Christmas bargain hunters can find some unique items and good deals for a good cause Dec. 16. Whiteville United Methodist Church will host a huge yard sale Dec. 16 from 7 a.m. until noon. The [Read More]
A federal jury convicted Quillan Inman, 33, this week on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Inman is a previous felon and validated gang member from Lumberton. According to court records [Read More]
State and local officials today announced that a major auto parts manufacturer will be expanding in Tabor City. DMA Industries will create 21 jobs averaging $40,000 a year, just over the county media wage. The [Read More]
An argument between a tenant at a motel and a clerk led to a charge of destroying mail Tuesday. Jamaine Thompson, 34, who listed a Fayetteville address on court documents, was charge with a single [Read More]
The victim of a domestic assault Tuesday was taken to another hospital with internal injuries. Her alleged boyfriend is in jail under no bond. Joshua Williams, 30, of 1309 Clyde Norris Rd., Tabor City, was [Read More]
Mine might be the last generation of people who understand freedom. I do not mean God-given, constitutionally-guaranteed freedom, although that too is in danger (but that’s a column for another day). I mean the true [Read More]
February 10, 1945 ~ December 3, 2023 (age 78) Edgar Hampton Tison, 78, of Whiteville, passed away on December 3, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, neighbor, and friend. Above all, he [Read More]
Last Saturday was The 2023 Whiteville Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, and plenty of folks were downtown to enjoy the festivities. Darrell Jackson from CCTV was on hand to live stream the parade and [Read More]
By Jamie Ham Guest Columnist At a very young age I was intrigued with the outdoors. After all, there were no smartphones or tablets and setting in the house just wasn’t for me. Sometimes I [Read More]
The victim of a late night shooting near Whiteville drove himself home before being taken to Columbus Regional and airlifted. Brandon Tyler Butler, 28, reportedly called 911 after he was shot in the face during [Read More]
January 7, 1960 ~ December 2, 2023 (age 63) Joel Wallace Beane of Nakina NC passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023. He was born to the late Joseph Lee Beane and Dora Mae Beane. He [Read More]
Today (Monday) was the start of filing for the March primaries. All the council of state positions are on next year’s ballot including the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state auditor, and state treasurer; Commissioners [Read More]
N.C. Nature Homeschool Group will host its second gathering this Saturday (Dec. 9) from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The second meeting for the group will include a nature walk, scavenger hunt, outdoor games and storytime. [Read More]
The Columbus County Partnership for children will be serving up free food, toys, coats and information Thursday. Magic On Main is for families with children ages birth through five years. The event will be at [Read More]
Several area organizations are coordinating an ongoing coat drive to help the needy in Columbus County. Columbus County Partnership for Children is collecting coats and sweaters through Wednesday. The garments will be distributed for free [Read More]
Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 3 – 9 and Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives. “North Carolina weather can be challenging, especially [Read More]
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