Obituaries
Lloyd “Elliott” Pittman
July 2, 1936 ~ August 14, 2023 (age 87) Lloyd “Elliott” Pittman 87 of Fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on August 14, 2023. VISITATION – Thursday August 17, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 [Read More]
Month: August 2023
Obituaries
Thelma Lee (Hardee) Edge
July 28, 1938 ~ August 16, 2023 (age 85) Thelma Lee Hardee Edge, 85, of the Mount Calvary Community in Clarkton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at her [Read More]
Obituaries
Eddie Pierce
August 17, 1937 ~ August 15, 2023 (age 85) Mr. James “Eddie” Pierce, Jr. 85, of Lake Waccamaw passed on Tuesday August 15, 2023 at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville. He was born [Read More]
Front Page
Family Fur Day is Saturday
Dogs, cats and families will be the focus Saturday at the second Family Fur Day at Columbus County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Animal Protective Services, this year’s event will feature food trucks, a bouncy house, games [Read More]
Business
Lake Residents Surprised at Tax Bills
A billing software error has led to unpleasant surprises for Lake Waccamaw property owners. The town’s tax billing is handled by the county, like most communities. A software mistake led to bills that reflected a [Read More]
Obituaries
Micheal Lee Shipman
April 9, 1973 ~ August 13, 2023 (age 50) Mr. Micheal Lee Shipman passed on Aug. 13, 2023 in an auto accident. Funeral services will be held in Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 at 1 pm [Read More]
Obituaries
James Clark Bridgers
August 14, 1929 — August 15, 2023 James Clark Bridgers, 94, of Clarkton passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph “Joe” Washington Bridgers and Celia Mae [Read More]
Obituaries
Annie Lee Edwards Rich
November 4, 1925 ~ August 14, 2023 (age 97) Annie Lee Edwards Rich, age 97, of Lake Waccamaw, NC, passed away peacefully at Liberty Commons of Whiteville, NC. Annie was born in Robeson County on [Read More]
Obituaries
Brenda Gail (Smith) Ward
August 25, 1955 ~ August 15, 2023 (age 67) Brenda Gail Smith Ward, 67, of the Beaverdam Community in Chadbourn, went to be her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023,while in [Read More]
Front Page
Jefferson Weaver • Skittles, Beer, Smart Possums and Free Markets
My mother made the most wonderful chili in creation. Just enough meat, just enough spicy heat, and you could enjoy and savor every last bit of it. She always made a huge pot of it [Read More]
Elections
New Party Recognized by State Board
The State Board of Elections Sunday voted to allow another party on the state ballot. The No Labels Party touts itself as an alternative to both the traditional Democrat and Republican parties, according to the [Read More]
Front Page
Bladen Hit and Run Driver Sought
The Highway Patrol is searching for a driver who is suspected of killing a bicyclist last year. The suspect vehicle is a dark gray 2007-2008 Acura TL with damage to the front right bumper and [Read More]
Business
Beck New County Asst. Superintendent
Jesse Beck II will replace Dr. Jonathan Williams as assistant superintendent for Columbus County Schools. Williams recently announced he is leaving the county to become the new superintendent of Whiteville City Schools. “During his decades [Read More]
Obituaries
Joyce L Betts
February 15, 1947 — August 14, 2023 Ms. Joyce L. Betts, age 76, of Tabor City, NC departed this earthly home on Monday, August 14, 2023, in Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. Funeral arrangements [Read More]
Obituaries
Sandra Thompson
March 27, 1961 — August 14, 2023 Sandra Thompson, 62, of Chadbourn, died suddenly on Monday, August 14, 2023, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her son, William Shawn Thompson. Sandra’s surviving [Read More]
Obituaries
Donald Mitchell Fowler
January 7, 1947 ~ August 13, 2023 (age 76) Donald Mitchell Fowler, Sr. age 76 of Whiteville, died on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home. Donald was born on January 7, 1947, son of [Read More]