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Female Bandit Hits Pireway Store

September 19, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Female Bandit Hits Pireway Store

No one was injured when an armed woman robbed the Pireway Dollar General store Monday night. Deputies were called to the store in the 18000 block of Swamp Fox Highway at 8:55 p.m., according to [Read More]

Obituaries

Gregory Dale Dewitt

September 18, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Gregory Dale Dewitt

March 16, 1958 ~ September 15, 2023 (age 65) Gregory Dale Dewitt, 65, of Tabor City, NC, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. A Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, [Read More]

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Ervin Leon Dudley

September 18, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Ervin Leon Dudley

August 31, 1943 ~ September 18, 2023 (age 80) Ervin Leon Dudley, 80, of Lake Waccamaw, NC, died Monday, September 18, 2023 at home. The funeral will be 2:00 PM Sunday, September 24, at the [Read More]

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Mrs. Thelma Graddick Johnson

September 18, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mrs. Thelma Graddick Johnson

Mrs. Thelma Graddick Johnson 78, of Chadbourn, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care, the Angel House in Whiteville, NC. She was [Read More]

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Jesse Glen Munn

September 18, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Jesse Glen Munn

October 28, 1960 ~ September 17, 2023 (age 62) Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1 pm at First New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 5146 River Road, White Oak, NC [Read More]

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Sex Offender Charged

September 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Sex Offender Charged

A registered sex offender is out on bond after he allegedly worked at an area retailer where he had access to minors. Jeffrey Perritte, 32, was arrested Sept. 15 on a single charge of employment [Read More]

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Columbus Among Counties Eligible for Casino

September 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Columbus Among Counties Eligible for Casino

If a casino bill unveiled this weekend is passed, Columbus County is one of the places the Lumbee Tribe could build its gambling center — although such a project is unlikely. Republican Sen. Bill Berger’s [Read More]

Obituaries

Pamela “Pam” Denise Wilson

September 18, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Pamela “Pam” Denise Wilson

November 30, 1990 ~ September 16, 2023 (age 32) Pamela “Pam” Denise Wilson, 32, of Whiteville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Pam was born on November 30, [Read More]

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Anne (Bateman) Ward

September 18, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Anne (Bateman) Ward

March 5, 1947 ~ September 16, 2023 (age 76) Mrs. Anne Bateman Ward, 76, of Nakina passed on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her home.  She was born March 5, 1947 in Danville,  VA, the [Read More]

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Friday Wreck Kills Motorcyclist

September 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Friday Wreck Kills Motorcyclist

A motorcyclist leaving a wedding rehearsal dinner died early Friday in Union Valley. Kerwin D. Chavis, 33, crashed his 2002 Harley Davidson in a ditch, according to the Highway Patrol.  He had a Chaunceytown Road [Read More]

Obituaries

Mr. Kerwin Dewayne Chavis

September 17, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mr. Kerwin Dewayne Chavis

“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me” Philippians 4:13 Mr. Kerwin Dewayne Chavis of Lake Waccamaw (formally of Maxton) was born in Scotland County on Wednesday, December 20, 1989, and entered into [Read More]

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Shirley Mae (Small) Hamilton

September 16, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Shirley Mae (Small) Hamilton

September 28, 1958 ~ September 16, 2023 Shirley Mae Small Hamilton, 64, of Whiteville, died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be 2:00 PM Monday, September 25, at Central [Read More]

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Mr. Willis Nealy

September 16, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mr. Willis Nealy

Mr. Willis Nealy 60, of Clarendon, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC. He was the son of the late Mr. Earl [Read More]

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Mary Ann (Gore) Blackmon

September 16, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mary Ann (Gore) Blackmon

October 19, 1940 ~ September 16, 2023 (age 82) Mary Ann Gore Blackmon, 82, of Whiteville, died on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her home. Mary Ann was born on October 19, 1940, daughter of [Read More]

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Charge Increased in 2022 Vehicle Death

September 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Charge Increased in 2022 Vehicle Death

Cory McDougal was indicted for involuntary manslaughter by a grand jury Thursday . McDougal, 51 struck and killed Connell Faulk on South Wilkes Street on June 16, 2022, according to Chadbourn Police. McDougal fled the [Read More]

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Chaplain Needs Donations

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Chaplain Needs Donations

Chaplain Marcia McMullen DeRush has opened her heart and the doors of her office with special individuals in mind. McMullen House of Heroes is a safe haven where the chaplain offers a multitude of things other than [Read More]

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