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Steven A. McCullum
Steven Alton McCullum, 55, passed away peacefully, while holding the love of his life’s hand, on Saturday, October 2, 2021 [Read More]
Year: 2021
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Two dead in Whiteville crash
Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash in Whiteville Monday. Kenneth Goben and Javier Pena were killed in the crash. Two other victims were airlifted to New Hanover Regional, according to the Whiteville Police. The [Read More]
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Whiteville High School homecoming photos
Here are a few highlights from Whiteville Homecoming Game and Court Friday, from Jeff Reichert. You can find far more on our Facebook page. Share and enjoy!
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The Good News for Oct. 2-8
Cooler weather is finally rolling in for Columbus County, and there is so much to do this fall season. Halloween adventures, fairs, and festivals await citizens as leaves fall and pumpkins appear on front porches [Read More]
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Daphine Waye
Mrs. Daphine Waye, age 77, of Tabor City, NC entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 3, 2021 [Read More]
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Nelda Sue Horne
Nelda Sue Horne age 69, of Martinez, GA and formerly of Whiteville, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2021 [Read More]
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LaTrisha Nicole Purcha
LaTrisha Nicole Purcha of Fair Bluff – suddenly passed on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 [Read More]
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Harry Devon “Pee Wee” Hinson
Harry Devon “Pee Wee” Hinson, age 80 Cerro Gordo went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 2, 2021 [Read More]
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Allen Henry Nelson, Jr.
Allen Henry Nelson, Jr. age 78 of Whiteville, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021, [Read More]
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Mrs. Carolina (Robinson) White
Mrs. Carolina Robinson White peacefully entered into everlasting rest on Friday, October 1, 2021 [Read More]
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Dewayne M. Brooks
Dewayne Brooks 28 of Chadbourn transitioned into eternal rest on September 29, 2021. [Read More]
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Whiteville homecoming parade
The annual tradition continued today (Friday) as the Whiteville High School homecoming court, escorted by the WHS band, cheerleaders and student groups, brought a parade through downtown Whiteville.
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Yellow ribbons for somebody’s child • Jefferson Weaver
For weeks, it seems the country has been devoted to the tragic story of a lovely young woman named Gabby Petito.Videos and photographs show a happy, spirited young lady trekking across country with her fiancé. [Read More]
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Woman charged for shooting man, spitting on officer
Whiteville Police jailed a woman after she allegedly shot a man, then spat on the arresting officer responding to the call. Chiquita Jwander Powell, 33, of 222 W. Virgil St., Whiteville was arrested Thursday on [Read More]
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Rector found guilty of murder
Tucker Mackenzie Rector has been found guilty of first degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The jury in the case returned the verdict just after 2 p.m. [Read More]
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Chadbourn suspect gets federal time
Lukim Lamont Pittman will serve 81 months in federal prison for selling drugs and a Glock handgun to undercover informants. Eastern District U.S. Attorney G. Norman Acker announced this morning (Friday) that Pittman received the [Read More]