Obituaries
James Elbert Long
James Elbert Long, 91, of Tabor City, NC, passed away on June 26, 2022. He was born in Columbus County, Sept 30, 1930 to the late I.B. and Gertha Long, Sr. He was a graduate of Tabor City [Read More]
Month: June 2022
Obituaries
Lindy “Calvin” Brown
Lindy “Calvin” Brown, age 84, of Chadbourn, died on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Greenbrier of Fairmont Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fairmont, North Carolina. Calvin as he was affectionately known, was born on [Read More]
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Joann (Tyler) Rabon
Joann Tyler Rabon age 77 of Whiteville, passed on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville. Joann was born on July 14, 1944, in Whiteville to the late Lewis Washington Tyler [Read More]
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William “Billy” David Hayes
William “Billy” David Hayes, age 66 of Whiteville, died on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville. Billy was born on November 14, 1955, in Hunterdon, NJ, to the late Willie [Read More]
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Gator Victim Drowned, Coroner Says
The man who died in an alligator attack Friday drowned after the reptile dragged him into a pond, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office. Michael Burstein, 75, was walking near a pond inhabited by [Read More]
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Woman Shot Sunday
A woman was reported accidentally shot in the face Sunday near Whiteville. Madilyn Ivy Parrish, 21, was rushed to Columbus Regional by her boyfriend, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said. The man, whose name has [Read More]
Life in Columbus
Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver
This week Jefferson talks with Assistant District Attorney Heath Nance about Child Exploitation and Child Sextortion. Listen in the player below. THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs program produced in, for, [Read More]
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MB Resident Killed by Gator
In what is thought to be the first confirmed alligator-fatality in decades, Horry County Police said today (Friday) that one person is dead after an alligator attack this morning. HCPD said in a press release [Read More]
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Saturation Effort Leads to Arrests
It was a hot day in Columbus June 17, and the night got even hotter. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with three other law enforcement agencies to conduct a saturation patrol in the [Read More]
Business
Fun Factory Sets Days for Special Needs Kids
There’s a new kid in town, and the Whiteville Fun Factory is all about just that: kids. Vinny and Lisa Trosterud are the owners of the new establishment responsible for bringing smiles and socialization to [Read More]
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The Good News for June 24
The weather is hot, but there is some entertainment to be had indoors. Go check out what local businesses and groups are up to in Columbus County this week. • Starting July 2 and continuing every first [Read More]
Obituaries
Johnnie Norris Willis
Mr. Johnnie Norris Willis (Poke) 64, passed on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 2 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Burial [Read More]
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Annie S Spaulding
Annie Spaulding, affectionately known as “Mama Ann or Ms. Ann” was called home on June 19, 2022, at Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems, Whiteville, NC. Funeral services for Mrs. Annie will be conducted on June 29, [Read More]
Obituaries
Deborah (McLaughlin) Willis
Deborah McLaughlin Willis, 64, of 2651 Gavintown Road, Lumberton, NC, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at her home. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Friday, June 24, at Peoples Funeral Chapel in Whiteville by Rev. [Read More]
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Lloyd Anthony Long
Lloyd Anthony Long, age 62 of Evergreen, passed away on June 23, 2022 at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville. Lloyd was born on October 16, 1959 in Lumberton, NC, to the late Herbert [Read More]
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Robert Adams
Robert Adams, age 79, of Clarkton, NC, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born in Columbus County on May 8, 1943, to the late Taylor Adams and Bessie Ward Adams. He was a [Read More]