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J.H. Kelly
Mr. J.H. Kelly 85, of Wilmington passed on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home. He was born in Columbus
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Year: 2021
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The Good News for the week of May 22-29
Columbus County News is proud to announce two new members of the CCN family. Crystal Faircloth of Lake Waccamaw and Kandi Thompson of Tabor City will be covering local governments, human interest stories and other [Read More]
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Golf Cart cruise is Sunday at lake
The 2021 Cruise-For-A-Cause Golf Cart Parade and Fundraiser benefitting The National Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation will take place at Lake Waccamaw Sunday (May 30). The inaugural cruise took place during the first Memorial Day weekend [Read More]
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Tabor City children plant yams for upcoming festival
A children’s yam planting program took place Monday at the Tabor City Library. The program was a prelude for this year’s Tabor City Yam Festival, set for October. The theme this year is “A Blast [Read More]
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Iris (Pridgen) Sasser
Mrs. Iris Pridgen Sasser 85, of Whiteville passed on Monday, May 24, 2021 [Read More]
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Lindsey Britt
Traci Lindsey Britt, age 24, of Orrum, passed away Saturday May 22, 2021. [Read More]
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LWVFD’s Gore feted at surprise party
Chief Jerry Gore had no idea of the celebration taking place inside of Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue Department in his honor until he and wife Anne Gore pulled up to the waiting crowd of [Read More]
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More charges for alleged abuser
The Clarendon man charged with child sex abuse now faces additional charges.Frederick William Booth, 56, is being held under $350,000 secured bond on three counts of statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a child. [Read More]
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Consumer Health: Understanding the link between depression and pain
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think and behave, and it can lead to emotional and physical problems. Depression and pain [Read More]
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Burning ban in effect for Columbus
4:52 p.m. Hallsboro Volunteer Fire Department is responding to a woods fire located at 5640 Sam Potts Highway. The cause is currently unknown. Dry conditions and intense heat across 26 counties has led the state [Read More]
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Crystal Gayle Hewitt
Crystal Gayle Hewitt age 40, died Friday May 21, 2021 [Read More]
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ECHS seniors lauded with Lake parade
Seniors celebrated in style Sunday with a baccalaureate service and parade around Lake Waccamaw as the community came out to celebrate the East Columbus High School graduating Class of 2021. The baccalaureate service was held [Read More]
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Patricia “Pat” Lee (Cox) Sellers
Patricia “Pat” Cox Sellers, age 77 of the Sellerstown community of Whiteville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 23, 2021, [Read More]
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Melissa Lynn Strickland
Melissa Lynn Strickland, age 55, of Loris, SC died Saturday, May 22, 2021 [Read More]
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Wendy Stanley
Wendy Stanley 76 of Tabor City [Read More]
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Patricia Lynn (Turner) Lewis
Patricia Lynn Turner Lewis, 61, died Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was the daughter of Mazell Brown Turner of Hallsboro, NC [Read More]