Obituaries
William Elwood Watts
William Elwood Watts age 91, died Friday November 19, 2021 [Read More]
Year: 2021
Obituaries
Michael Weaver
Michael Weaver, 51, of Bronx, NY, died Saturday, November 13, 2021 [Read More]
Church News
The Good News Nov. 20-26
Thursday may be turkey day, but Christmas is closing in on Columbus County in a big way. From the western end to the eastern side, everyone is getting in on the holiday spirit with [Read More]
Front Page
Crystal Faircloth • Crabapples, fig trees, and me
I was born in the South, and raised as country as fried chicken. Like any typical southern child, I had the overwhelming need to pluck fruit from trees and bushes, and put said fruit [Read More]
Front Page
Hines trial delayed
The murder trial of a man charged with playing a role in a series of shootings in Whiteville has been delayed due to COVID-19. Corey Tashombe Hines, now 26, was charged with first degree murder [Read More]
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Murder defendant charged; inmate hospitalized
An inmate in the county detention center is facing additional charges after allegedly stabbing another prisoner Tuesday. Nigel Bracey, 32, struck Roderick Barr multiple times about the upper left arm with unknown object, according to [Read More]
Business
‘Historic day for Columbus County’
More than $50 million in capital projects here funded by state budget. Rep. Brenden Jones was the man of the hour Friday morning as officials announced more than $50 million in local capital projects that [Read More]
Front Page
Water break causes boil advisory at lake
The crew installing high speed internet lines at Lake Waccamaw broke a water main on Old 74 this morning, causing a water outage, according to the town. The affected areas include James Avenue, Bingham Lane, [Read More]
Obituaries
Roy L. Worley
Roy Lee Worley, age 75, of Clarendon, died Thursday, November 18, 2021 in his home [Read More]
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Robert Scotson Jenkins
Robert Scotson Jenkins 82, of Bolton passed on November 15, 2021 [Read More]
Front Page
Cooper signs budget; county to detail plans
For the first time since 2017, North Carolina has a budget. Gov. Roy Cooper somewhat reluctantly signed the $25.9 billion budget today (Thursday). The state budget increases by 4.3 percent over the last biennial budget, [Read More]
Obituaries
John “Johnny” Calvin Cartrette, Jr.
John Calvin Cartrette, Jr., age 60, died Wednesday, November 17, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Holly L. (Gladish) Bowen
Holly Leann Bowen, 36, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 [Read More]
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Mr. James Shipman
Mr. James Shipman age 72, of Whiteville passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 [Read More]
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Mr. George G. Cooper
Mr. George G. Cooper of, Leland passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 [Read More]
Front Page
Battle of the undefeated is Friday at Legion
This weekend kicks off with all eyes on Legion Stadium as the “Battle of the undefeated” kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Bulldogs of St. Pauls come into Whiteville confident with a 10-0 record, scoring almost [Read More]