Obituaries
Homer Lee Spaulding
Homer Lee Spaulding, age 88 of the St. James community in Lake Waccamaw, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at his home. Homer was born on December 16, 1933, in [Read More]
Year: 2022
Obituaries
Pattie Sue (Page) Powell
Pattie Sue Page Powell, 84, joined the Lord’s choir on June 17th, 2022 passing peacefully in her home. She was a loving wife, caring mother, and devout Christian. Pattie is survived by her husband, Charles [Read More]
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Gracie Eve Duncan Smith
Gracie Eve Duncan Smith of Whiteville, NC, went to be with her beloved Savior on June 17, 2022 at the age of 91. She was born on December 25, 1930 in Old Dock, NC as [Read More]
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George Kenneth Summerlin
George Kenneth Summerlin, age 69, of Hallsboro, NC passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Columbus Regional Healthcare System. He was born December 15, 1952 in Columbus County, NC the son of the late David [Read More]
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Carolyn Hilda (Babson) Ward
Carolyn Hilda Ward, age 73, of Nakina, NC died Friday, June 17, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born October 26, 1948 in Columbus County, NC. She is the daughter of [Read More]
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Alfis Ray Wilkins
Alfis Ray Wilkins 77, of Delco passed on Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home. He was born October 15, 1944 in Columbus County, the son of the late Marion Lee Wilkins and Viola Thompson [Read More]
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Rutha Leo (Graham) Roberson
Rutha Leo Graham Roberson 93, of Riegelwood, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, The Angel House, Whiteville, NC. She was the daughter of the late Mr. John [Read More]
Obituaries
Michael Glenn Powell
Bro. Michael Glenn Powell 67, affectionally known as “Big Mike” of Hallsboro, NC answered the call of Allah on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was the son of the late Mr. Emery Powell and Mrs. [Read More]
Front Page
Hallsboro Drug Dealer Sentenced
• Stevan Trent Boone has extended criminal history. The owner of a well-known “hot spot” in Hallsboro has been sentenced to prison. Stevan Trent “Boonie” Boone, 34, was arrested during a narcotics raid on his [Read More]
News
Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver
This week Jefferson talks with Local Teacher & WTXY Chief Meteorologist Christopher Cawley THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and about Columbus County. Each week Jefferson and [Read More]
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The Good News for June 17
The schedule for Columbus County is full for the summer. There is a lot of moving and shaking going on, but if you don’t want to do it alone, consider bringing home a furry companion. [Read More]
Business
SCC Summerfest 2022
Southeastern Community College didn’t let a little rain get in the way of the college’s first ever Summerfest. The free family event continued on after the clouds passed over, and folks rolled in to bring [Read More]
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Update from County Manager
On June 6, the Columbus County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2022-23 budget for all funds. The adopted budget maintains the current tax rate of 80.5 cents with no tax increase in the coming [Read More]
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Shelter Drops Fees by Half
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Animal Protective Services has reduced adoption fees for all the furbabies at the shelter to half price until June 30. Dogs are $67.50, female cats are $37.50, and male cats can [Read More]
Obituaries
Veora (Drayton) Holland
Viora (Drayton) Holland passed at her residence, 135 Frank Baldwin Rd., Whiteville, NC. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 12 noon at Love Grove Church, Whiteville, NC. Viewing will be held [Read More]
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Bobbie (Jacobs) Ward
Bobbie Jacobs Ward, age 86, died Thursday, June 16, 2022 in the Columbus Regional Healthcare System. Born December 2, 1935 in Columbus County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Herman Jacobs and Blanche [Read More]