Obituaries
James Walter Freeman
December 25, 1940 ~ November 25, 2023 (age 82) Mr. James Walter Freeman passed on November 25, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 02,2023 at 11 am in the [Read More]
Month: November 2023
Obituaries
Mrs. Helen Waddell Pollard
November 26, 2023 Mrs. Helen Waddell Pollard has permanently changed her address to 777 Highway 7, in that beautiful city called Heaven as of November 26, 2023. Moments of reflection will take place on [Read More]
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Emma Lou (Suggs) Ganus
February 22, 1934 ~ November 29, 2023 (age 89) Emma Lou Suggs Ganus, 89, of Tabor City, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville. Emma was born on [Read More]
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Margaret Colvin Moody
April 30, 1943 ~ November 28, 2023 (age 80) Margaret Colvin Moody age 80, of Tabor City died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville, NC. Born in Belfast, Ireland, she was [Read More]
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William Norris Lennon
September 5, 1952 ~ November 29, 2023 (age 71) William Norris Lennon, 71, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 5, at [Read More]
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Fundraiser to Benefit Deputy Fighting Cancer
The sheriff’s office is asking people to move some butts for a good cause. Deputy Tyler Reeves has been fighting colon cancer for four years, according to a release from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • ‘Cold Fish is Good Fish’
My friend Sherman Surles brought me a mess of fish the other day – nice fresh spots, still smelling of the salt water. Just as he shared them with me, I shared some with a [Read More]
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Woman, Vehicles Hit by Gunfire
Two vehicles were struck by gunfire and a woman hurt Wednesday in the area of Will Inman and Kenny Jordan roads. Keyatta Todd and an infant were traveling on Kenny Jordan around 2:15 p.m. when [Read More]
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Santa Returns to Uptown Whiteville
Despite his busy schedule, the Real Whiteville Santa is back in his headquarters on Smith Street in Whiteville. Santa will be welcoming visitors Wednesday through Saturday, from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., through Dec. 23. [Read More]
Business
City Council Approves Rezoning
A new urgent care will be built on the site of the currently closed clinic on Powell Boulevard, after construction on the U.S. 701 Super Street is completed in the area. Whiteville City Council on [Read More]
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Suspect Shoots Self During Warrant Service
A Fair Bluff man reportedly shot himself Tuesday when a deputy went to his Fair Bluff home with an order for arrest. The sheriff’s office said a deputy made contact with Tony Tant, 53, at [Read More]
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Veterans Toy Run is Saturday
Santa Claus will be riding a Harley Hog Saturday as the 25th annual Military Vet Riders Association Toy Run rumbles through Columbus County. The toy run benefits the Columbus Baptist Association Toy Store. Cost is [Read More]
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Riegelwood Christmas in the Village Saturday
Riegelwood is going all out with this year’s Christmas in the Village celebration. Most of the day’s festivities will be at 305 N.C. 87 Hwy., in the center of the village. From 10 a.m. until [Read More]
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Second Cafe at West Columbus Tonight
Parents have two more opportunities to tell officials their views on county schools as well as find out about future plans for the system. Columbus County Schools is hosting two more Community Cafes. One is [Read More]
Obituaries
Wilson Jacobs
June 1, 1933 ~ November 26, 2023 (age 90) Wilson Jacobs, 90, of Buckhead, North Carolina went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by family and [Read More]
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Bessie Leety (Grainger) Holt
September 8, 1951 ~ November 28, 2023 (age 72) Bessie Leety Grainger Holt age 72, of Green Sea, SC, died Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC. Born in Horry County, SC, [Read More]