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 Jefferson Weaver • The Month of the Golden Promise

The harvester was cutting valleys through corn that had reached epic heights, despite a dry summer. Dust rose yellow-red in the sunset, as a tractor with a bushhog busily cut...

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2022
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pratt DOC. DOA
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Child Molester Dies in Prison

A convicted child molester was found dead in his dormitory at Columbus Correctional this morning (Wednesday). Bruce Pratt, 42, was found unresponsive at 4:54 a.m., according to John Bull, spokesman...

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2022
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Allen Robinson allegedly used this homemade trailer to steal fuel in the Riegelwood area (CCSO photo)
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Patrol Deputy Catches Alleged Fuel Thief

The quick response of a deputy resulted in the arrest of a Kelly man on fuel theft charges Friday. Allen Robinson, 44, was held under $7,500 secured bond on charges...

Jefferson Weaver
August 31, 2022
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Peggy Joyce (Atkinson) Inman
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Peggy J. Inman

Peggy J. Inman, age 74 of Evergreen, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022, at her home, surrounded by family.  Joyce was born on May 7, 1948, in Robeson...

Crystal Faircloth
August 31, 2022
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Katherine Lynn (Bowen) Littles
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Katherine Lynn (Bowen) Littles

Katherine Lynn Bowen Littles, age 64 of the Macedonia Community in Evergreen, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Angel House in Whiteville. Katherine was born on October...

Crystal Faircloth
August 31, 2022
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Terry Gene Hammonds
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Terry Gene Hammonds

Terry Gene Hammonds age 56 of Chadbourn passed on Monday, August 29, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Worthington Funeral...

Crystal Faircloth
August 31, 2022
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Asian Longhorn ticks (Courtesy SC)
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Officials Warn of Invasive Asian Ticks

An aggressive Asian tick species has invaded South Carolina, and is showing up in higher numbers in North Carolina, according to the S..C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)....

Jefferson Weaver
August 30, 2022
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Entrepreneur’s Family Recipe a Hit

A Lake Waccamaw resident is splitting her time between Columbus County and Georgia, all in the name of entrepreneurship.  Deondra Jenkins is the owner and operator of a dessert business...

Crystal Faircloth
August 30, 2022
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drunk boating
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Highway Patrol, Wildlife, Local Law Enforcement Focus on Impaired Drivers, Operators

Drinking and driving on the road or the water this weekend could mean a trip to jail rather than to the beach or pool. After 2021’s highway death toll was...

Jefferson Weaver
August 30, 2022
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The sidewalk project currently underway in Whiteville is federally funded and being managed by the NCDOT.
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City Food Truck Workshop Thursday

City officials will meet with the planning board and food truck operators Thursday to discuss the future of the popular eateries in Whiteville. Food trucks are basically prohibited in the...

Jefferson Weaver
August 30, 2022
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Billy Michael Gilliland
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Billy Michael Gilliland

Billy “Dog” Michael Gilliland, age 71 of Hallsboro, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville. “Billy Dog” as he was lovingly...

Crystal Faircloth
August 30, 2022
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Linda Gail (Soles) Greene
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Linda Gail (Soles) Greene

Linda Gail Soles Greene age 60 of Clarendon, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late...

Crystal Faircloth
August 30, 2022
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Robin (Williamson) Fort
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Robin (Williamson) Fort

Robin Williamson Fort, age 60 of Whiteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at her residence. Robin was born on November 16, 1961, in Rex, Georgia, daughter of...

Crystal Faircloth
August 30, 2022
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Helena (Gumbs) Best
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Helena (Gumbs) Best

Helena Gumbs Best, 60, formerly of Whiteville, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. The funeral will be 11:00 AM Saturday, September 10,...

Crystal Faircloth
August 30, 2022
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Pauline (Samuel) Singletary
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Pauline (Samuel) Singletary

Pauline Samuel Singletary, 92, formerly of Chadbourn, NC, died Sunday, August 28, 2022, in Fairfax, VA. The funeral will be 3:00 PM Saturday, September 10, at Peoples Funeral Chapel by...

Crystal Faircloth
August 30, 2022
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Jonathan Charlie Inman
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Jonathan Charlie Inman

Jonathan Charlie Inman, age 39, of Shallotte, NC, passed away at his residence. Jonathan was born in New Hanover County on June 23, 1983 to Orbie Eugene Inman and the...

Crystal Faircloth
August 30, 2022
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