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Lois Stone
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Lois Reeves Stone

Lois Reeves Stone, 83, surrounded by her loving family, left this earth and was received into heaven on Monday, September 19, 2022. She was born in Robeson County, NC on...

Crystal Faircloth
September 20, 2022
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Cathy Elaine Daniels
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Cathy Elaine Daniels

 Cathy Elaine Daniels, age 57, of Tabor City, NC passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at her residence. Viewing will be Friday, September 23, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to...

Crystal Faircloth
September 20, 2022
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Lucille (Edwards) Shelnut
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Lucille (Edwards) Shelnut

Lucille Edwards Shelnut, 83, widow of Willie B. “Bob” Shelnut, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 in MUSC Marion Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1939, a daughter of...

Crystal Faircloth
September 20, 2022
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Unrestrained Driver is 17th Fatality Here

Monday’s wreck at N.C. 87 and U.S. 74 might not have been deadly had the driver been wearing a seatbelt. The Highway Patrol reported that Deshawn Ford, 27, of Paddlefish...

Jefferson Weaver
September 20, 2022
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Clarence Vereen
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Clarence Vereen

Clarence Vereen 82, of Supply, passed away on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear Brunswick Care Center of Bolivia, NC.  He was the son of the late Mr....

Crystal Faircloth
September 20, 2022
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Theft Victim Spots Property, Calls 911

Two men are in jail after a theft victim spotted his property being pulled down the road Aug. 30. Casey Jacobs, 34, of 6534 Old Lake Rd., Bolton, was held...

Jefferson Weaver
September 19, 2022
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John Strickland and Peyton Thomas (CCSO)
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Two Charged with Trafficking Meth, Coke

Crystal methamphetamine and cocaine were found in a vehicle minutes after midnight Saturday morning. The sheriff’s office reported that John Strickland, age 59, and Peyton Thomas, age 25, had 70...

Jefferson Weaver
September 19, 2022
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Miriam Martha (Hooks) Watts
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Miriam Martha (Hooks) Watts

January 17, 1942 ~ September 18, 2022 (age 80) Tabor City, NC Miriam Martha Hooks Watts, age 80, died September 18, 2022, in the Riverside Health and Rehabilitation in North Charleston,...

Crystal Faircloth
September 18, 2022
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Sherri Lea Conley Gottschalk
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Sherri Lea Conley Gottschalk

October 31, 1956 ~ September 18, 2022 (age 65) Sherri Lea Conley Gottschalk, age 65, passed away at her residence in Whiteville, NC, on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  She was born on...

Crystal Faircloth
September 18, 2022
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Patricia Johnson Carter
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Patricia Johnson Carter

August 13, 1934 ~ September 17, 2022 (age 88) Patricia Johnson Carter, 88, of Whiteville passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. She was born in Hertford County, the daughter of th...

Crystal Faircloth
September 18, 2022
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Richard "Ricky" Faircloth
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Richard “Ricky” Faircloth

September 15, 1960 ~ September 16, 2022 (age 62) Richard J. “Ricky” Faircloth, 62, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at his home. He was born September 15, 1960, in Loris, SC, a...

Crystal Faircloth
September 18, 2022
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Betty Faye (Cribb) Nealy-Long
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Betty Faye (Cribb) Nealy-Long

May 12, 1941 ~ September 17, 2022 (age 81) Betty Faye Cribb Nealy-Long, age 81 of Chadbourn, left this earth to enter into her eternal home on Saturday, September 17, 2022, while in...

Crystal Faircloth
September 18, 2022
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Conquer Chiari Walk with Christy Gallery 2022

Purple was the color of choice at Elizabeth Brinkley Park at Lake Waccamaw on Saturday. Friends, family, and community members came out in support for the Conquer Chiari Walk with...

Crystal Faircloth
September 17, 2022
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Rabies Clinic, Adoption Event at Gurganus Gallery

Five dogs were adopted and around 100 rabies shots administered Saturday morning at Gurganus Farm Store in Whiteville. Columbus Animal Protective Services brought a trailer full of shelter dogs for...

Jefferson Weaver
September 17, 2022
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Jefferson Weaver
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

This week on The Columbus Connection Jefferson has no in-studio guest. Instead, this week Jefferson gives his thoughts and opinions on various topics. THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver&nbs...

Jefferson Weaver
September 17, 2022
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Columbus Animal Protective Services needs adopters for loving pets like this little fellow. (APS photo)
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The Good News for Sept. 16-24

  If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Columbus County has got you covered. There is hands-on fun for the kids, and health fairs for everyone. Go paint...

Crystal Faircloth
September 16, 2022
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