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]
Front Page
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]
Front Page
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]
Crime
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]
Crime
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]