On Monday, South Madison Street in Whiteville was filled with children of all ages for the annual Columbus County Agriculture Fair Parade. Parade Marshal Jimmy Kirk made his way through downtown Whi...
Someone damaged a “pride” banner and more that $1,000 worth of displays at a Whiteville area home over the weekend. Ricky Barger told the sheriff’s office that a blowup Christmas tree and Halloween do...
August 14, 1955 ~ October 8, 2023 (age 68) On October the 8th 2023 the spirit of Melody Dawn Wagner, aged 68, ascended from this world. She was born in Hickory, North Carolina on August 14th 1955. A l...
A teenager has been arrested in the September video of a dog that was beaten to death. Nicholas Demarion McGirt, 18 was arrested on a single charge of animal cruelty and released on an unsecured bond ...
September 18, 1951 ~ September 25, 2023 (age 72) Linda Jennings Cherry, 72, of Whiteville, died Monday, September 25, 2023 at her residence. Her celebration of life service will be held at 25th Avenue...
March 27, 1933 — October 5, 2023 Eunice Caroline Greene Elkins 90, of Clarkton passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was a dedicated wife, loving mother of thr...
April 26, 2004 ~ October 6, 2023 (age 19) Austin Rylee Brinson age 19, died Saturday, October 6, 2023. Born in Horry County, SC he was the son of Brent Windell Brinson and Kelley Nealey Brinson. He wa...
Two juveniles have been charged in separate bomb threats at area schools Wednesday. The sheriff’s office said that a teen at Whiteville High School has been named in a juvenile petition, as has one fr...
The temperatures may be falling but the activities are picking up in Columbus County for the first of October. Gates open at the 43rd Annual Columbus County Agricultural Fair Tuesday at the fairground...
Five people escaped injury after a Bolton man barricaded himself in a house Thursday. Jesse James Arp, 39, is being held under no bond on charges of second degree kidnapping and assault on a female. H...
January 24, 1947 ~ October 6, 2023 (age 76) Mrs. Kay C. Rooks, age 76, formerly of Whiteville, NC, died Friday, October 6, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born January 24, 1947, in Nash County, NC she...
North Carolina’s Landowner Protection Act makes it easier for property owners to monitor who can and cannot enter property. Posted signs every 200 yards or less are still allowed, but many are turning...
While county commissioners were unanimous in their decision to provide half the funding for a new tech firm coming to Whiteville, Mayor Terry Mann had to break a tie before Whiteville City Council app...
Updated 11:50 a.m. A third bomb threat was allegedly made Wednesday, this time at Whiteville High School, according to sheriff’s reports. The sheriff’s office daily incident summary for We...
September 23, 1931 — October 5, 2023 Surrounded by family, Betty Ann Smith, 92, of Riegelwood passed away on October 5, 2023, at Liberty Commons Assisted Living Center in Wilmington, NC. Betty Ann was...
April 4, 2006 ~ September 29, 2023 (age 17) Brady Lee Mercer age 17 of Chadbourn went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2023, at his home. He was preceded in death by his grand-parents, She...