Kaydance Nicole “KK” Sikes, age 9, of Chadbourn, NC, passed away at her residence on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Kaydance was born on September 20, 2012 in Whiteville, to Brandy Sikes and the late Steven [Read More]
Joe Blake Barefoot, 90, passed away peacefully at his home in Hallsboro on March 5th, 2022. He was born June 20, 1931 to Myrtle Thompson and Henry Person “Bud” Barefoot. He was raised at the [Read More]
The Elizabethtown man charged in the county’s first murder of 2022 was arrested the same day after a high speed chase in Clinton. Lawrence Thomas, 69, of Jones Street, Elizabethtown, is being held under no [Read More]
3/7/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up NBA: Hornets are back in action Tuesday as they host the Nets at the Spectrum Center. Tip-off is 7pm Last Night: Kevin Durant scored 37 but it was not enough [Read More]
3/6/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up WNBA: Britney Griner was detained at a Russian airport and the held by Russian authorities as hash oil was found in her luggage. It was in the form of a [Read More]
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 pertaining to Columbus and surrounding [Read More]
The Whiteville Junior Woman’s Club hosted their 2nd annual Artic Alligator Plunge this morning at the Lake Waccamaw State Park. Challengers couldn’t jump off the pier because of the shallow water, but the group banned [Read More]
3/5/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up NBA Last Night: 76ers beat the Cavaliers 125-119 Hawks defeat the Wizards 117-114 Pacers fall to the Pistons 111-106 Bucks take care of the Bulls 118-112 Magic mesmerizes the Raptors [Read More]
Whiteville Wolfpack versus the New Hanover Wildcats: 03/04/22 The Wolfpack were back in action last night versus New Hanover at Legion Stadium for their home opener of the 2022 season. The game did not end [Read More]
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 sports. Sports News and Commentary every Saturday at 10:30am on WTXY [Read More]
A number of local and state offices will be decided in the May 17 primary election, since there are no challengers. A special meeting of the county Board of Elections has been called for today [Read More]
Bethel United Methodist Church will be having their annual Famous Fried Chicken Supper Drive-Thru fundraiser on Saturday, March 5 from 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per plate and will include chicken, potato salad, [Read More]
03/4/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up NBA Last Night: Bulls lost to the Hawks 130-124 Heat beat the Nets113-107. Durant scored 31 in his return from injury, but he had no help from his Brooklyn team [Read More]
Friday Feature: March 4, 2022 By: Vinny Pagano I do not know if you have realized that I am a baseball fan, besides a sportswriter. That means there is some emotion behind my words when [Read More]
Elections Board to meet this afternoon to determine next step. No one filed to run for the Whiteville City Council seat held by Tim Blackmon by the noon deadline today. The county Board of Elections [Read More]
The Veterans Memorial Park of America is raising funds for the latest project in the Never Forget Gardens. The organization is planning to install a Freedom Circle to honor all five branches of the military. [Read More]
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