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David Earl Dinkens (CCSO)
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Bus Driver Faces Child Sex Offenses

April 16, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bus Driver Faces Child Sex Offenses

Multiple child sex abuse charges have been filed against a Bladen County school bus driver. David Earl Denkens, 63, of Tar heel, was arrested Tuesday on two counts each of indecent liberties with a minor [Read More]

Scotti Tyler (inset) is wanted for murdering the mother of his children Sunday. His truck was found by Robeson detectives Tuesday morning. (RCSO)
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Robeson Murder Suspect’s Truck Found

April 16, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Robeson Murder Suspect’s Truck Found

The vehicle driven by a Robeson County murder suspect was discovered this morning (Tuesday) in a remote wooded area. Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said Scotti Dewayne Tyler, 38, of Rowland, is wanted for first [Read More]

Cody Joe Holland (CCSO)
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Missing Juvenile Sought

April 16, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Missing Juvenile Sought

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teenager. Cody Joe Holland, 15, was last seen by his family on April 11. He might be in Brunswick County, according to a press release. [Read More]

Obituaries

Shirley Faye (Campbell) Lawson

April 15, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Shirley Faye (Campbell) Lawson

May 30, 1936 ~ April 15, 2024 (age 87) Shirley Faye Campbell Lawson, 87, of Fair Bluff, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare [Read More]

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Beatrice Elaine Morris

April 15, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Beatrice Elaine Morris

April 15, 2024 Beatrice Elaine Morris 76, of Whiteville, N.C. went to her heavenly home on Monday morning, April 15, 2024 while surrounded by her family. She was married to Baxter Wayne Morris. They shared [Read More]

Obituaries

Andrew “Drew” Augusta Hewett

April 15, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Andrew “Drew” Augusta Hewett

June 17, 1994 ~ April 11, 2024 (age 29) Andrew “Drew” Augusta Hewett age 29 of Southport passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his residence in Southport. A visitation will be held from [Read More]

Obituaries

Irene (Fowler) Phipps

April 15, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Irene (Fowler) Phipps

November 6, 1935 ~ April 15, 2024 (age 88) Irene Fowler Phipps, age 88, of Tabor City, NC, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning in her home with her daughters by her [Read More]

Water coming out of the faucet  
Business

Lake Boil Advisory Cancelled

April 15, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lake Boil Advisory Cancelled

Updated April 17 at 4;30 p.m. Lake Waccamaw’s boil advisory has been lifted. Town officials said all tests came back normal this afternoon. (Wednesday)   What officials hope will be the last water pressure loss [Read More]

Pretty Greens
Business

Saturday Event Pulls Crowd to Farm Store

April 15, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Saturday Event Pulls Crowd to Farm Store

By John Wood, Special to CCN It was a sunny yet breeze day Saturday at Gurganus Farm Store for their first ever Spring Fling and Flock Swap Customer Appreciation Day. Both backyard and professional growers [Read More]

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$10,000 Said Stolen After Fight

April 15, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on $10,000 Said Stolen After Fight

An argument reportedly led to a fight and the disappearance of $10,000 early Friday. Whiteville Police were called to Walmart at Columbus Corners a few minutes after midnight, according to reports. Darrion Katerral Foxworth, 20, [Read More]

Essence Unique Simmons (BCSO)
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Teen Girl Missing From Bladen

April 15, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Teen Girl Missing From Bladen

Authorities are searching for a 14 year old girl who disappeared from the Bladenboro area Sunday. Essence Unique Simmons is a black female, 5’4” tall, weighing around 160 pounds. The Bladen Sheriff’s Office said she [Read More]

East Columbus
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Lady Gators Head for Pender Today

April 15, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lady Gators Head for Pender Today

The perennial softball matchup between East Columbus and Pender has never gone well for the Lady Patriots. ECHS has beaten Pender eight out of the nine times they have met on the diamond since 2016. [Read More]

Obituaries

Shirley Rebecca (Sinkler) McMillian

April 14, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Shirley Rebecca (Sinkler) McMillian

February 14, 1962 ~ April 13, 2024 (age 62) Shirley Rebecca Sinkler McMillian, 62, of Chadbourn, NC, died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at home. The funeral will be 12:00 noon Saturday, April 20, at Peoples Funeral Home Chapel, [Read More]

Obituaries

Martha Jean (Herring) Nance

April 13, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Martha Jean (Herring) Nance

May 2, 1935 ~ April 12, 2024 (age 88) Martha Jean Nance, 88 of Whiteville, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Shoreland Health Care & Retirement Center. Martha was born on May 2, [Read More]

Obituaries

Annette (Ray) Cartrette

April 13, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Annette (Ray) Cartrette

April 11, 1940 ~ April 11, 2024 (age 84) Annette Ray Cartrette (Mimi) Born April 11, 1940 and died April 11, 2024 in Columbus County. Annette was preceded in death by her parents Ken and [Read More]

Obituaries

Hal Boyd Collins

April 13, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Hal Boyd Collins

December 1, 1939 ~ April 12, 2024 (age 84) Hal Boyd Collins, age 84, of Whiteville, NC, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Columbus Regional Healthcare.  Hal was born in Aynor, SC on [Read More]

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