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Columbus Among Counties Eligible for Casino

September 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Columbus Among Counties Eligible for Casino

If a casino bill unveiled this weekend is passed, Columbus County is one of the places the Lumbee Tribe could build its gambling center — although such a project is unlikely. Republican Sen. Bill Berger’s [Read More]

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Pamela “Pam” Denise Wilson

September 18, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Pamela “Pam” Denise Wilson

November 30, 1990 ~ September 16, 2023 (age 32) Pamela “Pam” Denise Wilson, 32, of Whiteville, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Pam was born on November 30, [Read More]

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Anne (Bateman) Ward

September 18, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Anne (Bateman) Ward

March 5, 1947 ~ September 16, 2023 (age 76) Mrs. Anne Bateman Ward, 76, of Nakina passed on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at her home.  She was born March 5, 1947 in Danville,  VA, the [Read More]

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Friday Wreck Kills Motorcyclist

September 18, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Friday Wreck Kills Motorcyclist

A motorcyclist leaving a wedding rehearsal dinner died early Friday in Union Valley. Kerwin D. Chavis, 33, crashed his 2002 Harley Davidson in a ditch, according to the Highway Patrol.  He had a Chaunceytown Road [Read More]

Obituaries

Mr. Kerwin Dewayne Chavis

September 17, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mr. Kerwin Dewayne Chavis

“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me” Philippians 4:13 Mr. Kerwin Dewayne Chavis of Lake Waccamaw (formally of Maxton) was born in Scotland County on Wednesday, December 20, 1989, and entered into [Read More]

Obituaries

Shirley Mae (Small) Hamilton

September 16, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Shirley Mae (Small) Hamilton

September 28, 1958 ~ September 16, 2023 Shirley Mae Small Hamilton, 64, of Whiteville, died Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be 2:00 PM Monday, September 25, at Central [Read More]

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Mr. Willis Nealy

September 16, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mr. Willis Nealy

Mr. Willis Nealy 60, of Clarendon, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC. He was the son of the late Mr. Earl [Read More]

Obituaries

Mary Ann (Gore) Blackmon

September 16, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mary Ann (Gore) Blackmon

October 19, 1940 ~ September 16, 2023 (age 82) Mary Ann Gore Blackmon, 82, of Whiteville, died on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her home. Mary Ann was born on October 19, 1940, daughter of [Read More]

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Charge Increased in 2022 Vehicle Death

September 15, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Charge Increased in 2022 Vehicle Death

Cory McDougal was indicted for involuntary manslaughter by a grand jury Thursday . McDougal, 51 struck and killed Connell Faulk on South Wilkes Street on June 16, 2022, according to Chadbourn Police. McDougal fled the [Read More]

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Chaplain Needs Donations

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Chaplain Needs Donations

Chaplain Marcia McMullen DeRush has opened her heart and the doors of her office with special individuals in mind. McMullen House of Heroes is a safe haven where the chaplain offers a multitude of things other than [Read More]

Health

Resource Organizations Available on Wednesdays

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Resource Organizations Available on Wednesdays

Many public outreach and resource information organizations are coming together on Wednesdays to bring aid to those in need in the area. Community CPR (CCPR) is partnering with Catholic Charities, W.A.R.M., Flourishing Families at Coastal [Read More]

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STEM Studio Gets New Wheels

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on STEM Studio Gets New Wheels

The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio will be hitting the road to bring activities to the community with their new mobile trailer. The group purchased a 16′ x 7′ trailer this week from Elizabethtown Trailers who [Read More]

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Local Churches Hold Events

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Local Churches Hold Events

Three churches in the area will be having events next week. The First Baptist Church of Lake Waccamaw, Mt. Zion Amez Church of Lake Waccamaw, and Mishop Springs Community Church will be holding their revivals [Read More]

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Family Movies this Weekend in Columbus

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Family Movies this Weekend in Columbus

With some fall weather finally cooling things down in Columbus County, it may be a good time to catch an outdoor movie. Both the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville and McMullen House for [Read More]

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The Good News Sept. 15 

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News Sept. 15 

There is beautiful weather in the forecast this weekend for Columbus. Make it your mission to get outside and take advantage of the farmer’s market, catch a movie, or head out of town to a [Read More]

Business

CHA Urges County to Take Assessment

September 15, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on CHA Urges County to Take Assessment

Community Health Assessment is the foundation for enhancing and improving the health of county residents. Community is defined as “county” for the North Carolina Community Health Assessment Process. The CHA’s mission is to identify factors [Read More]

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