Obituaries
James “Anthony” Bass
ames “Anthony” Bass age 64, of Cerro Gordo passed on Saturday, September 26, 2021 [Read More]
Month: September 2021
Obituaries
LaTrisha Nicole Purcha
LaTrisha Nicole Purcha sudden passing on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the age of 42. [Read More]
Front Page
Woman charged with drugs, delinquency, firearm
A Leland woman was arrested in Columbus on a handful of charges, including exposing a teenager to drug activity. Arrest reports show Taleesha Angel Bryant, 22, of Northwest Road, Leland, was released $6,000 secured bond [Read More]
Obituaries
Arthur Lane, Jr
Arthur Lane, Jr of Tabor City, who passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. [Read More]
Elections
Soles announces sheriff’s bid — but when is election?
The date for filing hasn’t even been set in stone, but a third candidate has announced plans to run for sheriff next year. Jason Soles said Sunday in a social media post that he intends [Read More]
Obituaries
Eddie Leon Cumbee
Eddie Leon Cumbee, age 66, of the Crusoe community went home to be with his Lord on September 26, 2021. [Read More]
Obituaries
Lorena (Bennett) Harrelson Fowler
Lorena Bennett Harrelson Fowler, age 91, of Tabor City, died Monday, September 27, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Ted “Chipper” Watts Jr
Ted Watts Jr. “Chipper” age 76 of Tabor City, died Sunday September 26, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Vonnie Joyce (Gore) Hodges
Vonnie Joyce Gore Hodges, age 77, of Tabor City, NC, died Sunday, September 26, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Rosetta Melvin Vereen
Rosetta Melvin Vereen, 67, of Tabor City, NC, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, [Read More]
Obituaries
Joyce Ann Powell
Mrs. Joyce Dew Powell 83, of Atlanta, GA passed on Sunday, September 26, 2021. [Read More]
Obituaries
Charles Albert Huggins
Charles Albert Huggins, 81, of Whiteville, died Thursday, September 23, 2021, [Read More]
Covid-19
First murder trial since pandemic starts Monday
The first murder trial in Columbus County in more than a year begins Monday as the man accused of the brutal slaying of a senior citizen goes to court. Travis Mackenzie Rector, 24, is charged [Read More]
Obituaries
Latarius Evans
Mr. Latarius Evans, age 35, of Tabor City, entered eternal rest Wednesday, September 22, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Carolyn Meggs Prease
Carolyn Meggs Prease, age 89, of Whiteville, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 23, 2021 [Read More]
Front Page
Commissioners endorse original overpass plan
County commissioners Monday voted 6-1 to support the original plan to place an overpass with an access road at the intersection of U.S. 74-76 and Old Lake Road, reversing a decision made at an earlier [Read More]