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William Isaiah McCamis (CCSO)
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Fourth Gun Store Suspect Captured

The fourth suspect who ran from deputies after allegedly trying to burglarize a Nakina gun store is in custody. William Isaiah McCamis, 18, was charged with multiple counts of breaking...

Jefferson Weaver
June 29, 2022
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Alma Irene (Genwright) Toon
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Alma Irene (Genwright) Toon

Alma Irene Genwright Toon, 78, of 731 Spearman Road, Bolton, NC, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Liberty Commons in Whiteville. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Friday, July 8,...

Crystal Faircloth
June 29, 2022
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Christopher Leon Wilson
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Christopher Leon Wilson

Christopher Leon Wilson, 41, of 150 Elizabeth Street, Whiteville, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at McLeod Hospital in Florence, SC.  The funeral will be 11:00 AM Saturday, July 2, at...

Crystal Faircloth
June 29, 2022
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Esther G. (Gore) Gagnon
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Esther G. (Gore) Gagnon

Esther G. Gagnon, 91, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at Premier Living in Lake Waccamaw, NC. She was born Aug. 30, 1930 in Tabor City, daughter of Walter K. and...

Crystal Faircloth
June 29, 2022
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Kenneth Charles McKee
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Kenneth Charles McKee

Kenneth Charles McKee age 71, of Lake Waccamaw went to be with his Lord on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville.  Kenneth was born on...

Crystal Faircloth
June 29, 2022
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Cory Michael McDougald (CCSO photo)
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Death by Vehicle Charged

Chadbourn Police have charged a Wilkes Street man with fleeing the scene of a car crash that resulted in a man’s death. Warrants show Cory Michael McDougald, 51, of 120...

Jefferson Weaver
June 28, 2022
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Soccer Deadline Thursday

Volunteer Coaches Also Needed. Columbus County Youth Soccer registration ends Thursday. “We’re behind on signups this year,” said Jewell Fowler, program coordinator for Columbus County Parks and Recre...

Jefferson Weaver
June 28, 2022
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SCC Training Classes Set

  Southeastern Community College may be winding down from the spring semester, but training classes are available throughout the summer for those who need to expand their horizons or renew...

Crystal Faircloth
June 28, 2022
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Applications Begin July 1 for “Mrs. B” Grants

Applications begin July 1 for Mrs. B’s grants Louise Oriole Burevitch died a wealthy woman, surprising many who knew her, and but the Wilmington woman’s legacy has become well-known in...

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June 28, 2022
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WHS hosts cheer camp

The Whiteville Wolfpack cheerleaders hosted a Cheer Camp last week at the high school. The event was for girls ages 4-14 years old and ran from June 20-22. The young...

Crystal Faircloth
June 28, 2022
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Leo Gore Jr.
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Leo Gore Jr.

Leo Gore Jr. 83 of Fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on June 27, 2022. For the safety of you and others follow CDC Guidelines. Social Distancing and face coverings...

Crystal Faircloth
June 28, 2022
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Burnice Harold Powell
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Burnice Harold Powell

Burnice Harold Powell 79 of Chadbourn transitioned into eternal rest on June 24, 2022.  Services are incomplete at this time. ...

Crystal Faircloth
June 28, 2022
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Elwee (Malcolm) Ellis
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Elwee (Malcolm) Ellis

Mrs. Elwee Ellis, age 82, of Fair Bluff NC, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 in New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. She was born October 15, 1939 in Robeson...

Crystal Faircloth
June 28, 2022
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Judy Ann (Faulk) Long
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Judy Ann (Faulk) Long

Judy F. Long, age 62, of Tabor City, died Thursday, June 23, 2022 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, after an extended illness. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy...

Crystal Faircloth
June 28, 2022
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Joyce Long Taylor
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Joyce Long Taylor

Ms. Joyce Long Taylor, age 62, of the Dothan Community, Tabor City, NC gained HEAVENLY WINGS Friday, June 24, 2022 in McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC. Viewing will be Sunday,...

Crystal Faircloth
June 28, 2022
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Kenneth "Catfish" Wayne Soles
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Kenneth “Catfish” Wayne Soles

Kenneth Wayne “Catfish” Soles, age 64, died Sunday, June 26, 2022 in the First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.  Born June 16, 1958 in Columbus County, NC, he...

Crystal Faircloth
June 28, 2022
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