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...
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...
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,...
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. ...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. T...