Obituaries
Kenneth Robert Taylor, Sr.
Kenneth Robert Taylor, Sr., age 64 , died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Columbus Regional Healthcare. Born August 15, 1957 in Norwich, CT, he was the son of the late Paul H. Taylor, Sr. and Joyce [Read More]
Month: May 2022
Obituaries
Grayling Fowler
Grayling Fowler, age 59, of Green Sea, SC, died Thursday, May 5, 2022 in his home. Born November 27, 1962 in Horry County, SC, he was the son of the late Sam Hartford Fowler and [Read More]
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Dorothy Elizabeth (Lynn) Smithers
Dorothy Elizabeth Lynn Smithers, age 96 of Whiteville, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Shoreland Healthcare in Whiteville. Dorothy was born on November 1, 1925, in Columbus County, to the late James Carl [Read More]
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Vicki Keeter Strom
Vicki Keeter Strom, 56, of Laramie, WY passed away on Saturday, 30 April 2022 in Aurora, CO following a brief illness. She was born to Vernon L. Keeter and the late Donna Benson in Whiteville, [Read More]
Church News
National Day of Prayer Held at Four Locations
Faithful from all corners of Columbus County gathered today (Thursday) at noon to pray for God’s guidance and protection for all Americans. The four ceremonies were part of the National Day of Prayer. Held on [Read More]
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Developing Story: High Speed Chase on 74 Ends at Lake
One man is in custody after a high speed chase that began in Whiteville, went down U.S. 74-76 and turned back toward the city. A county narcotics officer reportedly spotted a reported stolen vehicle at [Read More]
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Daily Sports Wrap-up for May 4
Local Varsity Baseball Whiteville beat South Columbus 11-1 (5 inning mercy rule). See the stand-alone article on the game. Tomorrow West Columbus at West Bladen 6:30 p.m. South Columbus at Whiteville 7 p.m. (Senior Night). May [Read More]
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Infant Formula Shortages Affecting Columbus
The shutdown of a baby formula plant in Michigan is affecting the way parents feed their babies here in Columbus County. In February of this year, the Abott plant responsible for making Alimentum, Elecare, and [Read More]
Commentary
Jefferson Weaver • A Life Worth Living
He did not die the warrior’s death he wanted. Every man hopes for what the song calls a life worth living, and a death worth dying for. Morbid, perhaps, but it’s true, whether or not [Read More]
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Man, Juvenile Charged in School Drug Case
Charges have been filed against a juvenile and an adult for allegedly selling marijuana and vaping material at Whiteville High School. John Timothy Woody, 47, of 217 W. Williamson St., Whiteville, was held under a [Read More]
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Woman Gave Infant Drugs, Warrant Says
Chadbourn Police have charged a woman with felony intentional child abuse after her baby was born addicted to narcotics. Brandy Nichole Sikes, 31, of 200 Batten Burney Rd., Whiteville, was arrested April 27 on warrants [Read More]
Obituaries
Kenneth Robert Taylor, Sr
Kenneth Robert Taylor, Sr., age 64 , died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Columbus Regional Healthcare. Born August 15, 1957 in Norwich, CT, he was the son of the late Paul H. Taylor, Sr. and Joyce [Read More]
Obituaries
Deacon Persell Hawkins
Deacon Persell Hawkins 68, of Tabor City, NC answered the call of his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 2, 2022 . He was the husband of Minister Leola Riggins Hawkins, and the son of [Read More]
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Officer, Deputies Lauded for Extra Service
Several law enforcement officers in Columbus County have gone above and beyond the call of duty in recent weeks, and residents in the area are passing along notes of gratitude to let departments know the [Read More]
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Daily Sports Wrap-up for May 3
Local Varsity Baseball Whiteville is 15-3 on the season and has a perfect 8-0 conference record. The Wolfpack currently have a 13-game winning streak. Whiteville ends the regular season next week versus South Columbus tonight [Read More]
Obituaries
Marcelina Elizabeth Gomez
Marcelina Elizabeth Gomez, 75, of 417 Baldwin Circle, Whiteville, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Surviving are her sons, Marcel Gomez of Whiteville, Lonnie Montero of Arizona, and Marcelino Sprauve of [Read More]