Obituaries
Mary Madine (Piggott) Wall
Mary Madine Piggott Wall, 77, formerly of Nakina, died Friday, November 26, 2021 [Read More]
Year: 2021
Obituaries
Mark “Timmy” Timothy Allen
Mr. Mark “Timmy” Timothy Allen 56, of Delco passed on November 23, 2021. [Read More]
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Richard “Ricky” Smith
Richard C. Smith, age 64 of Chadbourn, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 [Read More]
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Whiteville firefighters have busy Thanksgiving
Five separate calls meant there was little rest for Whiteville firefighters on Thanksgiving. One home was destroyed, another one damaged, and two piles of debris were possibly set on fire at a derelict shopping center. [Read More]
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Families First seeks Christmas sponsors
Families First, Inc is committed to serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Columbus and Bladen counties, but they also serve the children of survivors. Christmas is no exception. Families First is [Read More]
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The Good News Nov. 27- Dec. 3
With Thanksgiving behind us, the Christmas season is getting a jumpstart this year. Make sure you check out our compilation of Christmas parades and festivals elsewhere on the CCN webpage. • Celebrate the Holidays Downtown [Read More]
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‘Time is too precious’
Waccamaw Siouan Tribe preserving their culture for the future. Many times in life we miss the opportunity to learn and preserve the knowledge of our elders, but the Waccamaw Siouan tribe is making sure their heritage lives [Read More]
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Real Whiteville Santa back in town today
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the Real Whiteville Santa has returned to Santa’s House just in time for Christmas. Columbus County News had the privilege of interviewing jolly ole St. Nick [Read More]
Obituaries
Darnell Roscoe McKenzie
Darnell Roscoe McKenzie, 53, formerly of Whiteville, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 [Read More]
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Adam Lee Jarrett
Mr. Adam Lee Jarrett, age 42, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Tabor City, entered eternal rest Wednesday, November 24, 2021 [Read More]
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Thomas Joseph Biaso Sr.
Thomas Biaso, Sr. (“Pop”), 91, entered heaven on November 25, 2021 [Read More]
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‘Did you have fun’
My father called my name, softly at first, then a little louder. The shadows outside my window were long, truncated by the sun rising on the opposite side, chasing away the night across a bed [Read More]
Health
Freeman named surgical services director
Josh Freeman, DNP, NP-C, has been named director of surgical services for UNC Health Southeastern. A Lumberton native and resident, he began his career with the health system in August 2014 as a nurse practitioner [Read More]
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Red Cross offers holiday safety tips
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s time to prepare the holiday feast and brush up on home fire safety. Plus, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect communities, planning your celebrations may be a little different this [Read More]
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Columbus County making spirits bright for Christmas in 2021
Columbus County is bringing back Christmas in a big way. COVID-19 eliminated or curtailed most area celebrations last year, and area towns are coming back better than ever. Whiteville is lighting up downtown beginning Nov. [Read More]
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Week 12 NFL Thanksgiving schedule
Chicago Bears (3-7) vs. Detroit Lions (0-9-1) 12:30 p.m. on Fox Las Vegas Raiders (5-5) vs. Dallas Cowboys (7-3) 4:30 p.m. on CBS Buffalo Bills (6-4) vs. New Orleans Saints (5-5) 8:20 p.m. on NBC