Obituaries
James Edward Coleman
James Edward Coleman, age 76, of Chadbourn, NC, died Monday, May 23, 2022 in the Regency Hospital of Florence. Born June 26, 1945, he was the son of the late T.C. Coleman and Nola Bell [Read More]
Month: May 2022
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Joseph A West
Joseph A. West, 38, died Saturday May 21, 2022 in McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC. Services are incomplete and will be announced soon.
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Juan Jose Vazquez
Juan Jose Vazquez, age 93, passed away Saturday at Columbus Regional Healthcare. He was born on November 12, 1928 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Vazquez and Isabel Folch Vazquez. In addition to [Read More]
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Ret. LCDR Herman “Clyde” Moore, Jr
Ret. LCDR Herman “Clyde” Moore, Jr. 79, of Whiteville passed on Sunday May 22, 2022 in Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Whiteville NC. He was born November 25th, 1942 in Columbus County. Clyde was a well-known, [Read More]
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Doris Pierce
Doris Pierce 78, of Whiteville passed on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at her home. She was born September 1, 1943 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Thomas H. Pierce and Eva Mae Sellers [Read More]
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Fallen Officers Honored, Remembered Friday
Friends and family of fallen Columbus County officers gathered Friday for a memorial service at the sheriff’s office. The Peace Officers Memorial observance is held annually to remember the sacrifices of the 12 local men [Read More]
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ECHS Suspends 24 for Prank
• The Board of Education reports that damages are less expensive than originally thought. Although it won’t cost quite as much to repair Thursday’s senior prank damage at East Columbus, 24 students have been suspended. [Read More]
Government
Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver
This week Jefferson talks with Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene. Topics include Columbus County Animal Protective Services, the most recent crime rates in Columbus County, the Federal Inmate Program, and the new Sheriff’s Office complex. [Read More]
Church News
The Good News for May 20-27
This week was Peace Officer’s Memorial Week in Columbus County, and organizations all over the place have come out to show their appreciation for the men and women in blue. Last Sunday was Peace [Read More]
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Gator Saved from Sewer Plant
An alligator at the Lake Waccamaw wastewater treatment plant was one lucky reptile last week. The animal found itself stuck in a clarifier, and was in danger of being injured as well as damaging the [Read More]
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Thomas Academy Honors Students, Teachers
Thomas Academy has a lot to cheer about this month. Not only did they honor their teachers during teacher appreciation week, but students from the school were recognized for outstanding achievements not only right here [Read More]
Church News
Lakeside Ministry Schedule Set
As summer approaches, the lakeside ministry at the Lake Waccamaw campground pavilion is gearing up for worship services beginning on Sunday, May 29, at 9 a.m. This event is a tradition in the area, and [Read More]
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Third Cruise for a Cause is May 29
This year’s parade to honor veterans and military. The third annual Cruise for a Cause golf cart parade is set for Sunday, May 29, at Lake Waccamaw. Participants will be decorating their carts in honor [Read More]
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Smokey and the Bandit — Tabor City Style
There was no runaway bride beside Robbie Turner, but “Smokey” caught up to the “Bandit” for just a few minutes in Tabor City this morning.Turner and Tabor City Police set up an impromptu traffic stop to [Read More]
Obituaries
Wanda Kaye (Thompson) Caines
Wanda Kaye Thompson Caines, age 61 of Whiteville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 [Read More]
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Sarah Loar
Sarah Loar of Lake Waccamaw passed away on May 16. Arrangements will be announced soon.