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The Daily Sports Wrap Up

2/21/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up  NBA: The 71st NBA All Star Game in Cleveland was won by team LeBron, and it came down to a deep turn around 3-pointer and...

Staff Report
February 21, 2022
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Multiple Homes Hit by Gunfire; Two People Hurt

The sheriff’s office is investigating a series of shootings that occurred in the Clarendon community Thursday and Friday.  The shooting incidents were among five that occurred between Sunday, Feb...

Jefferson Weaver
February 21, 2022
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‘Gentle Giant’ Retires from CCSO

The “Gentle Giant” of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has retired. Major Bobby Faulk officially retired Friday after nearly 30 years in law enforcement in Columbus County. Faulk started as a...

Jefferson Weaver
February 21, 2022
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Sally Mounce
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Sally Kester Mounce

Sally Kester Mounce, 83,  passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, February 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She is now resting in the arms of her heavenly Father in her...

Crystal Faircloth
February 21, 2022
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Zella Phillips
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Zella Mae (Collins) Phillips

Zella Mae  Phillips age 85 died Thursday, February 17, 2022 in Conway Manor, Conway, SC. Born March 26, 1936 in Marion County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Greg Collins...

Crystal Faircloth
February 21, 2022
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Bob Watts
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Bob Mack Watts

Bob Mack Watts age 91, died Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in Womack Army Hospital at Ft Bragg, NC. Born March 30, 1930 in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of the...

Crystal Faircloth
February 21, 2022
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Doris Bullard
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Doris Ann Bullard

Doris Ann Jacks Bullard, age 62 of Chadbourn, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House in Whiteville, NC. Doris was born on...

Crystal Faircloth
February 21, 2022
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Charles Norris
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Charles Mayo Norris

Beloved son, brother and uncle, Charles Mayo Norris of Longs, SC and formerly of Whiteville, NC was called home to his Heavenly Father on February 4, 2022.  Mr. Norris was the...

Crystal Faircloth
February 21, 2022
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Michael Perkins
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Michael Perkins

Mr. Michael Perkins 68, of Whiteville, NC gained his heavenly wings on Sunday February 20, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center,  The Angel House, Whiteville, NC.  He was...

Crystal Faircloth
February 21, 2022
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James Pridgen
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James Fleming Pridgen

James Fleming Pridgen, 90, of 735 Pinewood Drive, Whiteville, died Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Liberty Commons. A Graveside Service will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 26, at Hallsboro Memorial...

Crystal Faircloth
February 21, 2022
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Dillon Jackson
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Dillon Cameron Jackson

Dillon Cameron Jackson, age 27, of Nakina, NC passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 in his home.  He was born June 14, 1994 in Columbus County. Dillon lead a...

Crystal Faircloth
February 21, 2022
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Sixth Road Death Reported Sunday

The county’s sixth road fatality occurred Sunday night near Tabor City. Laramie Stanley was traveling west on Inman Road, 1.1 miles from Tabor City, when the crash occurred, Sgt. A.M....

Jefferson Weaver
February 21, 2022
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The Daily Sports Wrap Up

2/20/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up  Local Sports:  The Whiteville Wolfpack Varsity Baseball Team has a scrimmage game this Friday at 4pm at home. Every pitch will be covered live on...

Staff Report
February 20, 2022
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Weekly Podcast – IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano

02/19/2022 In The Sports Zone IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano is a new weekly sports program produced in and for Columbus County NC. Each week Vinny talks about everything...

Staff Report
February 19, 2022
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The Daily Sports Wrap Up

2/19/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up  Local Sports:  Girls Varsity Basketball:  Whiteville beat Heide Trask 65-41. It was a team victory as every player had a chance to make a difference...

Staff Report
February 19, 2022
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and about Columbus County NC. Each week Jefferson and his In-Studio Guests discuss topics of interest...

Jefferson Weaver
February 19, 2022
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