Obituaries
Jeff Simmons
July 26, 1963 ~ September 20, 2023 (age 60) Jeff Simmons 60, of the Old Dock community, Whiteville passed on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at his home. He was born July 26, 1963 in Columbus County, the son [Read More]
Month: September 2023
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Rainmaker Headed for SENC
What will likely become Tropical Storm Ophelia is expected to bring 1.75 to 2.5 inches of rain to Columbus starting Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the coastal low pressure system is a rapidly [Read More]
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Casinos, Video Gaming Out for Now
Leaders in the General Assembly on Tuesday folded their cards when it came to sections on casinos and video gambling terminals. The two sections of the budget bills were axed after Senate and House leadership [Read More]
Obituaries
Julius Baldwin
June 13, 1961 ~ September 17, 2023 (age 62) Mr. Julius Baldwin passed on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Norvant, New Hanover Regional Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023 [Read More]
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Lola Kaye (Garrell) Bass
September 24, 1951 ~ September 19, 2023 (age 71) Beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, friend and educator, Lola Kaye Garrell Bass [71], of Chadbourn, NC, passed away on September 19, 2023 at the Angel House [Read More]
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Jarrett Adam Ward
September 9, 1988 ~ September 18, 2023 (age 35) Jarrett Adam Ward age 35, died Monday September 18, 2023 in his home. Born in New Hanover County, NC he was the son of Doris Mizell [Read More]
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Charles Thomas Butler Sr.
April 5, 1933 ~ September 19, 2023 (age 90) Charles Thomas Butler, Sr., died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at his residence. Charles was born on April 5, 1933 in Columbus County to the late [Read More]
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James Thomas Gowans
February 15, 1933 ~ September 18, 2023 James Thomas Gowans, 90, formerly of Cerro Gordo, NC, died Monday, September 18, 2023, at Northwest Hospital in Randallstown, MD. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Saturday, September [Read More]
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Board Briefed on Mosquito Efforts
County commissioners Monday approved request to consider a “pro-active” mosquito spraying plan for the county. Commissioner Laverne Coleman asked County Manager Eddie Madden if the county had started spraying for the bugs, which are generally [Read More]
Lead Story
Jefferson Weaver • Coffee Without a Cause
A chance to visit with a dear cousin the other day brightened up an otherwise sad afternoon. After discovering closed signs on our first two options for a cup of coffee (“You’re Baptist,” she said, [Read More]
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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
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
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
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
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
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]