Obituaries
Andrew “Andy” Clyde Davis, Sr.
Andrew “Andy” Clyde Davis, Sr., age 60 of Evergreen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 [Read More]
Month: January 2022
Obituaries
Lula Belle (Johnson) Fairfax
Lula Belle Johnson Fairfax, age 85 of Chadbourn, went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022 [Read More]
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Sherrill “Sherry” Marie (Hall) Mercer
Sherrill “Sherry” Marie Hall Mercer, age 75 of Chadbourn, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 [Read More]
Business
Veteran’s Park to Host Hearts and Vets walk-a-thon
The Veteran’s Memorial Park of America is stepping into the new year with hopes of raising money for the organization while bringing awareness to heart health. A county-wide walk-a-thon, Hearts and Vets, is scheduled to begin [Read More]
Sports
Daily Sports Wrap Up
01/04/2022 Your Daily Sports Wrap Up NFL: Last night the Cleveland Browns lost to Pittsburgh 26-14, in Ben Roethlisberger’s projected last game at home as a Pittsburgh Steeler. The crowd was rowdy right from the [Read More]
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Thousands in Cash, Shotguns, Marijuana Seized After Chase
More than $32,000 in cash, a quantity of marijuana and two shotguns were confiscated after a man fleeing from deputies allegedly hit a patrol car, causing it to crash into another vehicle. Rondrell Santana Leach, [Read More]
Business
Governor to address winter storm, COVID-19
Gov. Roy Cooper will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. to discuss the effects of the winter storm and the state’s ongoing battle with COVID-19. COVID cases have risen sharply in recent days with [Read More]
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More Funds Coming for Water and Sewer
Brenden Jones told County Commissioners Monday that additional infrastructure funding will be coming for all area municipalities. Rep. Brenden Jones gave county commissioners an impromptu briefing Monday night when he was being honored for his [Read More]
Business
Smithfield Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q Opens Today in Whiteville
The Columbus County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Smithfield Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q today with a Ribbon Cutting at their Grand Opening. Many local dignitaries were in attendance ready to sample their tasty Chicken and Barbecue. The [Read More]
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New Years Baby Born at Columbus Regional
Welcome Columbus Regional’s New Year’s Baby! Baby Boy Melvin was born on January 2, 2022 at 12:14pm weighing 7lbs and 13oz. Congratulations, Mom and Dad and welcome to the world sweet boy! According to spokesperson [Read More]
Obituaries
Mrs. Betty Ann (Graham) Edwards
Mrs. Betty Ann Graham Edwards 78, of Hampton, VA formerly of Whiteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, [Read More]
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Benjamin “Benjy” Bryon Floyd
Benjamin (“Benjy”) Bryon Floyd, age 57 of Riegelwood, was called home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2022 [Read More]
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Douglas Earl Brown
Douglas Earl Brown, age 80 of Evergreen, passed away on Sunday afternoon, January 2, 202 [Read More]
Sports
Daily Sports Wrap Up
01/03/22 Sports Wrap Up NBA: The Hornets got manhandled last night by Phoenix, 133-99. The Suns came into the Spectrum Center and stopped the three-game winning streak of Charlotte. Devon Booker led all scorers with [Read More]
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Detectives unhurt after Thursday crash
Three detectives escaped injury after another driver struck their vehicle Thursday night. The Highway Patrol said the investigators were in a Columbus Sheriff’s Office SUV on Strawberry Boulevard in Chadbourn when “an elderly female” driving [Read More]
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The Power of the Storm
01/03/2022 Storm Damage in Whiteville Send your Storm Pictures and Stories to news@z2j.c7e.myftpupload.com