Obituaries
Annie Mae (Ward) Cartrette
Annie Mae Ward Cartrette, age 86, left her earthly home of Brunswick, NC to join her husband, John Pinkney Cartrette in heaven for Christmas. [Read More]
Year: 2021
Obituaries
Blanchie Moore Hinson
Blanchie Moore Hinson, age 84, of the Buckhead Community of Bolton, died Sunday, December 19, 2021 [Read More]
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David Alan Sanderson
September 26, 1965 ~ December 17, 2021 (age 56) David Alan Sanderson, age 56, of Whiteville, died Friday, December 17, 2021 in his home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. peacock funeral home
Obituaries
Mr. Malton Gore
Mr. Malton Gore 83, exchanged his physical life for a home in Glory on Friday December 17, 2021 [Read More]
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Richard Faison, Jr
Mr Richard Faison, Jr. 79, affectionally known as “Eight Ball” of Whiteville, answered the call of the Lord on Tuesday December 21 [Read More]
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Billy Gene Swinton
Billy Gene Swinton, 73, formerly of Chadbourn, died Sunday, December 19, 2021 [Read More]
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Inez (Barden) Berry
Inez Barden Berry, 69, formerly of Whiteville, died Thursday, December 16, 2021 [Read More]
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Terry Lynn Carter
Terry Lynn Carter (Moe), age 61 of Evergreen, slipped into eternal peace on December 20, 2021 [Read More]
Front Page
Non-profit Hints at Lawsuit Against CCSO
UPDATED. A national non-profit is threatening to sue the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office over a Bible verse on a wall at the facility. The sheriff says he believes the attack may be politically motivated, and [Read More]
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Juvenile to be Charged as Adult in Friday Killing
One suspect has been arrested in the Friday night shootout that killed one teen and injured two others. District Attorney Jon David said in a press release that a juvenile was taken into custody by [Read More]
Sports
Daily Sports Wrap Up
12/20/21 Sports Wrap-Up NFL : It was a game where you just kept waiting for Tom Brady to take control, but it just never materialized. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fall to 10-4 on the season, as the New [Read More]
Obituaries
Brenda Joyce (Fowler) Ward
Brenda Joyce Fowler Ward, age 74 of Ash, died on Sunday, December 19, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Joe “Pete” King
Joe “Pete” King, 75, of Nichols, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2021 [Read More]
Covid-19
Governor: Delta, Omicron combo could break records
The combination of Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19 could cause 10,000 new cases a day by January, Gov. Roy Cooper said in a press conference today (Tuesday). “With holiday gatherings, COVID cases beginning to [Read More]
Sports
Daily Sports Wrap Up
12/19/21 Sports Wrap-Up NCAA: Busy day across the NCAA. The Bowl season kicked-off on Friday. Friday: Bahamas Bowl – The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders beat the Toledo Rockets 33-24. Cure Bowl – Coastal Carolina Chanticleers [Read More]
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The Christmas Spirit is Alive in Whiteville
Various Shots of the Holiday Spirit in Downtown Whiteville courtesy of Photographer, Local Meteorologist, Teacher, Musician, and Father, Christopher Cawley We would love to see your pictures here on the Columbus County News website. You [Read More]