Officers manning a checkpoint with the BAT-Mobile last year. (file photo)
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100 Deadliest Days

BAT-Mobiles To Hit All 100 counties The period from Memorial Day to Labor Day is referred to as the “100 deadliest days” on North Carolina highways. Impaired drivers, speeding and other unsafe practices become more [Read More]

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Church News

Area Churches Set VBS

Summer means it’s time for Vacation Bible School. Email your church’s information to crystalfaircloth@columbuscounty.news, and we’ll include your VBS on our website as well as on WTXY KOOL 1039 during our daily broadcasts and on The [Read More]

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Heavy Rains Bring Flooding

Heavy rains Wednesday blocked portions of N.C. 904 East near Fowler Town Road and elsewhere, creating detours and headaches for motorists.Swamp Fox Highway, Will Inman Road, Fowler Town Road and several other thoroughfares were blocked [Read More]

Lillian Proctor Soles
Obituaries

Lillian Proctor Soles

Lillian Proctor Soles, age 99, of N. Charleston, SC (formerly of Whiteville) passed away  Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side.  Lillian was born in Columbus County on October [Read More]

James Solicitor Flowers Jr.
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James Solicitor Flowers, Jr.

James Solicitor Flowers, Jr., known as “Slick” 83, of the Mt. Olive community of Whiteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Columbus County, Whiteville, NC.  [Read More]

Johnny Lynn Holland
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Johnny Lynn Holland

Johnny Lynn Holland 60 of Chadbourn transitioned into eternal rest on June 03, 2022. For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required. A Graveside Service [Read More]