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Single-vehicle crash kills Loris woman

A Loris woman became the county’s fourth highway death for 2021 this morning. The Highway Patrol reported that Jenny Fowler, 24, died after she was ejected from her GMC Yukon....

Jefferson Weaver
March 18, 2021
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Suspect arrested going to court

A day in court turned into much more for a man charged with drug and assault offenses. Dan Maurice Gowans, 26, is being held under $306,500 secured bond in the...

Jefferson Weaver
March 18, 2021
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Severe weather may hit here

Tornadoes, hail, severe thunderstorms and high winds are likely across Southeastern North Carolina Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The National Severe Storm Prediction C...

Jefferson Weaver
March 17, 2021
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Finances, other issues at Animal Control questioned

The sheriff’s office is investigating a number of financial irregularities and other issues at the Columbus County Animal Shelter.  Sheriff Jody Greene, who is interim director of the department,...

Jefferson Weaver
March 17, 2021
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Finance officer suspended

Developing story/UPDATED County officials escorted finance officer Bobbie Faircloth out of the building after last night’s county commissioners meeting. Faircloth was allowed to remove her personal be...

Jefferson Weaver
March 16, 2021
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Sheriff pitches new animal control rules to county board

Updated.Columbus County’s Animal Control lacks clear direction, purpose, and revenues, Sheriff Jody Greene told county commissioners Monday night. Greene was appointed interim animal control superviso...

Jefferson Weaver
March 15, 2021
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DA says guns, drugs money missing at CPD

Chadbourn case dismissed when drugs not sent to state, DA says District Attorney Jon David recommended suspending Chadbourn Police Chief Anthony Spivey March 4 due to problems with criminal evidence...

Jefferson Weaver
March 15, 2021
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Samantha Lynn (McPherson) Bayne
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Samantha Lynn (McPherson) Bayne

Samantha Lynn McPherson Bayne age 49, of Whiteville entered into her Heavenly home on Saturday, March 13, 2021,...

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March 15, 2021
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Patricia Anne (Boswell) Moore
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Patricia Anne (Boswell) Moore

October 12, 1943 ~ March 12, 2021 Patricia Anne Boswell Moore age 77, of Whiteville went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 12, 2021. She was the widow of Carlton...

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March 15, 2021
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Mildred Annette (Ward) Efird
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Mildred Annette (Ward) Efird

March 20, 1942 ~ March 11, 2021 Mildred Annette Ward Efird, age 78 of Clarkton, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Mildred was born...

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March 15, 2021
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Jean Yvonne (Tuton) Shaw
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Jean Yvonne (Tuton) Shaw

April 22, 1938 ~ March 10, 2021 Jean Yvonne Tuton Shaw, age 82 of the Corinth Community in Chadbourn, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at her...

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March 15, 2021
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Walter Stokes Kisiah, Sr.
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Walter Stokes Kisiah, Sr.

August 20, 1936 ~ March 5, 2021 Walter Stokes Kisiah Sr., age 84 of Whiteville, went to his Heavenly home on Friday, March 5, 2021, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center...

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March 15, 2021
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Elizabeth Sledge Magenbauer
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Elizabeth Sledge Magenbauer

June 10, 1942 ~ February 20, 2021 Elizabeth Sledge Magenbauer, 78, of Salem, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born June 10, 1942, and was the daughter of...

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March 15, 2021
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Kenneth Lee Rogers
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Kenneth Lee Rogers

October 20, 1965 ~ March 5, 2021 Kenneth Lee Rogers, age 55, of Bolton, N.C., died Friday, March 5, 2021, at his residence.  He was born in Columbus County on October 20,...

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March 15, 2021
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City to sponsor COVID clinic

Whiteville is partnering with a healthcare firm to provide a vaccination clinic next week. Covid-19 vaccines will be available at the Whiteville Parks and Recreation Center, 255 Recreation Center Driv...

Jefferson Weaver
March 12, 2021
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Hilburn won’t run for reelection

Lake Waccamaw Mayor Daniel Hilburn will not run for reelection. “I’ve been in office for 15 years here, and in public service in one way or another for 34 years,”...

Jefferson Weaver
March 12, 2021
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