Obituaries
Melody Dawn Wagner
August 14, 1955 ~ October 8, 2023 (age 68) On October the 8th 2023 the spirit of Melody Dawn Wagner, aged 68, ascended from this world. She was born in Hickory, North Carolina on August [Read More]
Year: 2023
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One Charged in Dog Beating Death
A teenager has been arrested in the September video of a dog that was beaten to death. Nicholas Demarion McGirt, 18 was arrested on a single charge of animal cruelty and released on an unsecured [Read More]
Obituaries
Linda Jennings Cherry
September 18, 1951 ~ September 25, 2023 (age 72) Linda Jennings Cherry, 72, of Whiteville, died Monday, September 25, 2023 at her residence. Her celebration of life service will be held at 25th Avenue Baptist [Read More]
Obituaries
Eunice Caroline Greene Elkins
March 27, 1933 — October 5, 2023 Eunice Caroline Greene Elkins 90, of Clarkton passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She was a dedicated wife, loving mother of [Read More]
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Austin Rylee Brinson
April 26, 2004 ~ October 6, 2023 (age 19) Austin Rylee Brinson age 19, died Saturday, October 6, 2023. Born in Horry County, SC he was the son of Brent Windell Brinson and Kelley Nealey [Read More]
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Students Charged in Bomb Threats
Two juveniles have been charged in separate bomb threats at area schools Wednesday. The sheriff’s office said that a teen at Whiteville High School has been named in a juvenile petition, as has one from [Read More]
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The Good News for Oct. 6
The temperatures may be falling but the activities are picking up in Columbus County for the first of October. Gates open at the 43rd Annual Columbus County Agricultural Fair Tuesday at the fairgrounds. Monday at [Read More]
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Kidnap, Assault Charged After Standoff
Five people escaped injury after a Bolton man barricaded himself in a house Thursday. Jesse James Arp, 39, is being held under no bond on charges of second degree kidnapping and assault on a female. [Read More]
Obituaries
Kay (Coleman) Rooks
January 24, 1947 ~ October 6, 2023 (age 76) Mrs. Kay C. Rooks, age 76, formerly of Whiteville, NC, died Friday, October 6, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born January 24, 1947, in Nash County, [Read More]
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Landowners, Hunters Reminded That Purple Means Posted
North Carolina’s Landowner Protection Act makes it easier for property owners to monitor who can and cannot enter property. Posted signs every 200 yards or less are still allowed, but many are turning to a [Read More]
Business
City, County Split Cost of New Provalus Home
While county commissioners were unanimous in their decision to provide half the funding for a new tech firm coming to Whiteville, Mayor Terry Mann had to break a tie before Whiteville City Council approved the [Read More]
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Additional ‘Terroristic Threat’ Wednesday at School
Updated 11:50 a.m. A third bomb threat was allegedly made Wednesday, this time at Whiteville High School, according to sheriff’s reports. The sheriff’s office daily incident summary for Wednesday shows that deputies were called to [Read More]
Obituaries
Betty Ann Smith
September 23, 1931 — October 5, 2023 Surrounded by family, Betty Ann Smith, 92, of Riegelwood passed away on October 5, 2023, at Liberty Commons Assisted Living Center in Wilmington, NC. Betty Ann was raised [Read More]
Obituaries
Brady Lee Mercer
April 4, 2006 ~ September 29, 2023 (age 17) Brady Lee Mercer age 17 of Chadbourn went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2023, at his home. He was preceded in death [Read More]
Obituaries
Johnny Kevin Douglas Watson
August 14, 1966 ~ October 3, 2023 (age 57) Johnny Kevin Douglas Watson, 57, of Clarendon, died at 9:30 p.m. on October 3, 2023, in McLeod Loris Hospital. Johnny was born on August 14, 1966, [Read More]
Business
Whiteville Walmart Fined for Overcharging
During a recent inspection, state officials found the Whiteville Walmart regularly overcharged customers . The store was one of eight statewide that the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division (DACSSD) collected fines [Read More]