Obituaries
Vernon Allen
February 4, 1938 ~ August 27, 2023 (age 85) Vernon Allen, age 85, of Tabor City, NC, died Sunday, August 27, 2023 in his home. Born February 4, 1938 in Columbus County, NC, he was [Read More]
Year: 2023
Obituaries
Mary Judith (Harrison) Spivey
April 11, 1944 ~ August 27, 2023 (age 79) Mary Judith Harrison Spivey, age 79, died Sunday, August 27, 2023 in Shoreland Health Care, Whiteville, NC. Born April 11, 1944 in Portsmouth, VA, she was [Read More]
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Shelter Reopens for Adoptions, Intakes
After receiving a clean bill of health, Columbus Animal Protective Services (APS) reopened its doors for business this morning (Monday). “We are here and ready to help,” said APS employee Craig Leggett. The shelter closed [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Storm Possibility Cancels Event
Wednesday’s Catholic Charities distribution event at Old Dock has been cancelled due to the possibility of severe weather. The next distribution event will be Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m. at Building Bridges. The non-profit provides [Read More]
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Suspect Leads WPD on Chase in Stolen SUV
Whiteville Police terminated a high speed chase involving a stolen vehicle Sunday out of safety concerns. Officers were not informed that the vehicle was stolen until several hours later. The driver of the Toyota SUV [Read More]
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Man Airlifted After Gunshot Wound
A Boardman man was airlifted to an area trauma center after he was shot in an Evergreen-area home early Friday. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were called to 2753 Macedonia Church Road at 2:05 [Read More]
Obituaries
Elizabeth Parker (Simmons) Harrison
March 27, 1946 ~ August 25, 2023 (age 77) Elizabeth Parker Harrison 77, of Bolton passed on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Premier Living, Lake Waccamaw. She was born March 27, 1946 in Columbus County, the daughter of [Read More]
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Willie “Bill” Ray Hyatt
August 14, 1946 — August 25, 2023 Willie “Bill” Ray Hyatt, 77, of Abbottsburg passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 while at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House in Whiteville, NC. He was reunited [Read More]
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Adiel Bowser Cisneros
August 23, 2023 ~ August 23, 2023 Adiel Boswer Cisneros died Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, Bolivia, NC. Born August 23, 2023, he was the infant son of David Cruz [Read More]
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Timothy Matthew Soler
February 23, 1953 ~ August 25, 2023 (age 70) Timothy Matthew Soler age 73, died Friday, August 25, 2023, in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center, Whiteville, NC. Born in Baltimore, MD, [Read More]
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Joseph Paul McClellan
1941 ~ 2023 (age 82) Mr. Joseph Paul McClellan 82, of Delco passed on Thursday August 24, 2023 in Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House. He was born January 16, 1941 in Columbus County, the son [Read More]
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Bridge Being Replaced in Gamelands
An iconic wooden bridge in the Green Swamp Gamelands is being replaced. Work is underway replacing the heavy wooden bridge on Roberts Road off N.C. 211. The new reinforced bridge will be better equipped to [Read More]
Business
BCSO Offers Back to School Safety Tips
As the school year resumes, children will once again be riding their bikes to and from school. Sheriff McVicker of the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office provides some helpful reminders for students who will be taking [Read More]
Business
Ribbon Cut on New Tabor School
The New Tabor City School is open for business. The county school board and County commissioners were joined by Rep. Brenden Jones and other dignitaries this morning to cut the ribbon on the new $30 [Read More]
Health
CCP Students Enter Nursing Program
Southeastern Community College’s Career and College Promise (CCP) program is launching college education for high school students at a faster pace and putting them on the road to successful pathways. Recently, seven high school students completed [Read More]
Business
Towns Seek First Responders
If you’re searching for a first responder career in Columbus County, both the towns of Tabor City and Lake Waccamaw are seeking individuals to fill positions in their municipalities. Police and EMS positions are open [Read More]