Obituaries
Marvin Eugene Hamilton, Jr.
Mr. Marvin Eugene Hamilton, 54 of Whiteville passed on December 22, 2021 [Read More]
Month: December 2021
Sports
Daily Sports Wrap Up
12/24/21 Sports Wrap-Up NFL: Thursday night is here and so is the start of week 16 in the NFL. The 49ers head into Tennessee to take on the Titans. Clear skies tonight and a low near [Read More]
Front Page
Suspect Flees, Crashes, Hits Police Car
Dead tags caused a traffic stop that resulted in a brief chase and a collision Tuesday, according to the Chadbourn Police Department. Gregory Sean Fray was charged with fleeing to elude arrest, assault on a [Read More]
Front Page
Head-on Crash Claims Teen
Updated One person died and five were hurt in a head-on collision Wednesday at Lake Waccamaw. Victoria Nicole “Tori” Simmons, 19, died at the scene of the Waccamaw Shores crash. Chief Scott Hyatt said Simmons [Read More]
Obituaries
Beverly Diane (Fairfax) Kinlaw
Beverly Diane Fairfax Kinlaw, age 64 of Chadbourn, heard the call from Heaven on Monday, December 20, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Mary Caravella Discala
Mary C. Discala, age 97, of Tabor City, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Mr. Mar’Kel De’Andre Evans
Mr. Markel Deandre Evans, age 18 transitioned from this life into life eternal Friday, December 17, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Mr. Carlton C. Jones Jr.
Mr. Carlton C. Jones Jr. of Clarkton, entered into everlasting rest on December 18, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Joseph Gaskins
Graveside services Friday, December 24, 2021 at 12 noon at Welches Creek Cemetery, Whiteville. [Read More]
Front Page
One killed in Lake wreck
One person is dead and four injured after a two-vehicle collision on Waccamaw Shores Road this evening. Multiple departments and two helicopters were deployed to the wreck. This is a developing story. Check back with [Read More]
Front Page
The Good News for Dec. 22-31
Columbus County News and WTXY Kool 103.9 FM would like to wish all our readers and listeners a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy New Year. Please remember to shop local after the [Read More]
Commentary
Letter to the Editor: What’s Real Reason for Complaint?
An advocacy group called Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) under the advisement of a ‘concerned citizen’ here in Columbus County has attacked our Sheriff’s Department about a Bible verse on the walls of the [Read More]
Sports
Daily Sports Wrap Up
12/21/21 Sports Wrap-Up NFL: Tom Brady was named to the NFL Pro-Bowl for the 15th time, making him the all-time leader in Pro-Bowl selections. The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Browns 16-14, in last night’s early game in Cleveland. [Read More]
Commentary
The Angel in the Trashcan
I had no idea, when Hurricane Matthew pushed water into our home in 2016, that my wife was making plans for Christmas. As we dashed and sloshed around with flashlights, lifting boxes, trying to raise [Read More]
Obituaries
Johnny Levance Isaac
Johnny Levance Issac 64 of Chadbourn transitioned into eternal rest on December 14, 2021. [Read More]
Obituaries
Joseph Travis Ward
Joseph Travis Ward, age 86, of Nakina, passed away peacefully, December 20, 2021 [Read More]