Obituaries
Henry Daniel Epps
Henry Daniel Epps, age 75 of Whiteville, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 [Read More]
Month: September 2021
Obituaries
Bessie (Coleman) Thompson
Bessie Lou Thompson, 86, of Whiteville passed on Sunday, September 5, 2021. [Read More]
Obituaries
William Q Jaimes
Mr. William Q Jaimes, age 27, of Clarendon, entered eternal rest on Friday, September 3, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Deborah Dianne Smith Gore
Deborah Dianne Smith Gore, age 66, passed away at Columbus Regional Healthcare on Saturday, September 4, 2021. [Read More]
Obituaries
Tasheta Reneé (Shipman) Davis
October 15, 1978 ~ September 3, 2021 (age 42) Tasheta Reneé Shipman Davis, 42, of Whiteville, died Friday, September 3, 2021, at her home. Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville.
Obituaries
Rena Mae (Gause) Price
Rena Mae Gause Price, 82, of Whiteville,, died Saturday, September 4, 2021 [Read More]
Crime
Building burned near Lake
Fire crews were on the scene of a structure fire near Wooded Acres late Friday afternoon.No injuries were reported, but the building was destroyed. Lake Waccamaw and Hallsboro responded to the call.
Commentary
The Golden Promise • Jefferson Weaver
My shirt was soaked, despite having been relieved of its sleeves and collars somewhere in a previous life, when it was armor for an office rather than minimal protection from mosquitoes, sunburn and disdainful looks [Read More]
Good News
The Good News for Sept. 4-10
Columbus County will be buzzing with all kinds of activities over the next couple of weeks as folks honor the fallen and raise money for worthy causes. Celebrations, observances, and lots of good eats are [Read More]
Crime
Court of appeals stops felon voting move
A ruling that would have allowed 55,000 convicted felons to cast a ballot has been stopped by the State Court of Appeals. On Aug. 30, a three-judge panel of Wake County Superior Court judges ordered [Read More]