddy” Inman
August 29, 1945 ~ May 4, 2024 (age 78) Mr. Elra F. “Buddy” Inman 78, of Whiteville passed on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Liberty Commons. He was born August 29, 1945 the son of [Read More]
Graham O’Neil Andrews
October 10, 1950 ~ May 4, 2024 (age 73) Mr. Graham O’Neil Andrews 73, of Whiteville passed Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home. He was born October 10, 1950 in Columbus County, the son [Read More]
Aileen Almond Williamson
October 16, 1929 ~ May 3, 2024 (age 94) Aileen Almond Williamson, 94, of Whiteville N.C. passed away May 3, 2024. She was born October 16, 1929 to the late Harris Lee Almond and Clona [Read More]
Norbit Carlyle
April 29, 1933 ~ May 2, 2024 (age 91) Norbit Carlyle, age 91, of Ash, NC, died Thursday, May 2, 2024 in his home. Born April 29, 1933 in Scotland County, NC, he was the [Read More]
Donations Needed for Lake Firefighter’s Family
Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue is collecting donations and clothing for firefighter Tim Rossell. The Rossell family lost their home in Byrdville recently to a fire. The blaze is under investigation. Donations can be dropped [Read More]
The Good News for May 4
It’s N.C. Strawberry Festival weekend in Chadbourn. The oldest agricultural fair in the state has a full slate of events at the Strawberry Event Field as well as downtown. Friday night is the dance and [Read More]
Randolph Steve Samm
February 23, 1938 ~ May 1, 2024 (age 86) Randolph Steve Samm, 86, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at home. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Friday, May 10, at Cedar Grove Baptist [Read More]
Alinette Dawn Landers
April 26, 2024 ALINETTE DAWN LANDERS, 51, OF WHITEVILLE NC, FORMERLY OF CLARKTON NC, PASSED AWAY ON 4/26/24 AT HER HOME. PEACOCK FUNERAL HOME OF WHITEVILLE OFFICIATED IN HER CREMATION. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH [Read More]
Big Bloom is Saturday in Green Swamp
The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio will lead a tour of the Green Swamp Nature Preserve Saturday. The event is free, and includes lunch from Two Natives Smokehouse. The tour will focus on the area burned [Read More]
Woman’s Charges Upped After Traffic Stop
A simple drug possession case became much more complicated when a Bolton-area woman allegedly refused to cooperate with deputies. Barbara Lynn Sessions, 45, was charged with simple possession of marijuana, possession with intent to manufacture, [Read More]
Baby Boy Kior Essence Smith
April 24, 2024 ~ April 24, 2024 God in his timing took home with him Baby Boy Kior Essence Smith on 04/24/2024, at Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems. Infant Kior Essence Smith child of Shannon Smith [Read More]
Madge Renee (Jordan) Spivey
July 20, 1950 ~ May 1, 2024 (age 73) Mrs. Madge Renee Jordan Spivey, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Born on July 20, 1950, in Marion, SC, she was the daughter [Read More]
Robinson Visits Chadbourn Friday
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will visit Chadbourn Friday, making in a campaign stop and an appearance at the N.C. Strawberry Festival Strawberry Encounters. Robinson is the Republican nominee for governor, facing Democrat Attorney General Josh [Read More]