Obituaries
John E. Jones
Mr. John E. Jones passed on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 [Read More]
Year: 2021
Obituaries
William Dudney
Mr. William Audrey Dudney, 81, of Tabor City, died Thursday afternoon, July 29, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Ms. Minnie Blanks
Ms. Minnie Blanks transitioned from labor to reward late Wednesday evening, July 28, 2021 [Read More]
Church News
Community prayer for schools Aug. 15
The local faith community is coming together Aug. 15 to join in prayer for the coming school year. This effort of faith was put into place by Dr. Dave Heller and Rev. Willard McPherson a [Read More]
Church News
The Good News for July 31-Aug. 6
Columbus County has really come out of its shell this past week, and has shown that giving is a big part of the community. From donations to volunteering, residents, and visitors are showing the softer [Read More]
Obituaries
Brian Lynch
Brian Lynch, age 36, of Evergreen, NC, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021. [Read More]
Obituaries
Judy Grey (Watts) King
Judy King of Chadbourn, NC, died Friday, July 30, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Lee Drew George
Lee Drew George, 83, of 319 Lakeland Circle, Hallsboro, NC, died Friday, July 30, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Sidney Eugene “Gene” Malpass
Sidney Eugene “Gene” Malpass, age 73, of Delco, passed away peacefully at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare [Read More]
Obituaries
Sarah Lee (George) Towns
Sarah Lee George Towns, 86, of, Chadbourn, died Monday, July 26, 2021 [Read More]
Front Page
Six months of change
A lot can change in six months, and it can be kind of frightening. The vaccine that was derided and cursed by politicians and the press for not being safe is suddenly a badge of [Read More]
Covid-19
Masks to be required on buses, urged indoors
County school students will be required to wear masks on buses as the new school year starts, but face coverings will be optional indoors for students and staff. The Columbus County Board of Education today [Read More]
Business
Governor to update COVID efforts at 3
Gov. Roy Cooper and the N.C. COVID-19 task force will have a news conference at 3 p.m.Cooper is expected to discuss the rise in Delta variant cases across the state.You can view the livestream here:https://www.ncdps.gov/news-conference
Obituaries
Martha Jane Harris
Martha Jane Harris 74, of Whiteville passed on Monday, July 26, 2021 [Read More]
Business
COVID increases across county; schools discuss response Thursday
The growing surge of COVID-19 in the state is causing local officials to take action on a number of fronts. Whiteville Police announced Wednesday (today) that the office is closed to the public. The office [Read More]
Front Page
Fake $100 turns up at watermelon stand
The money left in a watermelon honor system cash box Tuesday was less than honorable. Robert Worley of Cerro Gordo contacted the sheriff’s office after someone left a movie prop $100 bill at his roadside [Read More]