The Pecan Harvest Festival is in full swing today in downtown Whiteville. There’s music, vendors, food trucks, the car show and more. Remember the parade is at 11, and that will cause some traffic u...
A teacher at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville was fired Wednesday for what school officials described as “an inappropriate relationship with a student.” The action was taken Wednesday morning, ...
The “First Time Since 79” team fromWest Columbus has the week off, but Whiteville’s Wolfpack and the never-say-die ECHS Gators are both hitting the field tonight for conference playoff games. East Col...
Kandle Rogers was found guilty in district court today of assault on a government employee, and immediately appealed the verdict. Nishawn Pridgen’s affidavit said that Rogers scratched his arm and cal...
Sam Allen was deer hunting from his blind in Bladen County Thursday when he shot a coyote. While there’s nothing particularly unusual about deer hunters spotting and shooting coyotes, this ̵...
The 2023 Pecan Harvest Festival will bring bands, a parade, food trucks, vendors and friendly competition – along with all things pecan — to downtown Whiteville beginning Friday (tomorrow). Vin...
Part One of a Series Statewide filing for offices begins Dec. 4 for the March 4 primary elections. While most eyes are focused on the races for governor and lieutenant governor, several other contests...
October 4, 1934 ~ November 1, 2023 (age 89) Carl Hugh Ward was born and raised in Nakina, NC where he graduated from Whiteville High School. He attended NC State University for two years and then enli...
October 26, 2023 With sincere compassion and concern, the Majestic Family stands hand-in-hand with the loved ones of Ms. Erin Wakefield, as they prepare to celebrate her life. Ms. Wakefield transition...
February 1, 2023 ~ November 1, 2023 Gayle Manning Soles age 79, of Tabor City, died Wednesday , November 1, 2023 in Shoreland Health Care, Whiteville, NC. Born in Columbus County, NC he was the son of...
October 30, 1955 ~ November 1, 2023 (age 68) Sandra Marie Duncan, age 68, of Clayton, NC (formerly of Whiteville) passed away peacefully at Springbrook Rehabilitation and Nursery Facility, Clayton, NC...
September 1, 1934 ~ November 1, 2023 (age 89) Mr. George (G.F.) Hines of Whiteville, NC. passed away November 1st 2023. He was born in Columbus County, NC the son to the late George Hines and Lillion ...
An annual tradition that helps children gets underway in Columbus County Thursday and Friday. The annual Shriner’s Fish Fry will be held at Riegelwood on Thursday, and in Whiteville Friday. Plates are...
Lake Waccamaw officials have issued a boil advisory after a loss of water pressure in the 3200 block of Canal Cove Road. Customers from 3200 Canal Cove to the end of Waccamaw Shores are advised to boi...
Someone tore through a metal wall at a Tabor City business during an alleged beak-in, but only got away with a handful of change after causing hundreds of dollars in damage Staff at Tar Heel Pickers i...