Obituaries
Bernice (Wilson) Etheridge
Berniece Wilson Etheridge age 85 of Whiteville went to be with her Lord Saturday, September 18, 2021 [Read More]
Year: 2021
Church News
Olive May (Brown) Watson-Barefield
Friday, September 17, 2021, God called Mrs. May Barefield to her Heavenly home; she lived a wonderful life of 102 years. [Read More]
Obituaries
Lucille (Blackwell) Dyson
Lucille Blackwell Dyson, age 86 of Chadbourn, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021. Services will be held at a later date. [Read More]
Obituaries
Edgar Devon Hinson
Edgar Devon Hinson, age 85 Chadbourn, went to be with his Lord on Friday, September 17, 2021. Services will be announced soon. [Read More]
Obituaries
Benjamin Lee Wright
Benjamin Oscar Wright, age 67, of Gaston Sellers Road, Whiteville, died Thursday, September 16, 2021 [Read More]
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The Good News for Sept. 18 – Sept. 24
Summer days are winding down, but a season of festivities is in full swing in the county. There’s even something for the little guys out there. • Speaking of little guys, congratulations are in order [Read More]
Covid-19
Local school nutrition services impacted by food shortages
COVID-19 has caused staff shortages to many businesses and organizations over the past 18 months, and it’s now impacting how schools will feed their students. The N.C. Department of Public Instruction this week released a [Read More]
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Stolen Columbus equipment found in Johnston
Heavy equipment that disappeared from a Clarendon construction site has been recovered near Four Oaks. Sheriff Jody Greene said in a press release that on Aug. 4, a Caterpillar mini excavator and Vermeer trencher were [Read More]
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Victim identified in Tuesday killing
Julius Armani Miller has been named as the man shot to death in a triple-shooting near Chadbourn Tuesday.Miller, 20, was gunned down in a Dessie Road home around 11:30 p.m., according to the Columbus County [Read More]
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Fighting, grave destruction charged
One man has been charged after he allegedly assaulted one man, chased a woman, desecrated a graveyard, and then fought with deputies Wednesday. Paul Nobles, 34, of Davidson, was charged with assault and battery, resisting [Read More]
Covid-19
COVID vaccinations today at Aging office
A COVID-19 vaccination event will be held today (Friday) from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Columbus County Department of Aging. Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available. Each first time patient will receive [Read More]
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Teen Court helps juvenile defenders
It’s far too often that defendants under the age of 21 appear on court dockets, but when Columbus County has another option out there to try to steer those kids in the right direction. Tony [Read More]
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Multi-county dealer had ties here
Five counties and multiple agencies came together to break open a major drug trafficking ring with major connections here, according to a release from the New Hanover Sheriff’s Office. Nearly a year after initiating an [Read More]
Health
Columbus Regional offices renamed
Columbus Regional is now donning a new sign that reads “Center for Robotic Surgery” on the front of the building. The hospital has been making advances in medicine, and now has state-of-the-art technology used by [Read More]
Obituaries
Julius A. Miller
September 1, 2002 ~ September 14, 2021 (age 19) Julius Miller 19 of Fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on September 14, 2021. Services are incomplete at this time.
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ATMC awards $35,000 to 12 local educators
ATMC recently awarded $35,000 in grant funds to 12 Columbus educators to expand educational programs here. Recipients in the Columbus County area include Danielle Hinson and Michael Powell of Chadbourn Elementary; Amy Malpass of East [Read More]