Obituaries
Debbie Ann (Canupp) Blackwell
Debbie Ann Canupp Blackwell, age 63 of Cerro Gordo, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 [Read More]
Year: 2021
Obituaries
James Vance “Clayton” Moore
Mr. James Vance “Clayton” Moore 89, of Buckhead Community passed on Thursday, December 30, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Maurice (Bass) Watts
Maurice Watts, 95, of Tabor City, widow of Ted Watts, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 [Read More]
Sports
Daily Sports Wrap Up
12/31/21 Sports Wrap Up Happy New Year’s Eve to everyone. Please be safe and considerate of others as you celebrate this season. NCAA: Men’s Football The NCAA College Bowl Season is winding down and soon we will [Read More]
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The Good News for Jan. 1-7
Columbus County News and WTXY 103.9 KOOL FM would like to wish everyone a happy and blessed New Year. With a new year comes new opportunities so be sure to take advantage of everything the area [Read More]
Commentary
Crystal Faircloth • Duncan Hines and Southern Hospitality
“We survived another year!” said the Bossman as he walked through the office door. “Just barely,” I replied as my fingers pounded over the keyboard of my computer. Our Christmas was a blessed one, but [Read More]
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H.E.A.R.T.S. Foundation Spreads Love in Chadbourn
Chadbourn has seen its share of ups and down over the last year or so, but a grassroots non-profit is trying to make a difference in the lives of the residents there. The H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping [Read More]
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Inmate Was Suspect in Two Murders
Malek Moore, who was found dead in his prison cell at Tabor Correctional Wednesday, was facing charges in two separate murders. Moore allegedly killed Christian Mbimba in Greensboro Sept. 3. Two days later, Gabryelle Allnutt [Read More]
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Five Jailed After Drug Raid
Five people were arrested Dec. 28 after detectives raided a home on Shade Fisher Road and discovered a large quantity of illegal drugs. The sheriff’s office reported that the Vice-Narcotics Unit was investigating citizen complaints [Read More]
Sports
Daily Sports Wrap Up
12/30/21 Sports Wrap Up NBA : The Hornets beat Indiana 116-108, winning their third in a row. Terry Rozier led Charlotte and all scorers with 35 points. Rozier also had 7 rebounds and 3 assists. LaMelo Ball had his best game [Read More]
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Suspect Out on Bond Arrested Again
The Lake Waccamaw man who ran into a pole trying to avoid arrest is back in jail. Henry Charles Brandt, 33, was charged with felony possession of both prescription narcotics and methamphetamine, simple possession of [Read More]
Obituaries
Linda Faye (Jones) Sarvis
Linda “Faye” Jones Sarvis, 75 of Whiteville, passed away December 29, 2021 [Read More]
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Tony Johnson
Tony Johnson, 70, of Tabor City. Husband of Theresa Prince Johnson, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
James Lee “Leon” Dowsey
James Lee “Leon” Dowsey 71 of fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on December 29, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Samuel Grant Williams
Samuel Grant Williams infant son of Matt and Hannah Hawes Williams of Nakina passed on December 27, 2021 [Read More]
Sports
Daily Sports Wrap Up
12/29/21 Sports Wrap Up John Madden Dead at 85 It is a sad day for almost everyone around the world today. NFL and EA Sports Icon John Madden passed away yesterday morning unexpectedly. Madden was 85 years old and had been suffering from [Read More]