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Barbara (Collier) Prince
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Barbara (Collier) Prince

Barbara Collier Prince, 82 of Whiteville passed on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 ...

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August 11, 2021
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There were cheers, pom-poms, airhorns and applause for the Whiteville DYB World Series winners Tuesday as they had a parade through downtown.
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Whiteville honors DYB champs

The Whiteville Majors were honored with a parade and at the Whiteville City Council Tuesday night as part of continuing accolades for their World Series win. The team will also...

Jefferson Weaver
August 11, 2021
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Mayor Daniel Hilburn reads the resolution honoring the DYB World Champion Riegelwood team Tuesday.
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DYB champs honored at Lake

Cheers rang out in Lake Waccamaw Town Hall Tusday evening as the Riegelwood Dixie Youth Boys baseball team was honored.  The team, known as “The Wood,” became N.C. State Division...

Jefferson Weaver
August 11, 2021
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The burned-remains of this 1980s Ford Mustang were finally recovered after ten hours of work Monday. (CCSO photo)
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Burned out Mustang found in Cape Fear

This is one fish story where the quarry that didn’t get away. A fisherman called 911 Monday after finding something suspicious on his sonar in the Cape Fear River near...

Jefferson Weaver
August 11, 2021
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Deputies arrested at least one man -- who refused to give his name to authorities -- in the raid on this home (Kandi Thompson photo)
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‘Johnn Doe’ jailed after Tabor drug raid

The suspect arrested in a drug raid Aug. 5 has no name or address that he is sharing with law enforcement – but he has a string of felony charges....

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2021
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Dameron's Drug Store has been a fissure in Tabor City for years.
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Tabor drug store help schools

Helping the community has been a staple part of Dameron Drug ever since they opened their doors in 1946. H.G. “Doc” Dameron moved to Tabor in 1946. He then purchased...

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August 10, 2021
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Partnership has assistance available

A non-profit organization is putting out the call to those in need.  The Southeastern Community Action Partnership has been serving families in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Hoke, Pender, Robeson,...

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2021
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County board moves to stick with masks optional policy

Columbus County Board of Education voted Monday to keep masks will be optional for students inside the classroom, but mandatory (as required by federal law) when using school transportation. The...

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2021
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Back to School block party Friday

Sandy Plains Baptist Church will be having a back-to-school block party this coming Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be music, food, and a school supply give-a-way....

Jefferson Weaver
August 10, 2021
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Christopher Gower in front of his art gallery and tattoo parlor.
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Painting art on canvas and skin in Tabor City

An art studio on in Tabor City offers peace, beauty and tattoos. Local artist Christopher Gower has settled into his art studio in downtown Tabor City after a long and...

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August 10, 2021
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Stella (Chestnut) Vaught
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Stella (Chestnut) Vaught

Stella Chestnut Vaught, 63, formerly of Whiteville, died Saturday, August 7, 2021,...

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August 9, 2021
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Deborah "Debbie" Graham
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Deborah “Debbie” Graham

Deborah “Debbie” Mincey Graham, age 65 of Whiteville, ...

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August 9, 2021
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Tyler Blake Britt
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Tyler Blake Britt

Tyler Blake Britt age 31 died Sunday August 8, 2021...

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August 9, 2021
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Flowers stolen from grave

Someone allegedly took flowers from a grave off Frank Norris Road, according to a report with the sheriff’s office. Priscilla Godwin told investigators she went to her mother’s grave off...

Jefferson Weaver
August 9, 2021
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Man shot on Peacock

One man was hurt in a drive-by shooting near Tabor City Sunday. The sheriff’s office said Byren Stephens was in the 24000 block of Peacock Road when an unknown gunman...

Jefferson Weaver
August 9, 2021
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Woman charged with drugs during shoplifting stop

Heroin charges were pressed against a Tabor City woman after she allegedly wandered through a store for several hours while shoplifting. Penny Tabitha “Fat Baby” Jordan, 32, was charged with...

Jefferson Weaver
August 9, 2021
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