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School Bus Stolen, Second Vandalized

October 25, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on School Bus Stolen, Second Vandalized

Someone stole a school bus from West Columbus High School during the overnight hours on Monday, the sheriff’s office reported. A second bus was damaged. The sheriff’s office reported that a driver contacted the principal [Read More]

Obituaries

Donald Willard Viets, Jr.

October 24, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Donald Willard Viets, Jr.

November 27, 1950 ~ October 21, 2023 (age 72) Donald Willard Viets, Jr, age 72, of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in [Read More]

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Gail Worrell Townsend

October 24, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Gail Worrell Townsend

July 22, 1947 ~ October 23, 2023 (age 76) Gail Worrell Townsend 76, of Whiteville passed on Monday, October 23, 2023 in Columbus Regional Healthcare.  She was born July 22, 1947 in Columbus County, the [Read More]

Brandy Gillis (CCSO)
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Charges Dropped in Meth, Child Abuse Case

October 24, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Charges Dropped in Meth, Child Abuse Case

All charges have been dropped against a Georgia woman found passed out in a Dollar General parking lot with a small child in her car. Brandy Lynn Gillis, 34, of Byron, Ga., was held under [Read More]

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State Urges Sending Soil Samples Early

October 24, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State Urges Sending Soil Samples Early

Homeowners, gardeners, community gardeners, golf course superintendents, and turf consultants are encouraged to submit samples now to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic Services soil test to ensure faster turnaround time on [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Old hounds like us

October 24, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Old hounds like us

The Walker hound stopped for a moment, panting. He heard the other members of his pack a couple hundred yards out, and knew they were still on the deer, so he decided to take a [Read More]

Jerry Hewett (CCSO)
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Landlord Set Fire to Home with Man Inside, Report Says

October 23, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Landlord Set Fire to Home with Man Inside, Report Says

Arson charges were pressed against a Whiteville area man who allegedly set fire to a home while a resident was still inside. The sheriff’s office said Jerry Lynn Hewett, 62, was held under no bond [Read More]

Colby Edward Dent (BCSO)
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Ocean Isle Man Charged With Peeping

October 23, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Ocean Isle Man Charged With Peeping

Bladen detectives have arrested a man who was using secret cameras to take explicit photos. Colby Edward Dent, 28, was charged with two counts disseminating pornography, installing a photo device in a room, peeping, creating [Read More]

Bullets on the ground
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Family Safe When Vehicle Struck by Gunfire

October 23, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Family Safe When Vehicle Struck by Gunfire

A man, woman and infant escaped injury Saturday when someone allegedly opened fire on their vehicle. The sheriff’s office reported that the family was traveling on Haynes Lennon Road in the 4700 block just before [Read More]

Javon Geathers (CCSO)
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Man Charged After Disruption at Football Game

October 23, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Charged After Disruption at Football Game

One man was jailed after he allegedly cursed at a deputy trying to break up a crowd at the Whiteville football game Thursday. Javon Geathers, 31, of 4875 Old Lumberton Rd., Whiteville, was charged with [Read More]

Obituaries

John Howard Ward

October 23, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on John Howard Ward

October 25, 1944 ~ October 22, 2023 (age 78) John Howard Ward, 78, of Clarendon, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2023, while in the McLeod Seacoast Hospital in [Read More]

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Bexli Michelle Jacobs

October 23, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Bexli Michelle Jacobs

October 22, 2023 ~ October 22, 2023 Bexli Michelle Jacobs, infant daughter of Karli Greene and Dusty Jacobs was born and passed on Sunday October 22, 2023 in Columbus Regional Healthcare. She is survived by her parents; [Read More]

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Catherine Yvonne Stephens

October 22, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Catherine Yvonne Stephens

August 10, 1967 ~ October 20, 2023 (age 56) Catherine Yvonne Stephens 56 of Whiteville transitioned into eternal rest on October 20, 2023. Survivors are daughters: Victoria Stephens, Tymeia Stephens and Kendraya Jenerette; six brothers, [Read More]

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Priscilla Ann (Godfrey) Ward

October 22, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Priscilla Ann (Godfrey) Ward

March 6, 1956 ~ October 21, 2023 (age 67) Priscilla Ann Godfrey Ward, 67, of Whiteville, died Saturday, October 21, 2023, at home. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Friday, October 27, at the Brunswick-Waccamaw [Read More]

Obituaries

Mr. Alonzo Hayes

October 22, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mr. Alonzo Hayes

October 22, 2023 Mr. Alonzo Hayes 68, of East Arcadia, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at The Angel House Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Whiteville, [Read More]

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Ellen Jane Bryan

October 21, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Ellen Jane Bryan

January 10, 1937 — October 21, 2023 Ellen Jane Bryan, 86, of Bladenboro passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Bryan and Marjorie [Read More]

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