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Comment Period Opens for Hunting, Fishing Rules

December 14, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Comment Period Opens for Hunting, Fishing Rules

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has opened the public comment period for proposed rule changes to the 2024-2025 regulations related to hunting, fishing and game lands. The comment period will be open through Jan. [Read More]

The sidewalk project currently underway in Whiteville is federally funded and being managed by the NCDOT.
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Whiteville Board Members Take Oath

December 13, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville Board Members Take Oath

Silent votes elected a new mayor pro tem for the Whiteville City Council Tuesday. Incumbent Mayor Terry Mann and fellow incumbents Jimmy Clarida and Kevin Williamson were sworn into office, along with newcomer Josh Harris. [Read More]

(courtesy Krispy Kreme)
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Officials: No Plans for Krispy Kreme Here

December 13, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Officials: No Plans for Krispy Kreme Here

Despite a viral post making the rounds on social media, there are no plans to put a Krispy Kreme store in Whiteville in the near future. “Currently, the brand does not have plans for a [Read More]

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Lake Adopts Bike and Pedestrian Plan

December 12, 2023 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Lake Adopts Bike and Pedestrian Plan

Lake Waccamaw held their last 2023 meeting of the year on Tuesday evening. Commissioners Terry Littrell and Karl Bracey were sworn in after their victory at the polls, and the long-awaited bike and pedestrian plan [Read More]

Obituaries

Henry James McGee

December 12, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Henry James McGee

April 13, 1957 ~ December 9, 2023 (age 66) Henry James McGee age 66, of Chadbourn N.C. transitioned into rest on December 9, 2023. VISITATION will be Saturday, December 16, 2023 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 [Read More]

Obituaries

Aubrey Elizabeth McCarty

December 12, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Aubrey Elizabeth McCarty

May 18, 1991 ~ December 10, 2023 (age 32) Aubrey Elizabeth McCarty, age 32, formerly of Longs, SC, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Bristol, PA.  Aubrey is finally free from her battle [Read More]

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County Schools to Vote on Athletic Gender Rule Tonight

December 12, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County Schools to Vote on Athletic Gender Rule Tonight

County school, principals will be responsible for ensuring student athletes only play on teams with their biological peers, under a new provision to be considered by the Columbus Board of Education tonight (Tuesday). The rule [Read More]

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Littering, Cocaine, Pot Charged

December 12, 2023 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Littering, Cocaine, Pot Charged

Throwing away the evidence didn’t save a Whiteville man from being  arrested Friday – but it did earn a littering charge. Henry Moore, 62, was stopped for a headlight violation by the sheriff’s office on [Read More]

Obituaries

Grover “Barry” Vaughan

December 11, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Grover “Barry” Vaughan

September 15, 1951 ~ December 1, 2023 (age 72) Mr. Grover “Barry” Vaughn, 72, of Hallsboro, passed away tragically on Friday, December 1, 2023, following a house fire. Barry was born in Wake County to [Read More]

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Madison “Maddie” Brooke Whaley

December 11, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Madison “Maddie” Brooke Whaley

April 25, 2001 ~ December 1, 2023 (age 22)Psalm 46:5 KJV Psalm 46:5 KJV- God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. Madison [Read More]

Obituaries

Shirley Strickland

December 11, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Shirley Strickland

January 1, 1946 ~ December 10, 2023 (age 77) Shirley Strickland, age 77, of Chadbourn died Sunday, December 10, 2023 at her home.   She was the daughter of the late Gon Sullins and Anna [Read More]

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Kelly B Jarvis

December 11, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Kelly B Jarvis

December 17, 1970 ~ December 9, 2023 (age 52) On December, 9, 2023, Jesus welcomed home the most kind-hearted soul, Kelly Bryan Jarvis, age 52. Kelly Bryan Jarvis was born in New Bern, NC on [Read More]

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Ramona (White) Barnes

December 11, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Ramona (White) Barnes

November 17, 1930 ~ December 10, 2023 (age 93) Ramona White Barnes, 93, of the China Grove Community in Chadbourn, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023, while in the [Read More]

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Veda Louise (Stanley) Thompson

December 11, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Veda Louise (Stanley) Thompson

February 26, 1948 ~ December 9, 2023 (age 75) Veda Louise Stanley Thompson, 75, of Whiteville, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at home. The funeral will be 11:00 AM Thursday, December 14, at Spring Hill [Read More]

Obituaries

Lisa Rabon Cartrette

December 11, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Lisa Rabon Cartrette

January 25, 1965 ~ December 10, 2023 (age 58) Lisa Rabon Cartrette, age 58, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Duke University Hospital.  Lisa was born on January 25, 1965 in Columbus County [Read More]

Obituaries

Aaron Guy Williamson

December 11, 2023 Columbus County News Comments Off on Aaron Guy Williamson

October 12, 1930 ~ December 9, 2023 (age 93) Aaron Guy Williamson, a resident of Harrisburg, NC, known as “Willie” to his family and close friends, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December the 9th at [Read More]

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