Obituaries
Patricia Ann “Trish” Greene
Patricia Ann “Trish” Greene, age 81, of Cerro Gordo, ran into her Savior’s arms on Friday evening, September 4, 2020 [Read More]
Month: September 2020
Obituaries
Tammy Louise Merritt Mercer
Tammy Louise Merritt Mercer, age 55 of Chadbourn, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 [Read More]
Obituaries
Norraine Dale Willoughby Musselwhite
Norraine Dale Willoughby Musselwhite, age 67 of Lumberton, passed away on Monday evening, August 31, 2020, [Read More]
Obituaries
Meta Agusta Ellington Ward
Meta Agusta Ellington Ward, age 71 of Whiteville, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 [Read More]
Front Page
Alleged dealer had toddler in car during sales
A Whiteville man charged with selling heroin made at least one transaction with a toddler in the car, the sheriff’s office said. Christopher Scott Deans, 24, is charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell [Read More]
Front Page
Deputy witnesses alleged break-in attempt
An alleged break-in that took place in eyesight of a deputy led to three people being arrested Sept. 3. Taylor Lauren Williamson, 27, of 5426 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville, was charged with breaking and [Read More]
Business
Volunteers needed at Fair Bluff big cat rescue
Extra hands are needed to help a dream comemone step closer to reality later this month. Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue, a non- profit animal rescue, is building a 56 acres sanctuary in Fair Bluff. Volunteers are [Read More]
Front Page
Man charged with revenge porn
A Chadbourn area man has been jailed for sharing intimate pictures of a woman without her permission. Christopher Harold Jacobs, 40, was arrested on warrants drawn by Det. A. Dicicco on five counts of disclosing [Read More]
Front Page
Woman fleeing ‘pursuers’ leads high speed chase
Multiple agencies were involved in a high speed pursuit Saturday after a woman claiming she was being followed fled form police. Lake Waccamaw Police Chief Scott Hyatt said Jan Currie Somphasouk was charged with felony [Read More]
Front Page
Firefighter dies from wreck injuries
Billy Six was the second local firefighter to die in a motorcycle crash this year. Hallsboro firefighter Billy Six Saturday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash Sept. 1, becoming the second local firefighter killed [Read More]
Front Page
Two jailed for beating Whiteville man, 80
Whiteville Police arrested a male and a female for the save beating of a senior citizen Friday.John Lewis Hall Sr., 80, was found beaten and dumped in a canal in a remote location off Northeast [Read More]
Covid-19
Local COVID-19 recoveries at 938, death toll at 52
One additional death from COVID-19 has been reported in Columbus County, increasing the total to 52. The Columbus County Health Department released its twice-weekly report today. Spokesman Daniel Buck said the latest patient to die [Read More]
Front Page
Bumper, false name lead to drug arrest
A lost bumper and using the name of a suspect already in jail led to a drug arrest and multiple charges in Chadbourn Sept. 2. Austin Daniel Cross II, 25, of Lumberton, was arrested on [Read More]
Commentary
The Month of Golden Promise
Even though this year is different in so many ways, September is a month of golden promise. My shirt was soaked, despite having been relieved of its sleeves and collars somewhere in a previous life, [Read More]
Front Page
Death penalty jury dismissed
Trial was scheduled when pandemic hit The alleged killer of a beloved local music teacher likely won’t go on trial this year. Carol Greer was stabbed to death in the yard of her Whiteville home [Read More]
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Second time’s the charm
Drugs, stolen firearms, five suspects picked up in second drug raid on home. Five suspects were arrested after the second investigation into alleged drug activity on Northwood Drive. The sheriff’s office reported that the investigation [Read More]