Obituaries
Hubert Britt Jacobs
March 14, 1950 ~ September 9, 2023 (age 73) Mr. Hubert Britt Jacobs, Sr. of the Buckhead community, Bolton passed on September 9, 2023 at Lake Waccamaw. He was born in Columbus County, NC the [Read More]
Year: 2023
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Missing Woman Sought
Family members and the sheriff’s office are searching for a woman who disappeared early Monday. Rebecca Lee Burton, 46, is a white female with light brown hair. She weighs 150 pounds and is 5’7” tall. [Read More]
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Home, Car Struck by Gunfire Monday
Someone opened fire on a Peacock Road home and vehicle late Sunday, according to a sheriff’s report. Two adults, a teen and a five year old were home at the time, the report said. Multiple [Read More]
Business
New Boil Advisory for Lake
Lake Waccamaw water customers along Canal Cove and Waccamaw Shores are being advised to boil their tap water after a main break this morning. The town reported a break in the area of 2402 Canal [Read More]
Obituaries
Lillie Mae (Ellis) Hinson
September 25, 1932 ~ September 11, 2023 (age 90) Lillie Mae Ellis Hinson, 90, of Chadbourn, entered into Heaven on Monday, September 11, 2023, while in the Angel Hospice House in Whiteville, NC. A native [Read More]
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Emily Ann Hughes Smith
October 8, 1941 — September 10, 2023 Emily Ann Hughes Smith, 81, of Bladenboro, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her [Read More]
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Walter Rogers Williamson
May 6, 1946 ~ September 10, 2023 (age 77) Walter Rogers Williamson age 77, of Cerro Gordo, formerly of Tabor City, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the Angel House Hospice Care Center in [Read More]
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Ryan Scott Spivey
March 5, 1990 ~ September 9, 2023 (age 33) “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and [Read More]
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First Responder Day Honors TCPD Officer
Photos courtesy Angela Norris and Brian Locklear. The American Flag was flying high at the Columbus County Fairgrounds, For the second Annual Columbus County Public Safety Expo and Chicken Bog Cook-Off. the Columbus County Fire [Read More]
Obituaries
Ernest Paul Jones, Jr.
March 14, 1945 ~ September 9, 2023 (age 78) The man on the middle cross said, “I could come” Ernest Paul Jones, Jr. 78, of Whiteville, died on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in the Lower [Read More]
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Charles Christopher Whaley
April 23, 1990 ~ September 8, 2023 (age 33) Charles Christopher “Topher” Whaley, 33, of Nakina, died suddenly on Friday, September 8th, 2023, in the Columbus Regional Medical Center in Whiteville, NC. “Topher” as he [Read More]
Obituaries
Cindy “Pink” Dawn (Smith) Duncan
February 7, 1975 ~ September 7, 2023 (age 48) Cindy “Pink” Dawn Smith Duncan age 48 of Clarkton, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Cindy was born on February [Read More]
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Ms. Mae Denson
September 7, 2023 Ms. Mae Denson entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 7, 2023 in at her residence in Whiteville, N.C. Heartfelt Life Remembering Services have been planned by Ms. Denson’s family. On [Read More]
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Baker Guilty in Miller Case
Tyquise Baker was found guilty of first degree murder and assault with intent to kill today in a Columbus County Courtroom. Baker, 24, killed Julius Armani “Bobo” Miller in a Dessie Road home in September [Read More]
Obituaries
Jim “Jimmie” Dale Pait
October 5, 1953 — September 5, 2023 Jim “Jimmie” Dale Pait, age 69, United States Army Veteran of Wilmington passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at his home. He was born in Bladen County [Read More]
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Constance Waynae Nelson Wilson
September 10, 1949 — September 5, 2023 Constance Waynae Nelson Wilson, age 73, of Council, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born the daughter of [Read More]