Loleta Barnes McPherson, age 90, of the Beaverdam community, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in the Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center, Whiteville, NC. Born July 28, 1931 in Robeson County, NC, she was the [Read More]
Clara Mae Floyd, age 81, of Tabor City, NC, died Sunday, July 3, 2022 in her home. Born October 29, 1940 in Columbus County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Carl Cleveland Prince [Read More]
Judith Carol Barton Justice, age 76 of Clarkton, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Monday, July 4, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 8, [Read More]
Timothy Wayne Walker, age 51, of Whiteville, NC passed away at his residence. Timothy was born on December 25, 1970 to James Chauncey Walker and Elizabeth Mercer Byrd. He worked in the auto body repair [Read More]
Kathy Fowler Coleman 68, of Nakina passed on Sunday, July 3, 2022 in Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Center, Whiteville. She was born May 1, 1954 in Horry County, SC the daughter of the late Rudolph [Read More]
Debra Gail Jacobs, age 64, of the Buckhead Community of Bolton, NC died Friday, July 1, 2022 in her home. She was born May 24, 1958 in Bladen County, NC to the late Martha Freeman [Read More]
Carolyn Creech Wayne, age 82, of Whiteville, NC went to her heavenly home Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born February 16, 1940 in Columbus County, NC to the late Howard and Eva Powell Creech. [Read More]
The Farmers Union community will be hosting their monthly food bank on Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The event will be held at Sandy Plain Missionary Baptist Church in the fellowship hall. The [Read More]
No lights, speed and no helmet led to the death of a motorcycle rider early Saturday, according to the highway Patrol. Ramel Williams, 19, of Old Lumberton Road, died after his Yamaha motorcycle slammed into [Read More]
It’s almost Independence Day, and if you’re looking for a way to celebrate, be sure to check out all the events happening this weekend right here in Columbus County. • The 35th annual Columbus County [Read More]
Note to my readers: I do not like to reprint columns, since I consider this to be a lazy habit. However, folks ask me about this one every year. At a time where our country [Read More]
Mortie Godwin McPherson, age 93, of the Beaverdam community, went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born October 19, 1928 in Columbus [Read More]
Ellen Ireta Ward, age 62, of Lake Waccamaw, NC, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. She was born on September 27, 1959, in Columbus County to the late Floyd and Erma Ward. She was [Read More]
Retha Daniels Currie affectionally called (Goosey) 76, of the East Arcadia community of Riegelwood, NC answered the call of the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC. She [Read More]
This week Jefferson talks with City of Whiteville Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder Jr. about Independence Day safety. Listen in the player below. THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs program produced [Read More]
The fourth suspect who ran from deputies after allegedly trying to burglarize a Nakina gun store is in custody. William Isaiah McCamis, 18, was charged with multiple counts of breaking and entering, larceny, and larceny of [Read More]
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