Obituaries
Hannah Sharon Wood
April 15, 1956 — August 30, 2023 Miss Hannah Sharon Wood, 67, of White Oak passed away on August 30, 2023 at the Southport Health and Rehabilitation Center. Miss Wood loved the Lord, loved people, [Read More]
Month: August 2023
Obituaries
James “Junior” Colvin Green Jr.
January 15, 1960 — August 29, 2023 James “Junior” Colvin Green Jr., age 63, of Bladenboro passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 while at UNC Southeastern of Lumberton, NC. He was born in Cumberland [Read More]
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Charter Schools Closed Friday
Columbus Charter School will be closed to staff and students Friday due to flooded roadways in the county.
Business
County Schools on Remote Learning for Friday
Due to the many road closures occurring across the area, Columbus County Schools will remain in remote instruction for Friday. County schools spokesman Kelly Jones announced the change this afternoon. While water from Hurricane Idalia [Read More]
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Idalia Brings Flooding to Whiteville, County
Hurricane Idalia dropped nearly ten inches of rain on Whiteville last night, with more in some outlying areas. Around 25 area roadways are blocked, including portions of US 701 South near Williams, Pleasant Plains and [Read More]
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Water Rescue on Madison
Two people were rescued from a furniture store on Madison Street in Whiteville this morning. One of the individuals was in a wheelchair. Whiteville PD and Whiteville Fire were on the scene.
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Trash Collections Delayed; Offices Open Late
Thursday trash collections will take place Friday, due to Tropical Storm Idalia. County spokeswoman Amanda Prince said in an email that Waste Industries and Waste Management will not be operating due to the storm. Customers [Read More]
Obituaries
Dallie Ray Canady
February 14, 1938 ~ August 29, 2023 (age 85) Dallie Ray Canady age 85, of Tabor City, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, in McLeod Seacoast Hospital, Little River, SC. He was born February 14, [Read More]
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Norman Marshall Gore
February 25, 1962 ~ August 29, 2023 (age 61) Norman Marshall Gore age 61, of Leland, NC died Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Born in Brunswick County, NC, he was the son of the late Norman Lee [Read More]
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NCFS Crews Head for Louisiana Fire
A firefighting team from the N.C. Forest Service District Eight offices based in Whiteville is heading for Louisiana to help battle the Ida Fire in the Kisatchie National Forest near Leesville. While North Carolina, especially [Read More]
Church News
Local Pancake Fundraisers Set
Both a church and festival committee in Columbus County will be holding pancake fundraisers for a good cause during the first week of September. Engage Life Church and the N.C. Honey Festival committee will be [Read More]
Business
Community College Closing at 3
Southeastern Community College will close at 3 p.,m. today (Aug. 30) and will reopen Friday at 8 a.m. SCC officials announced a short time ago that the school will be closed tomorrow due to anticipated [Read More]
Business
Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio Hosts Annual STEM Day
The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio has announced the date and place for their annual STEM Day. The event will be held on Sept. 16 at the Lake Waccamaw State Park from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. [Read More]
Business
‘Community Cultivator’ Sponsored by Feast Down East
Feast Down East (FDE), a nonprofit that supports local farmers and food access throughout Wilmington and Southeastern North Carolina, will be holding a free event for the public. ‘Community Cultivator’ will be on Oct. 5 [Read More]
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BCSO Announces Smartphone App
Bladen County Sheriff Jim McVicker recently announced the release of a custom smartphone application. The app will serve as an innovative way for the sheriff’s office to connect with Bladen County residents and visitors and [Read More]
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Idalia Threat Worsens; County Sets State of Emergency
Category Three Hurricane Idalia is coming ashore in Florida this morning, and is forecast to bring more tornadoes and possibly more rain as it crosses Columbus County tonight into Thursday. The National Weather Service increased [Read More]