Commentary
Jefferson Weaver — Demons and Darlings
I reached for the alarm, missed the snooze, and debated whether to try harder. I was warm and snug in bed; I hadn’t started the daily hurts yet. I told myself I didn’t have to [Read More]
Month: February 2022
Sports
The Daily Sports Wrap Up
02/23/2022 Daily Sports Wrap Up MLB: Major League Baseball and the Players Union met yesterday to try and end the work stoppage. After the meeting, the MLB says it feels like they have taken steps [Read More]
Obituaries
Martin Hernandez Tamez
With genuine comfort and support, the Majestic Funeral Homes family announce the peaceful transition of Mr. Martin Hernandez Tamez from this life to life everlasting on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Bladen County [Read More]
Obituaries
Rodney Edward Durant
Rodney Edward Durant 54 of Whiteville transitioned into eternal rest on February 19, 2022. For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required. A Graveside Service [Read More]
Obituaries
Robert Hinson
Robert Junior Hinson age 84, of Beaverdam Rd., died Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in his home. Born in Robeson County, NC, he was the son of Earl Hinson and Dora Long Hinson. He is survived [Read More]
Obituaries
Shawn Lynn Ward
Shawn Lynn Ward, age 49 of Whiteville, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his home, surrounded by family; his battle with cancer has now ended. Shawn was born on June 3, 1972, the son [Read More]
Obituaries
Bonnie Sue (Taylor) Tompkins
Bonnie Sue Taylor Tompkins, age 74 of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Sue was born on April 30, 1947, in Wilmington, to the late Johnnie “John” [Read More]
Obituaries
Robert Clifford Perritte
Robert Clifford Perritte, age 78 of Whiteville, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his home. Robert was born on September 4, 1943. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Dale Driggers [Read More]
Obituaries
Tillman Knight, Jr.
Tillman Knight, Jr., age 88 of the Porter Swamp Community in Cerro Gordo, went to be with his Lord and Savoir on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. [Read More]
Obituaries
Betty Mae (Anderson) Ward
Betty Anderson Ward, age 76, of Loris, SC died Sunday, February 20, 2022 in her home. She was born July 3, 1945 to the late Simon Pink Anderson and Ola Barefoot Anderson and the widow [Read More]
Front Page
Search for Spivey Continues
Dive teams were back in the water on the Lumber River this morning searching for the body of former Chadbourn Police Chief Anthony Spivey. The sheriff’s office and other local agencies were joined by the [Read More]
Sports
The Daily Sports Wrap Up
2/22/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up NFL: The NFL and XFL have partnered together to try and make a safer game for all. The XFL will test out new rules, equipment, and types of officiating for [Read More]
Obituaries
John Thomas
Mr, John Thomas, age 53, of Tabor City, NC gained Heavenly Wings Monday, February 21, 2022 in Columbus Regional Healthcare , Whiteville, NC. Viewing will be Sunday, February 27, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 [Read More]
Obituaries
Laramie “Stone” Christone Stanley
Laramie Christone “Stone” Stanley, age 24, died Sunday, February 20, 2022 in an automobile accident. Born December 24, 1997 in New Hanover County, NC, he was the son of Aubrey Larry Stanley and Teresa Rose [Read More]
Front Page
Woman Found Shot in Home
The sheriff’s office is investigating a homicide on McMillian Road. Chief Deputy Aaron Herring said the female victim was found Monday morning. “We are treating this as a murder at this time,” Herring said. Investigators [Read More]
Front Page
Dive Teams Searching for Spivey in Lumber River
Search crews are on the Lumber River near Fair Bluff after former Chadbourn Police Chief Anthony Spivey’s truck was found at a hunting camp. Sheriff Jody Greene said Spivey was due in court this morning. [Read More]