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Virginia Dare (Creech) Cartrette
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Virginia Dare (Creech) Cartrette

August 30, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Virginia Dare (Creech) Cartrette

Virginia Dare Creech Cartrette, 84, of Whiteville, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022. She was born in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Lee Byron and Julia Rebecca Creech. She was the widow of [Read More]

Jeffery Coleman (CCSO)
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Shoplifter Jailed, ATV Seized

August 29, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shoplifter Jailed, ATV Seized

Deputies arrested a Lake Waccamaw man for larceny and drug possession after he allegedly took snacks and glue from a Dollar General store – and had narcotics on the ATV he was riding. Jeffery Scott [Read More]

Scott Gore (CCSO)
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Impaired, Armed Man Arrested at Nakina Open House

August 29, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Impaired, Armed Man Arrested at Nakina Open House

Deputies arrested a Nakina man after he allegedly turned up impaired at Nakina Middle School Friday. Scott Bennett Gore, 41, was charged with disorderly conduct at a school, resisting an officer and second degree trespassing, [Read More]

Lucina
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Sim Lab offers lifelike nursing at SCC 

August 29, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Sim Lab offers lifelike nursing at SCC 

Southeastern Community College offers a nursing program that provides their students with the training and knowledge to rival any major medical university.  The lifelike simulation lab above the Nesmith Student Center offers hands-on experience with [Read More]

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Victim Pursues Suspects Despite Gunfire

August 29, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Victim Pursues Suspects Despite Gunfire

Two theft suspects allegedly opened fire on their victim as he chased them Saturday. No one was injured, and a stolen truck and trailer were recovered in the incident. James Britt told deputies that two [Read More]

Corey Tashombe Hines (CCSO)
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Jury Selection Begins Tuesday in 2017 Killing

August 29, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jury Selection Begins Tuesday in 2017 Killing

Jury selection begins Tuesday in Columbus County Superior Court for the murder trial of Corey Tshombe Hines, charged in the 2017 shooting death of Elliot Dew. Hines, 25, is charged with first degree murder in [Read More]

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Wolfpack Beats The Trojans 64 – 62

August 28, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Wolfpack Beats The Trojans 64 – 62

In a offensive matchup with a combined 126 points, the Whiteville Wolfpack picked up their first win of the season at home topping the West Brunswick Trojans 64-62 in a non-conference matchup. Amare Best and [Read More]

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Puppy Rescued from Burning Home

August 28, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Puppy Rescued from Burning Home

Two Bolton firefighters saved a puppy from a burning home Saturday. Kevin Benton and Riley Beach found the puppy in a bedroom while checking the house, Deputy Fire Marshal Chase Lancaster said.  The home on [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

August 28, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

  This week Jefferson talks with In-Studio Guests Ronnie Strickland, Irvin Enzor, and Frankye Boone who are Candidates for Columbus County Board of Education, District 3.       THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is [Read More]

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The Good News for Aug. 26

August 26, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News for Aug. 26

This weekend, be sure to get out and about with your kiddos before they head back to school on Monday. While you’re doing some of that last minute supply shopping, take a break and head [Read More]

Obituaries

James “Jim” Tori

August 26, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on James “Jim” Tori

James “Jim” Tori age 90 of Chadbourn, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the Angel House in Whiteville. Jim was born on June 20, 1932, to the late Paul Tori and Ruby Williams [Read More]

Cindy (Blackwell) Harrelson-Ward
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Cindy (Blackwell) Harrelson-Ward

August 26, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Cindy (Blackwell) Harrelson-Ward

Cindy Marie Blackwell Harrelson-Ward, age 57 of Cerro Gordo, entered in the presence of her Lord on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at UNC Hospital Chapel Hill. Cindy was born on May 8, 1965, in Columbus [Read More]

Alice (Wallace) Boswell
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Alice (Wallace) Boswell

August 26, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Alice (Wallace) Boswell

Alice Elizabeth Wallace Boswell, age 78 of Whiteville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at her home. Alice was born on October 8, 1943, in Columbus County, to the late [Read More]

Robin (Williamson) Fort
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Robin (Williamson) Fort

August 26, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Robin (Williamson) Fort

Robin Williamson Fort, age 60 of Whiteville, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her residence. Robin was born on November 16, 1961, in Rex, Georgia, daughter of the late William Alton Williamson and [Read More]

Sharon Diane (Butler) Waldron
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Sharon Diane (Butler) Waldron

August 26, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Sharon Diane (Butler) Waldron

Sharon Diane Butler Waldron, age 72 of Asheboro and formerly of Whiteville, passed away at High Point Regional Hospital on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. She was surrounded by her husband and children.  She was the [Read More]

Cecil Fredrick Eason
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Cecil Fredrick Eason

August 26, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Cecil Fredrick Eason

Cecil Fredrick Eason 82, of Whiteville passed on August 24, 2022 at his home.  He was born July 28, 1940 in Columbus County the son of the late Arthur Fredrick Eason and Eva Creech Eason. [Read More]

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