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Lake Man Charged with Child Sex Offense

A Lake Waccamaw man has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor after allegedly having sex with a  four year old. Michael John Fishburn, 43, of 84 White Pine...

Jefferson Weaver
April 22, 2022
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Reverend Dr. Charles E. Williams, Jr.
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Reverend Dr. Charles E. Williams, Jr.

Reverend Dr. Charles E. Williams, Jr., age 73 of the Five Points Community in Chadbourn, went to meet his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, April 21, 2022, while in New Hanover...

Crystal Faircloth
April 22, 2022
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Cameron Jule Lemmons
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Cameron Jule Lemmons

Cameron Jule Lemmons age 28, died April 19th, 2022 in McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of Randall Eugene Lemmons Jr....

Crystal Faircloth
April 21, 2022
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Betty Jean Raistrick
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Betty Jean Raistrick

Betty Jean Raistrick, 81, of Chadbourn, NC, passed on April 17, 2022 in Florida. While growing up, she blossomed into an athlete and scholar. Betty Jean’s accolades started in high...

Crystal Faircloth
April 21, 2022
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Esther Ray (Smith) Tyler
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Esther Ray (Smith) Tyler

Esther Ray Smith Tyler, age 77, of Hallsboro, NC died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s Angel House, Whiteville, NC. She was born May 23, 1944 in...

Crystal Faircloth
April 21, 2022
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The Daily Sports Wrap-up for April 21

  Local: West Columbus High School Cheer Squad tryout week is April 25-27 and tryout day is April 28. The tryout time is 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.  Varsity Baseball: The...

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April 21, 2022
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Ryleigh Bunch (Courtesy Ryleigh Madison Music)
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Ryleigh Madison and Dustin Chapman at Vineland Today

The South Columbus student who charmed American Idol judges and her uncle who also competed on the show will be in Whiteville this afternoon.Ryleigh Madison Bunch and Dustin Chapman, both...

Jefferson Weaver
April 21, 2022
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The Daily Sports Wrap-up for April 20

Local: West Columbus High School Cheer Squad tryout week is April 25-27 and tryout day is April 28. The tryout time is 3:30 -4:30 p.m.  Varsity Baseball: Pitt County Classic...

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April 20, 2022
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Lemmons Escorted Through City

A caravan of Whiteville Police, state troopers, deputies and officers from other agencies escorted the hearse carrying Sgt. Cameron Lemmons down the streets he patrolled one last time today.Lemmons, 2...

Jefferson Weaver
April 20, 2022
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It’s All About Nature at the Museum 

During the end of April and the first of May, it’s all about nature at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville. The City Nature Challenge begins on...

Crystal Faircloth
April 20, 2022
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The Daily Sports Wrap-up for April 19

Local: No school April 15 through April 22.  Pitt County Classic moved to DH Conley High School and the game times and opponents have been changed:   Schedule update for baseball...

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April 19, 2022
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Saturday Stabbing Sends One to Jail

Three men were hurt and one arrested after a stabbing Saturday near Chadbourn. Michael Joseph Tubbs, 42, was held under $75,000 secured bond, according to detention center reports. He was...

Jefferson Weaver
April 19, 2022
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The Columbus Baptist Association and Every nation Education are raising $30,000 for keychain Bibles similar to this for distribution in Ukraine.
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Volunteers Needed for Ukraine Bible Project

Extra hands are need Thursday to help prepare 12,000 keychain Bibles for delivery to Ukrainian refugees. Rev. Dave Heller of the Columbus Baptist Association said the QR Code Bibles will...

Jefferson Weaver
April 19, 2022
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July 4 is North Carolina's Free Fishing Day. While no license is required, all other rules apply.
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Yacunne Fishing Camp Starts Friday

  The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio Second Annual Community Yacunne Camp will kick off this Friday in Buckhead.  The camp is part of the Waccamaw STEM Studio, in cooperation with...

Crystal Faircloth
April 19, 2022
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Summer Coleman and Henry Charles Brandt (CCSO photos)
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Reckless Driving Sends Two to Jail on Drug Charges

Two people were arrested on multiple narcotics charges after a deputy stopped their vehicle for reckless driving. Warrants and jail reports show Henry Charles Brandt, 34, and Summer Coleman, 30,...

Jefferson Weaver
April 19, 2022
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Nekia Jaumel Hemingway
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Nekia Jaumel Hemingway

Ms. Nekia Jaumel Hemingway affectionally known as (KeKe) 38, of Durham, NC formerly of Evergreen, NC gained her heavenly wings on April 18, 2022, at her residence.  Nekia Jaumel Hemingway...

Crystal Faircloth
April 19, 2022
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