Obituaries
Mark Robert Page
December 5, 1957 ~ October 12, 2023 (age 65) Mark Robert Page, age 65, of Clarkton, NC passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Mark was born in Columbus County on [Read More]
Year: 2023
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Lake Reports Water Outage
Some water customers at Lake Waccamaw are experiencing periods of low and no water pressure. Customers on Canal Cove Drive are advised to boil water intended for human consumption or used bottled water. A loss [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • A Rimfire Flight of Fancy
The sun was a comfortable friend, and not having anything more pressing, I decided it was a good Sunday afternoon to spend cleaning rifles that had been hidden far too long in the closet. I [Read More]
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Conner Bridge Cleanup Causing Detour
Cleanup in preparation of Saturday’s run honoring Trooper Kevin Conner has led to traffic headaches on the bridge bearing his name. The Conner Memorial Bridge one the U.S. 701 Bypass in Whiteville has been closed [Read More]
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Jim Smith
May 15, 1954 ~ October 11, 2023 (age 69) Jim Smith 69 of Fair Bluff transitioned into eternal rest on October 11, 2023. Military Affiliation: Army Survivors are daughter: Shaquasia Bullard; sister: Evelyn Worley; sister [Read More]
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Malca Kendrick
July 18, 1968 — October 8, 2023 Malca Kendrick, aged 55, of Whiteville, peacefully passed away on the evening of October 8, 2023, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. [Read More]
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Kenneth West
August 9, 1947 — October 8, 2023 Kenneth West, 76, of Bladenboro passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Foster [Read More]
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Wilmington Woman Jailed After Shots Fired Near Mill
International Paper at Riegelwood was briefly locked down Tuesday after an armed woman in a stolen car allegedly fired shots on the plant property and fled. Joanna Brooke English, 38, of Kidder Street, Wilmington, is [Read More]
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Lake Celebrates Officers; Renews Contract
The town of Lake Waccamaw had a brief meeting on Tuesday evening honoring those in uniform, tabling the APS contract, and renewing one with the Cape Fear Council of Governments. The meeting ended with the [Read More]
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Gates Open at Fair
Gates opened today (Tuesday) for the 43rd annual Columbus County Agricultural Fair. The fair runs through Sunday, and gates open to the general public daily at 4 p.m. Special events are scheduled throughout the week, [Read More]
Obituaries
Gladys Stanley Thompkins
September 7, 1928 — October 5, 2023 Gladys Stanley Thompkins, aged 95, of Chadbourn, passed away peacefully in the evening of October 5, 2023, at Cypress Pointe Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born [Read More]
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Mary Uldene (Williamson) Green
July 28, 1930 ~ October 9, 2023 (age 93) “Mrs. Blue” Mary Uldene Williamson Green, 93, of Cerro Gordo, went home to be with her Lord on 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her loving [Read More]
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Calvin Junior Jenrette
November 25, 1955 ~ October 7, 2023 (age 67) Calvin Junior Jenrette, 67, of Whiteville, died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Novant Health New Hanover. The funeral will be 11:00 AM Saturday, October 14, at [Read More]
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Robert Byrd
October 22, 1942 ~ October 8, 2023 (age 80) Robert Byrd, age 80, of Whiteville, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare. Robert was born in Columbus County on October 22, [Read More]
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Columbus County Agriculture Fair Parade
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 Whiteville in a horse-drawn [Read More]
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Yard Display Vandalized
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 dog, lights [Read More]