Obituaries
Larry Franklin Enzor
June 1, 1946 ~ October 14, 2023 (age 77) Mr. Larry F. Enzor, age 77, of Fair Bluff, NC, died October 14, 2023 in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice House after an extended illness. He [Read More]
Year: 2023
Obituaries
Michael Hillary Smith
March 11, 1954 — October 14, 2023 Michael Hillary Smith, 69, of Bladenboro, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Smith Sr. and [Read More]
Obituaries
Josephine (Hatcher) Brown
September 8, 1951 ~ October 10, 2023 (age 72) Ms. Josephine Brown passed on 10/10/2023 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center, Whiteville, NC. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 1 [Read More]
Obituaries
Reberiano Abonzo
January 25, 1992 ~ October 9, 2023 (age 31) Reberiano “Rebbie” Abonza, age 31 of Cerro Gordo, died on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY. Rebbie was born on [Read More]
Obituaries
Don Seymore Ward, Jr.
September 30, 1959 – October 10, 2023 Don Seymer Ward, Jr. passed away on October 10, 2023, at the young age of 64, we think to avoid having to survive another scorching Texas summer. He [Read More]
Church News
2023 Trick or Treat Guide
The Grissettown Longwood Fire Department will once again hold their annual Grissettown Haunted Trail. The event will run every Saturday and Sunday and on Halloween night from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $15 each. The station [Read More]
Front Page
The Good News Oct. 14
Cool, crisp, fall weather will make its way into Columbus this weekend. Volunteer at Shizzy’s, hang out at the haunted trail, or shop at the farmers market. There’s fall fun out there to be had. [Read More]
Obituaries
Bobby Steven Faulk
November 1, 1957 ~ October 12, 2023 (age 65) Memorial services are being planned and will be announced soon Bobby Steven Faulk age 65, died Wednesday, October 12, 2023, in Novant Health New Hanover, Wilmington, [Read More]
Obituaries
Matthew Gordon Townsend
March 19, 2000 ~ October 7, 2023 (age 23) Matthew Gordon Townsend Jr. of Whiteville, NC went home to be with the Lord October 7, 2023. He is the son of Matt Gordon Townsend and [Read More]
Obituaries
Lt. Colonel James Harvey Newman
December 21, 1944 ~ October 9, 2023 (age 78) Lt. Colonel James Harvey Newman, 78, of Whiteville, N.C., passed away October 9, 2023, with his wife Peggy Joyce Hill Newman by his side. Jim served in the Air [Read More]
Front Page
Run Honoring Trooper is Saturday in Whiteville
The fifth annual Kevin Conner Memorial Run starts Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in downtown Whiteville. Conner, a Highway Patrol Trooper from Bladenboro who was based in Columbus, was killed in an ambush during a traffic [Read More]
Business
Galloway Farms recognized by State Dept. of Agriculture
Galloway Farms of Hallsboro was spotlighted this week by the Department of Agriculture (NCDA) as one of the state’s leading agri-tourism attractions. Galloway Farms is home to Maze Craze, the largest maze in the Cape [Read More]
Front Page
Friday Night Lights Lineup
Offense is turning out to be the name of the game in area football action this season, and all area teams are firing up their defense before this week’s matchups, West Columbus is on the [Read More]
Obituaries
Louise Nelson Mason
June 26, 1937 ~ October 12, 2023 (age 86) Louise Nelson Mason 86 of Whiteville transitioned into eternal rest on October 12, 2023. Survivors are daughters: Janice (Mickey) Mitchell McLaurin and Karen (Gerri) Nelson; brothers: Elijah Nelson and [Read More]
Obituaries
Betty Phelps Cartrette
January 4, 1959 ~ October 11, 2023 (age 64) Betty Phelps Cartrette age 64, of the Beaverdam Community, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in her home. Born in Brunswick County, NC, she was the daughter [Read More]
Obituaries
Carnie (Lewis) Gillespie
December 22, 1939 ~ October 6, 2023 (age 83) Carnie Lewis Gillespie, 83, of Bladenboro, NC, died Friday, October 6, 2023, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. The funeral will be 1:00 [Read More]