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Ted Ervin Smith
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Ted Ervin Smith

Ted Ervin Smith, 72, of Ash, died May 26, 2021...

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May 31, 2021
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Glenda Marie (Garrell) Elkins
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Glenda Marie (Garrell) Elkins

Glenda Marie Garrell Elkins, age 60 of Clarkton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 30th, 2021...

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May 31, 2021
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Joyce (Griffin) Herring
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Joyce (Griffen) Herring

Mrs. Joyce G. Herring 75, of Whiteville passed on Sunday, May 30, 2021...

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May 31, 2021
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Left to right: Third place winners Dalton Pridgen and Hugh Smith (who took home the prize for Biggest Bass, at 6.1lbs); first place winner John Norris with a bundle weighing 20.4 lbs; and second place winners Tom Elliott and Lindsey Musselwhite.
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Lake Tabor holds 16th annual bass tournament

The fish were biting Saturday at Lake Tabor, and several area anglers have the prizes to prove it. The 16th annual Lake Tabor Bass Tournament was sponsored by the Greater Tabor...

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May 31, 2021
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Memorial Day salute on Madison Street

Whiteville firefighters showed their respect for the nation’s war dead this morning by flying this massive American flag over Madison Street....

Jefferson Weaver
May 31, 2021
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Golf carts ‘Cruise for a Cause’ at Lake

Folks in Lake Waccamaw and surrounding communities came out to participate in the 2021 Cruise for the Cause Golf Cart Parade Sunday (today). This year’s proceeds went to the National...

Jefferson Weaver
May 30, 2021
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Bonnie Faye (Brock) Hinson
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Bonnie Faye (Brock) Hinson

Bonnie Faye Brock Hinson, age 75 of Cerro Gordo went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 29, 2021...

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May 30, 2021
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Susan "Sue" (McLelland) Turner
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Susan “Sue” (McLelland) Turner

Susan “Sue” McLelland Turner, age 77 of Whiteville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2021,...

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May 30, 2021
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Woodrow Franklin "Jack" Penny
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Woodrow Franklin “Jack” Penny

Woodrow Franklin “Jack” Penny, age 81, of the Williams Township Community died Saturday , May 29, 2021...

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May 30, 2021
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Glenn D. Dew
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Glenn D. Dew

Glenn D. Dew, age 59, of Conway, SC died Saturday, May 29, 2021 ...

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May 30, 2021
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Matthew RaQuan McKinney
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Matthew RaQuan McKinney

Matthew RaQuan McKinney, 24, formerly of Whiteville, died Friday, May 28, 2021, ...

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May 28, 2021
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A man named Frank

Column by Jefferson Weaver They stand frozen in time, two men far younger than I am now, Gary Cooper-esque smiles under dark eyes. The taller of the two is my...

Jefferson Weaver
May 28, 2021
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Fireworks, open fires prohibited for holiday weekend

Lake Waccamaw is well known for its private fireworks displays during holiday weekends, but officials hope this year that the skies stay dark and quiet. Lake Waccamaw Fire Chief Barney...

Jefferson Weaver
May 28, 2021
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Chipmunk sightings sought by WRC

Chipmunks in North Carolina are only known to live north and west of Wake County, however, a recent photograph submitted to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has biologists wondering if its range...

Jefferson Weaver
May 28, 2021
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Johnny Todd with some his grandchildren.
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Fundraiser for Hallsboro’s ‘Mr. Johnny’ June 19

A fundraiser will be held for Johnny Todd of Hallsboro on June 19 at the building beside Pierce and Company on Sam Potts Highway from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  In April,...

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May 28, 2021
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Mary Lee Patterson
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Mary Lee Patterson

Mrs. Mary Lee Patterson, 88, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Born February 2, 1933 in Tabor City...

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May 28, 2021
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