Obituaries
Lawrence “Porky” Dean Ward
Lawrence “Porky” Dean Ward, age 62 of Whiteville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 [Read More]
Month: November 2021
Obituaries
Robert Gene Holden
Robert Gene Holden, age 77, of Bolton, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, [Read More]
Front Page
Wilson wins Lake mayor race
Rosemary The election didn’t turn out as we’d hoped, but I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who volunteered and supported our campaign. Also, I want to extend a special thank you [Read More]
Obituaries
Annette N. Nobles
Annette N. Nobles, age 79 of Cerro Gordo, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Arthur Ivan Robinson McKay Jr.
Arthur Ivan Robinson McKay Jr., 76, of Little River, SC passed away Sunday October 31, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
James Elbert Piver
James Elbert Piver, age 83, of Whiteville, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 [Read More]
Church News
Boys and Girls home postpones chapel event
Many residents in Columbus County were disappointed to find out that the Halloween Safe Nite was once again cancelled this Halloween, but the Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina are taking necessary measures to [Read More]
Front Page
Tribe to share heritage, history and more at museum
The Waccamaw Siouan Powwow may have been cancelled the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is not stopping a great community of indigenous people from celebrating their heritage. November is American [Read More]
Front Page
2021 Pecan Festival to include parade and car show
The 2021 Pecan Harvest Festival is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 6 in downtown Whiteville. The day will include a parade, car show, and many vendor booths for attendees to explore. Festivities [Read More]
Front Page
The Front Porch
Crystal Faircloth Emma sat on the front porch watching her glass of sweet tea sweat in the mid-afternoon sun. She slipped one foot out of her cheap plastic flip-flops and pressed it into the darkening [Read More]
Obituaries
Dorothy “Dot” (Duncan) Borino
Dorothy “Dot” Duncan Borino, age 93 of Chadbourn, passed away November 2, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Cecil W. Norris
Cecil Norris, 67, of Tabor City, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Patricia Ann (Tenaglia) Kirt
Patricia Ann Kirt, age 62, of Whiteville, died November 2, 2021 in Horry County, SC. [Read More]
Elections
Britt, Roberts win Chadbourn; Wilson new mayor at Lake
Two of the most hotly contested municipal elections in the county came down to the wire yesterday, with Shannon Britt and Rashad Roberts winning two seats on the Chadbourn Town council and Matt Wilson overwhelming [Read More]
Obituaries
Felicia Wantoria Pierce-McKenzie
Felicia W. Pierce-McKenzie, 46, formerly of Whiteville, NC, died Monday, November 1, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Rev. Henry Vernon McKeithan
Rev. Henry Vernon McKeithan (Dockie) age 76 of Nakina, died in his home Monday, November 1, 2021 [Read More]