March 27, 1961 — August 14, 2023 Sandra Thompson, 62, of Chadbourn, died suddenly on Monday, August 14, 2023, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her son, William Shawn Thompson. Sandra’s surviving [Read More]
January 7, 1947 ~ August 13, 2023 (age 76) Donald Mitchell Fowler, Sr. age 76 of Whiteville, died on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home. Donald was born on January 7, 1947, son of [Read More]
June 28, 1961 ~ August 8, 2023 (age 62) Nancy Jean Jolly Norris, 62, of Whiteville, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at her residence. Nancy was born on June 28, 1961, daughter of the [Read More]
Cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana were confiscated and a woman jailed after a traffic stop Friday. Teresa Diane Duncan, 59, of Armview Road, Loris, was held under $50,000 secured bond on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, [Read More]
Eligible North Carolina offenders can now receive a state ID card when they’re released from prison. The N.C. Department of Adult Correction (DAC) has entered a partnership with the state Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) [Read More]
Two women were charged after they allegedly stole a chest freezer from Walmart. Ashley Dawn Graham, 31, and Deziray Pauliena Ray, 21 each face charges of misdemeanor larceny, according to Detention Center reports, Ray was [Read More]
A woman told deputies she was strangled and sexually assaulted near Tabor City early Saturday morning. The victim, who is in her 20s, told deputies she was dropped off at a gas station on the [Read More]
The county’s 13th traffic fatality might have been avoided if the driver had been wearing a seatbelt, the Highway Patrol said Monday. Michael Lee Shipman, 50, was traveling east on Charley Lennon Road near the [Read More]
March 17, 1942 — August 13, 2023 Lee Roy Bryant, 81, of Clarkton, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack Bryant and Mattie [Read More]
July 17, 1945 ~ August 8, 2023 (age 78) Irvin “Doug” Nobles, age 78, of Fair Bluff, NC, died Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Center Whiteville, NC. Born July 17,1945 [Read More]
February 21, 1941 ~ August 10, 2023 (age 82) Frances Strickland Manning Ward, age 82, of Whiteville, NC, died Thursday night, August 10, 2023, in her home. Born February 2, 1941 in Horry County, SC, [Read More]
May 30, 1944 ~ August 9, 2023 (age 79) Angela Estrada Sanchez 79, of Whiteville passed August 9, 2023 in Lower Cape Fear Life care Angel House in Whiteville. She was born May 30, 1944 [Read More]
Alleged racist remarks by a former sheriff could lead to a property tax increase. Former Sheriff’s Sgt. Melvin Campbell will receive $500,000 in a mediated settlement with the county over claims that he was fired [Read More]
Three organizations will host a series of distribution events in Columbus County. Some of the dates have already passed, but Catholic Charities, the Diaper Bank of N.C., and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern [Read More]
The Columbus Baptist Association is an organization that was founded right here in Columbus County. The CBA is well known for their Backpack for Buddies ministry, a program geared toward feeding children over the weekend [Read More]
The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 22 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held for the 159th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony celebrates 29 weeks of extensive training to prepare the graduates for a [Read More]
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