Obituaries
Sylvia Jeanette (McZeak) Grant
Sylvia Jeanette McZeak Grant, 67, of Whiteville, died Saturday, July 31, 2021 [Read More]
Month: July 2021
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Danny Vernon Norris
Danny Vernon Norris, age 55, of Loris, SC, died Friday, July 30, 2021 [Read More]
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John E. Jones
Mr. John E. Jones passed on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 [Read More]
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William Dudney
Mr. William Audrey Dudney, 81, of Tabor City, died Thursday afternoon, July 29, 2021 [Read More]
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Ms. Minnie Blanks
Ms. Minnie Blanks transitioned from labor to reward late Wednesday evening, July 28, 2021 [Read More]
Church News
Community prayer for schools Aug. 15
The local faith community is coming together Aug. 15 to join in prayer for the coming school year. This effort of faith was put into place by Dr. Dave Heller and Rev. Willard McPherson a [Read More]
Church News
The Good News for July 31-Aug. 6
Columbus County has really come out of its shell this past week, and has shown that giving is a big part of the community. From donations to volunteering, residents, and visitors are showing the softer [Read More]
Obituaries
Brian Lynch
Brian Lynch, age 36, of Evergreen, NC, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021. [Read More]
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Judy Grey (Watts) King
Judy King of Chadbourn, NC, died Friday, July 30, 2021 [Read More]
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Lee Drew George
Lee Drew George, 83, of 319 Lakeland Circle, Hallsboro, NC, died Friday, July 30, 2021 [Read More]
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Sidney Eugene “Gene” Malpass
Sidney Eugene “Gene” Malpass, age 73, of Delco, passed away peacefully at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare [Read More]
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Sarah Lee (George) Towns
Sarah Lee George Towns, 86, of, Chadbourn, died Monday, July 26, 2021 [Read More]
Commentary
Six months of change
A lot can change in six months, and it can be kind of frightening. The vaccine that was derided and cursed by politicians and the press for not being safe is suddenly a badge of [Read More]
Covid-19
Masks to be required on buses, urged indoors
County school students will be required to wear masks on buses as the new school year starts, but face coverings will be optional indoors for students and staff. The Columbus County Board of Education today [Read More]
Business
Governor to update COVID efforts at 3
Gov. Roy Cooper and the N.C. COVID-19 task force will have a news conference at 3 p.m.Cooper is expected to discuss the rise in Delta variant cases across the state.You can view the livestream here:https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference
Obituaries
Martha Jane Harris
Martha Jane Harris 74, of Whiteville passed on Monday, July 26, 2021 [Read More]