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Obituaries

Charles Vernon Wallace, Jr.

August 30, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Charles Vernon Wallace, Jr.

February 6, 1960 ~ August 30, 2024 (age 64) Charles Vernon Wallace, Jr. 64, of Delco passed on Friday, August 30, 2024 in Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House, Whiteville.  He was born on February [Read More]

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Judy Lane Watts

August 30, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Judy Lane Watts

April 18, 1951 ~ August 28, 2024 (age 73) Judy Lane Watts, age 73, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in her home. Born on April 18, 1951, in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of the [Read More]

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Mark Rabon

August 30, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mark Rabon

August 18, 1962 ~ August 27, 2024 (age 62) Mark Glenn Rabon, 62 of Wilson NC, passed away August 27, 2024. He was born in Columbus County to the late Emory Thomas Rabon and Evelyn [Read More]

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George Hubert Soles Jr.

August 30, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on George Hubert Soles Jr.

December 2, 1944 ~ August 28, 2024 (age 79) George Hubert Soles, Jr., age 79, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in an automobile accident. Born on December 2, 1944, in Columbus County, NC, he [Read More]

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The Good News for Aug. 30

August 30, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Aug. 30

Family Fur Day is today at the fairgrounds. You can adopt shelter pets for free, get free rabies shots for your animals. Enjoy the petting zoo, check out area food trucks, and join in the [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – Whiteville City Manager Darrin Currie

August 30, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Whiteville City Manager Darrin Currie

On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in studio guest Whiteville City Manager Darrin Currie. Darrin and Jefferson talk about Potholes, the City’s Water and Sewer System, and the Flood Prone areas of [Read More]

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New Monument Puts Spotlight on Suicides

August 29, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on New Monument Puts Spotlight on Suicides

When a local veteran committed suicide last year, Angela Norris wanted to do something. As one of the founders of the Veterans Memorial Park of America, Norris is familiar with the stories of veterans. The [Read More]

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Reward Offered in Cold Case Murder

August 29, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Reward Offered in Cold Case Murder

The state is offering a reward for information about a 1994 murder in Elizabethtown. Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday (today) that the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) will pay up to $25,000 for new information [Read More]

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Saving on School Lunches

August 29, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Saving on School Lunches

By Meleah Collier Cooperative Extension Organizing your family’s schedule, activities and budget every week can be a daunting task. When it comes to planning for your food budget, it is important to find ways to [Read More]

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James “Ricky” Derrick Harrelson

August 29, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on James “Ricky” Derrick Harrelson

July 10, 1946 ~ August 27, 2024 (age 78) James Derrick “Ricky” Harrelson, age 78, of Wilmington, NC, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024.  Born on July 10, 1946 in Columbus County, NC, he was the [Read More]

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Kenneth Ray Odom

August 29, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Kenneth Ray Odom

August 14, 1949 ~ August 19, 2024 (age 75) Kenneth Ray Odom, 75, formerly of Whiteville, died Monday, August 19, 2024, at Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center in Sunnyvale, TX. The funeral will be [Read More]

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James Lavon Walker

August 29, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on James Lavon Walker

December 1, 1964 ~ August 27, 2024 (age 59) James Levon Walker, 59, of Hallsboro, NC, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at home. The funeral will be 3:00 PM Sunday, September 1, at Peoples Funeral [Read More]

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One Killed, One Charged in Wednesday Crash

August 28, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Killed, One Charged in Wednesday Crash

A three car collision claimed the life of a Tabor City man Wednesday afternoon. George Soles Jr., 80, was killed when the vintage 1936 truck he was driving was struck at the intersection of Peacock [Read More]

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Regina Lee (Moffitt) Hovaldt

August 28, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Regina Lee (Moffitt) Hovaldt

November 10, 1949 ~ August 27, 2024 (age 74) Mrs. Regina Lee Moffitt Hovaldt 74, of Lake Waccamaw passed on Friday August 27, 2024 at her home.  She was born November 10, 1949 in Prince [Read More]

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Deputy Catches Break-in Suspect at Scene

August 28, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Deputy Catches Break-in Suspect at Scene

The suspect in a break-in was caught by a deputy on the property Saturday. Deputy Z. Morris was called to 310 big Branch Road after a caller reported a break-in in progress, a report said. [Read More]

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Woman Dies in Morning Blaze

August 28, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Dies in Morning Blaze

Multiple fire departments were called to a structure fire that claimed the life of a Roseland woman Wednesday. Columbus County Fire Marshal Shannon Blackman said the fire was spotted at 8347 Old Stake Road by [Read More]

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