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Dianne (Allen) Jackson
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Dianne (Allen) Jackson

Dianne Allen Jackson, 68, formerly of Bladenboro passed away on November 26, 2021. ...

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November 30, 2021
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Mildred L. Stevenson
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Mildred L. Stevenson

Mother Mildred L. Stevenson of Longwood, passed on Sunday, November 28, 2021...

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November 30, 2021
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Matthew “Pie Baby” Drayton,
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Matthew Drayton

Matthew “Pie Baby” Drayton, 71, of Whiteville, died Monday, November 29, 2021...

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November 30, 2021
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Larry McMillian
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Larry McMillian

Larry “Gish” McMillian, 70, of Whiteville, died Thursday, November 25, 2021...

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November 30, 2021
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Linda Faye (Strickland) Collins
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Linda Faye (Strickland) Collins

Linda Strickland Collins, 80 of Chadbourn went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 29, 2021...

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November 30, 2021
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Gene Charles Cochran
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Gene Charles Cochran

Gene Charles Cochran, age 61 of Whiteville, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021...

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November 30, 2021
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William Peycke
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William Peycke

 William Peycke, peacefully answered the master's call on November 30,2021...

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November 30, 2021
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The 23rd Annual MVRA Toy Run is Saturday. (file)
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Toy run to rumble through Columbus Saturday

  This Saturday is the Military Veteran Riders Association’s 23rd annual Columbus County Toy Run.  The turnout is expected to be better than in past years, with pleasant weather and great t...

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November 30, 2021
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Donnie Shane Coleman
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Break-in flops, suspect jailed

A failed break-in attempt still successfully sent a suspect to jail Nov. 17. Donnie Shane Coleman, 44, was charged with property damage, communicating threats, second degree trespassing, and breaking ...

Jefferson Weaver
November 30, 2021
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Winter Youth Baseball registration poster  
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Whiteville Youth Basketball signups thru Dec. 3

Registration for the Whiteville Parks and Recreation Winter Youth Basketball League is going on through Dec. 3.  The league is for ages 5-16, and you can register in person at City...

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November 30, 2021
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A basketball and a ring
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High school basketball action for Nov. 30

Boys Varsity   Tip-offs are 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted  The Whiteville Wolfpack open their season as South Brunswick Cougars come to town.   The East Columbus Gators travel to W...

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November 30, 2021
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Crystal Faircloth
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Crystal Faircloth • End of an era

I sighed and rubbed my hands over my face as we approached the dilapidated broken-down structure that loomed before us.  The old packhouse had been a beacon of contentment to...

Jefferson Weaver
November 30, 2021
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James Christian Brooks (age 47)
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James Christian Brooks

James Christian Brooks, age 47, of Lake Waccamaw passed away after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, November 28, 2021...

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November 29, 2021
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Charles Fred Williamson
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Charles Fred Williamson

Charles Fred Williamson, age 68, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021...

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November 29, 2021
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Steve Warren Evers
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Steve Warren Evers

Steve Warren Evers, age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 24, 2021...

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November 29, 2021
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Raids send 16 to jail on drug charges

Deputies executed multiple search warrants in Bolton and elsewhere Friday, arresting 16 people on drug charges as part of Operation Giving Thanks. The arrests came after an extended investigation by...

Jefferson Weaver
November 29, 2021
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