Obituaries
Charles Neil Sellers, Jr.
October 20, 1971 ~ March 13, 2024 (age 52) Charles Neil Sellers, Jr. age 52 of Tabor City, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the home of his parents. Neil was born on [Read More]
Month: March 2024
Front Page
Southern Farm Days Opens Friday
Hit and miss engines, horse drawn plows, antique tractors and so much more will take center stage Friday through Sunday at the Boys and Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw. The 14th annual Southern Farm Days, [Read More]
Front Page
Alumna Leading Lady Gators to First Championship Game
Much of the East Columbus Lady Gators’ historic run this season has to be credited to third-year coach Latoya (Toi) Brown. Brown is an East Columbus alumna who played basketball and softball. “It was here [Read More]
Business
Boys and Girls Home Needs Water Donations
While the most recent boil advisory for Lake Waccamaw was lifted Friday, the Boys and Gils Home is still accepting donations of bottled water. The home cares for upwards of 300 children at any given [Read More]
News
Boil Advisory Lifted; Highway Project Continues
The boil advisory at Lake Waccamaw has been lifted. Town officials said tests returned Wednesday showed no contaminants in samples of the town water supply. The advisory was originally issued due to construction along Chaunceytown [Read More]
Front Page
DJ Bryant’s Rise to the Citadel (with video interview)
If someone would’ve told DJ Bryant in the seventh grade that as a senior, he’d be a key factor for the West Columbus Vikings to have their best season since 1979 and committing to the [Read More]
Business
Tabor Talk — Big Things Happen in a Small Town
Courtesy Tabor City Chamber of Commerce March brings so many wonderful things! We have St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring, and Easter! Pollen is everywhere already and our kids are beginning their spring [Read More]
Obituaries
Azaleigh Shelby Grace Hufton
March 12, 2024 ~ March 12, 2024 Raffaela Elizabeth and Shaun Hufton announce the birth and death of Azaleigh Shelby Grace Hufton on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Friends may visit our tribute page to leave [Read More]
Front Page
Jefferson Weaver • Procyon Lotor, Campaign Speeches and the State of the Union
I got my digital hands slapped the other day because of my choice of words when I identified an animal track. Some friends were sharing pictures of their camping trip, and during the night they [Read More]
Front Page
Lady Gators Seeking First-Ever State Championship
By McArthur S. Moore Later this week, The East Columbus Lady Gators basketball team will be looking to make history. The Gators will face off against the 28-1 Cherokee Lady Braves in the 1A Girls [Read More]
Obituaries
Mr. Johnnie “Percy” McKoy Jr.
March 11, 2024 With tender hands of compassion and genuine hearts of love, the Majestic Family joins with the devoted loved ones of Mr. Johnnie “Percy” McKoy Jr. as they prepare to say “until we [Read More]
Obituaries
Janice Long Beck Davis
Janice Long Beck Davis, 78, of Nakina, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Whiteville, NC. She was the daughter of the late [Read More]
Obituaries
Michael “Turkey Mike” Davis
November 27, 1967 — March 11, 2024 Michael Aubrey Davis, affectionately known as “Turkey Mike” passed away at his home on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born in Bladen County on November 27, 1967, [Read More]
Elections
GOP Convention Here March 21
Precinct meetings for the Columbus County Republican party are being held through March 20. Meetings may be held in person, via telephone or Zoom, Chairman Sammy Hinson said. Precinct chairs must have official minutes ready [Read More]
Lead Story
Lake Discusses Projects; Gator Fest Sponsors Needed
The March Town Hall meeting at Lake Waccamaw covered more than just the water in the lake itself. Well projects, DOT construction, and culverts were the main topics discussion on Tuesday night’s agenda. Commissioners and [Read More]
Obituaries
Wilbur Steve Burney
November 1, 1946 — March 11, 2024 Wilbur “Steve” Burney of Bladenboro, North Carolina was called home to be with his heavenly Father on March 11, 2024, at age 77. Steve was born to Wilbur [Read More]