Business
Tabor Talk Column for Feb. 28
From the Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We would love for you to join us Thursday, February 29, for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our new member, T & G Specialty Cleaning Service, at the [Read More]
Month: February 2024
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Baby Season Can Mean Bear Conflicts
North Carolina’s population boom is causing more conflict with another growing population – black bears. The state’s bear conservation program, funded mostly by hunting fees, has been credited with the burgeoning numbers of black bears [Read More]
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Hallsboro Home Destroyed in Fire
No one was injured but a Hallsboro man was left homeless Monday night after a singlewide trailer burned on Pierce Cemetery Road. Dep. Fire Marshal Jonathan Juhl said Curtis Wright was not home when the [Read More]
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Home Destroyed in Hallsboro Fire
The single resident of a home in Hallsboro escaped but his home was destroyed in a structure fire tonight (Monday). Multiple fire departments were called to the singlewide trailer on Pierce Cemetery Road before 7 [Read More]
Obituaries
Little Miss KaLiyah McKeithan February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024 Jesus loves the little children, all the little children of the world. Since we know this to be true, we understand He only takes the very best. Our Heavenly Father did just [Read More]
Obituaries
Donna Lane Skipper
April 20, 1954 ~ February 26, 2024 (age 69) Donna Lane Skipper of Whiteville NC, passed away February 26, 2024. She was born April 20, 1954 in Columbus County NC, to the late Harris Hill [Read More]
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Chris Strickland
May 4, 1963 ~ February 24, 2024 (age 60) James “Chris” Christopher Strickland 60, of Whiteville passed Saturday, February 24, 2024 in Columbus Regional Healthcare. He was born in Robeson County the son of Martha [Read More]
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Murder Suspect Indicted on Birthday
Nicholas J.C. Mitchell turned 18 on Thursday, and was indicted for first degree murder as an adult. Mitchell and Kenneth Bernard Wooten are alleged to have shot and killed Michael Jason Scott, 54, on Ward [Read More]
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Two Hurt in Accidental Discharge
Two people were transported to Loris Hospital after they were accidentally shot Sunday. Tabor City Police reported that they were dispatched to Forest Glen apartments just before 1 p.m. A resident met police on the [Read More]
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Officials Urge Caution as Spring Fire Season Starts
March will officially cue the start of spring wildfire season in North Carolina, and the N.C. Forest Service is urging residents to use caution with all outdoor fires, especially yard debris burns. The Forest Service responded to [Read More]
Obituaries
Kitty Jo (Manning) Norris
February 16, 1946 ~ February 26, 2024 (age 78) Kitty Jo Norris age 78, died Monday, February 26, 2024 in Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Center, Whiteville, NC. She was the daughter of the [Read More]
Obituaries
Fannie Lou Cribb
June 4, 1938 ~ February 25, 2024 (age 85) Fannie Lou Cribb age 85, of Fair Bluff, NC died Sunday, February 25, 2024 in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice House in Whiteville, NC. Born in [Read More]
Obituaries
Catherine (Cathy) Bell
February 21, 1967 ~ February 24, 2024 (age 57) Catherine “Cathy” Baldwin Bell 57, of Whiteville passed on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Columbus Regional Heathcare. She was born February 21, 1967 in Columbus County, [Read More]
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Samantha Ferrari
January 24, 1992 ~ February 24, 2024 (age 32) Samantha Nicole Ferrari 32, of Whiteville passed on Saturday, February 24, 2024. She was born January 24, 1992 in Columbus County, the daughter of the late Hank [Read More]
Obituaries
Deacon William Stafford
February 24, 2024 As the day draws closer to the end than when it began, the Majestic Family joins with loving arms wrapped around the loved ones of Deacon William Stafford, as we embark on [Read More]
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Maryann Hinson
July 30, 1954 ~ February 24, 2024 (age 69) Maryann Hinson age 69, died Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her residence after a brief illness. Born July 30,1954 in Marion County, SC, she was the [Read More]