October 22, 2023 Mr. Alonzo Hayes 68, of East Arcadia, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at The Angel House Lower Cape...
January 10, 1937 — October 21, 2023 Ellen Jane Bryan, 86, of Bladenboro passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her...
October 19, 2023 Alex Devone Hawes, 54 of Nakina, entered the arms of Jesus Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Columbus County, the...
The original Pierce and Co. store at Red Bug was destroyed in an early morning fire today (Saturday). Hallsboro Fire Department was dispatched around 2 a.m., and spent hours on...
It’s a busy time in Columbus County. There’s the pow-wow, the first trunk or treat, and much more happening in our back yards. Get out there and enjoy it. Today...
County school officials are making sure staff are familiar with policies regarding religious practices after someone complained about a group praying on the East Columbus campus Oct. 13. “We received...
Nakina Middle School has an increased security presence today after a specific threat against the school. Kelly Jones of Columbus County Schools said parents were notified Thursday night of a...
September 28, 1924 ~ October 20, 2023 (age 99) Essie Novella Boone Faison, 99, of Whiteville, died Friday, October 20, 2023, at Liberty Commons. The funeral will be 1:00 PM...
August 22, 1945 ~ October 18, 2023 (age 78) Larry Herbert Mincey, 78, of Whiteville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at his residence....
It’s October, which means it’s time for another thing to be aware of. This go around it’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. I was two weeks in before I...
December 27, 1953 — October 16, 2023 Nancy Gail Shatney Blackburn, age 69, of Clarkton, NC went to her eternal home on Monday, October 16, 2023, while at Novant Health...
October 1, 1948 ~ October 18, 2023 (age 75) Nancy Lynn Reid, 75 of Conway, SC died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House in...
September 27, 1987 ~ October 18, 2023 (age 36) Jessalyn LeAnn Wray Batten, 36, of Bladenboro, ended her battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, while in the Lower...
October 18, 2023 Mrs. Barbara S. Barbour 72, of Whiteville, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville,...
Citing a pattern of poor performance and missed calls, County Commissioners voted to cancel the emergency services contract with Nakina Fire and Rescue today (Wednesday). The board met in executive...
I wonder sometimes if he is still out there. Considering the number of years it’s been, the odds are ridiculously long, but nature has some funny ways sometimes, and strange...