June 28, 1961 ~ August 8, 2023 (age 62) Nancy Jean Jolly Norris, 62, of Whiteville, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her residence. Nancy was born on June...
Cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana were confiscated and a woman jailed after a traffic stop Friday. Teresa Diane Duncan, 59, of Armview Road, Loris, was held under $50,000 secured bond on...
Eligible North Carolina offenders can now receive a state ID card when they’re released from prison. The N.C. Department of Adult Correction (DAC) has entered a partnership with the state...
Two women were charged after they allegedly stole a chest freezer from Walmart. Ashley Dawn Graham, 31, and Deziray Pauliena Ray, 21 each face charges of misdemeanor larceny, according to...
A woman told deputies she was strangled and sexually assaulted near Tabor City early Saturday morning. The victim, who is in her 20s, told deputies she was dropped off at...
The county’s 13th traffic fatality might have been avoided if the driver had been wearing a seatbelt, the Highway Patrol said Monday. Michael Lee Shipman, 50, was traveling east on...
March 17, 1942 — August 13, 2023 Lee Roy Bryant, 81, of Clarkton, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his...
July 17, 1945 ~ August 8, 2023 (age 78) Irvin “Doug” Nobles, age 78, of Fair Bluff, NC, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Center...
February 21, 1941 ~ August 10, 2023 (age 82) Frances Strickland Manning Ward, age 82, of Whiteville, NC, died Thursday night, August 10, 2023, in her home. Born February 2,...
May 30, 1944 ~ August 9, 2023 (age 79) Angela Estrada Sanchez 79, of Whiteville passed August 9, 2023 in Lower Cape Fear Life care Angel House in Whiteville. She...
Alleged racist remarks by a former sheriff could lead to a property tax increase. Former Sheriff’s Sgt. Melvin Campbell will receive $500,000 in a mediated settlement with the county over...
Three organizations will host a series of distribution events in Columbus County. Some of the dates have already passed, but Catholic Charities, the Diaper Bank of N.C., and the Food...
The Columbus Baptist Association is an organization that was founded right here in Columbus County. The CBA is well known for their Backpack for Buddies ministry, a program geared toward...
The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 22 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held for the 159th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony celebrates 29 weeks of extensive training to...
School across Columbus are once again getting ready to open their doors to welcome students back into the fold. Last week, the district announced the dates for open houses all...
An alleged trespasser found himself offsides but was stopped by pass interference when a football packed with tobacco was found outside Columbus Correctional. David Anthony Howard, 28, of Greenville, ...