Obituaries
Charles D Hammond
Charles D. Hammond 77, of Whiteville passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. He was born in Columbus County, the son of the late Lon D. and Edna Rooks Hammond. He was a veteran of [Read More]
Month: August 2022
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Missing Women Found Dead in Unrelated Cases
Two unrelated missing persons cases have turned into investigations with the discovery of the women’s bodies. Candice Diaz, 33, was reported missing in the Calabash area earlier this week, according to the Brunswick Sheriff’s Office. [Read More]
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Blue Tongue Outbreak Widespread This Year
Blue tongue – properly known as epizootic hemorrhagic disease – is more widespread in whitetail deer this year, according to wildlife officials. Scattered observations of sick and dead deer due have been reported across the [Read More]
Business
Salesmen on Hoverboards Visit Lake, East End
While some door-to-door salesmen might have unusual transportation, apparently their pitch is legitimate. Residents of the Acme-Delco-Riegelwood community, Buckhead and Lake Waccamaw are reporting that representatives of Hawx Pest Control of Wilmington are zooming through [Read More]
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Monkeypox Case Confirmed Here
Columbus County has its first confirmed case of monkeypox, according to the health department. “It was just a matter of time,” Director Kim Smith said. Bladen County has had two confirmed cases, and New Hanover [Read More]
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Dove Season Starts Sept. 3
The 2022-23 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens on Saturday, Sept. 3. This is big news for hunters who enjoy hunting migratory game birds. It’s also an opportunity for officials from the N.C. Wildlife Resources [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Lines on the Wall
Paint covers some of the marks. Others are barely visible behind moss, mold and dust. In some cases, the lines where the waters rose are worn like battle scars, reminders of the times the water [Read More]
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$12 Million in Solar Projects Coming to County
Two solar projects in Columbus County will receive $6 million each in federal funding, according to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Arthur 2 LLC and Beckwith Solar LLC will receive the funds from the Inflation [Read More]
Church News
CBA Auction Saturday; Two Golf Slots Still Open
You may have already noticed fall decorations gracing store shelves, and it won’t be long before Santa comes to town. Until then, it’s time to golf for a good cause. The Columbus Baptist Association holds [Read More]
Obituaries
Jennifer Moore
Jennifer Moore, 67, of Bolton, passed away on August 22, 2022. She was born August 8, 1955 in New Hanover County, the daughter of the late Pete and Della Benton Foss. She is survived by her [Read More]
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Deputies Donate Backpacks to Needy Kids
Students are used to School Resource Officers being there to protect kids on campus, but the SRO division with the sheriff’s office opted to serve some children as well this year. The SRO and Patrol [Read More]
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Auto Curriculum Offered at SCC
In the age of virtual careers and desk jobs, Southeastern Community College is offering a course geared toward a much-needed workforce career. The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as vehicle mechanics and [Read More]
Business
Mental Health Clinic Goes Mobile
After much hard work and dedication, Coastal Horizons has launched their mobile mental health clinic in Columbus County. Plans for the unit began coming together earlier this year. The office on wheels is being [Read More]
Obituaries
Dennis “StubLuv” Lamont Willis
Dennis “StubLuv” Lamont Willis 40 of Chadbourn transitioned into eternal rest on August 18, 2022. For the safety of you and others please follow CDC Guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings is Required. Survivors are [Read More]
Obituaries
Theodore Baldwin
Theodore Baldwin passed on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems of Whiteville, NC. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2002 at 3 pm at the Frank and Emily Baldwin [Read More]
Obituaries
Johnny J Bryant
March 12, 1951 – August 22, 2022 Johnny J. Bryant, age 51, of Florence, SC passed on Monday, August 22, 2022, at his residence. Viewing will be Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. [Read More]