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Dove Season Opens Sept. 2

August 21, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dove Season Opens Sept. 2

The big day for many hunters is right around the corner. Dove season opens September 2 across North Carolina. The first season ends Oct. 7, with the second and third sections running Nov. 11-25 and [Read More]

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WPD, Deputies Respond to Multiple Gunfire Calls

August 21, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WPD, Deputies Respond to Multiple Gunfire Calls

Deputies and Whiteville Police stayed busy with several reports of property damage by firearms through the weekend. A home in the 300 block of North Thompson in Whiteville was hit by multiple gunshots twice in [Read More]

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Murder Charge Filed Against Mincey in April Killing

August 21, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Murder Charge Filed Against Mincey in April Killing

The reported boyfriend of a murder victim Alissa Lee’s mother has been charged in the April killing. Brandon Wayne Mincey, 41, has been in jail since May on a charge of accessory after the fact. [Read More]

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Event was Cancelled for Non-payment

August 21, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Event was Cancelled for Non-payment

The dance competition set for this past Saturday at Whiteville High School was cancelled for non-payment of the rental fee. Superintendent Jonathan Williams said today (Monday) that the organizers for the event did not pay [Read More]

Obituaries

Shandel Allen McPherson

August 20, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Shandel Allen McPherson

March 21, 1973 ~ August 18, 2023 (age 50) Shandel Allen McPherson, 50, of Whiteville, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 18th, 2023. A native of the Beaverdam community, Shandel was born on March 21st, 1973. [Read More]

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Hugh “Tommy” Thomas McPherson, Sr.

August 19, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Hugh “Tommy” Thomas McPherson, Sr.

July 25, 1947 ~ August 18, 2023 (age 76) Hugh Thomas “Tommy” McPherson, Sr. age 76, of the Western Prong Community of Clarkton, went to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, [Read More]

Blue and his new best friend.
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Family Fur Day Features Fun and Names for New Friends

August 19, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Family Fur Day Features Fun and Names for New Friends

While puppies were clutched in the arms of several young visitors at Family Fur Day today (Saturday) the pigs were among the most popular adoptable animals at the second annual event at the county fairground. [Read More]

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LWMC Hosts Banquet for Helms Nature Preserve

August 18, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on LWMC Hosts Banquet for Helms Nature Preserve

Each summer, the Helms Nature Preserve holds their annual Pioneer Day Camp for children and teenage youth for five days in June. The camp is funded and hosted through the preserve’s developmental program called the [Read More]

Obituaries

Lawrence Scott Shaw

August 18, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Lawrence Scott Shaw

November 28, 1966 ~ August 17, 2023 (age 56) Lawrence Scott Shaw age 57, of Whiteville, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, in his home. Born in New Hanover County, NC., he was the son of the [Read More]

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The Good News Aug. 19 

August 18, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News Aug. 19 

There’s plenty of family time to be had in Columbus this weekend. Hangout with APS or catch a movie at the museum. Be sure log onto www.columbuscountynews.com for absolutely free to catch up on any [Read More]

Tyrus Sellers
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Dance Contest Cancelled

August 17, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dance Contest Cancelled

Organizers for the Who Hotter Than Me dance contest violated the city school’s rental policies, and the show has been cancelled, officials said Thursday. The show was not sponsored by the school system, but by [Read More]

Obituaries

Jacqueline “Jackie” (Williamson) Bullard

August 17, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Jacqueline “Jackie” (Williamson) Bullard

July 9, 1930 ~ August 17, 2023 (age 93) Jackie Bullard, 93, of Bladenboro, died on Thursday, August 17, 2023, while in her daughter’s home. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, [Read More]

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Linda Diane (Williams) Cartrette

August 17, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Linda Diane (Williams) Cartrette

January 13, 1951 ~ August 17, 2023 (age 72) Linda Diane Cartrette age 72, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, in home. Born in Columbus County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Bryant Jasper Williams and Elneta [Read More]

Madison Street was blocked downtown Wednesday when high water led to stalled cars and debris.
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Heavy Rains Swamp Whiteville, Chadbourn

August 17, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Heavy Rains Swamp Whiteville, Chadbourn

From three to six inches of rain fell in parts of Columbus County Wednesday, blocking streets and flooding neighborhoods. One woman had to be rescued when she drove her car into a flooded area at [Read More]

Tyrus Sellers
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Dance Competition to Feature Drag Judge

August 17, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Dance Competition to Feature Drag Judge

While the Who Hotter than Me contest is a chance for dancers to shine, many eyes will likely be on the celebrity judge for the Aug. 26 event at Whiteville High – a crossdressing makeup [Read More]

Obituaries

Mr. Bruce Glen Womack

August 16, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mr. Bruce Glen Womack

Mr. Bruce Glen Womack 71, of Brunswick, NC formerly of Hope Mills, NC entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. A Celebration of Life [Read More]

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