Obituaries
Luther Earl Patrick Jr.
June 1, 1940 ~ August 14, 2024 (age 84) Luther Earl Patrick, Jr. (Doc) Luther Earl Patrick, Jr., lovingly known as “Doc,” was born on June 1, 1940, in Columbus County to the late Luther [Read More]
Month: August 2024
Business
Lake Waccamaw’s August Town Commissioners Meeting
The August 2024 Lake Waccamaw Town Commissioners Meeting was held on August 13th 2024 at the Lake Waccamaw Town Hall. You can watch the meeting in it’s entirety in the video below. Our [Read More]
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Dove Seasons Set for 24-25
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and [Read More]
Business
Fayetteville Counselor Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Valerie Ann Sinclair of Fayetteville has pleaded guilty to 21 counts of obtaining property by false pretenses in Moore County Superior Court. Judge Regina M. Joe ordered Sinclair to surrender her clinical mental health counselor [Read More]
Business
Hospitals Sign on to State Debt Program
Around $4 billion in medical debt statewide is being written off after 99 hospitals, including Columbus Regional, agreed to a state plan to increase Medicaid. Gov. Roy Cooper and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley announced [Read More]
Obituaries
Reverend Annie Wright Campbell
March 20, 1940 ~ August 12, 2024 (age 84) Reverend Annie Wright Campbell, age 84 of Whiteville NC transitioned into eternal rest on August 12, 2024. Survivors are: daughters: Brenda Bellamy, Bethsheba Yeshurun and Lorraine Bellamy; sons: Maurice [Read More]
Obituaries
Master Dushane Emmanuel Saunders
March 19, 2024 ~ August 9, 2024 Master Dushane Emmanuel Saunders Visitation: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Divine’s Memorial Chapel located at 917 Pine Log Road, Whiteville. www.divinefuneralservicellc.com
Obituaries
Deacon Cornelius Frink
August 9, 2024 Deacon Cornelius (Neal) Frink 69, of Whiteville, NC gave the Lord his hand on Friday, August 9, 2024, and entered eternal rest at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. [Read More]
Obituaries
Dalma (Sellers) Collins
May 5, 1941 ~ August 12, 2024 (age 83) Dalma Sellers Collins, 83, of Whiteville, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, in Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center. Dalma was born on May 5, [Read More]
Obituaries
Jerry Edward Grainger
November 14, 1943 ~ August 10, 2024 (age 80) Jerry Edward Grainger, age 80, died on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in UNC Health Southeastern, Lumberton, NC. Born November 14, 1943, he was the son of [Read More]
Obituaries
Charles Roberts
February 29, 1928 ~ August 12, 2024 (age 96) Charles Roberts, age 96, entered his eternal rest peacefully at his residence on Monday, August, 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. Charles Roberts, age 96, of [Read More]
Obituaries
Cynthia Lou Compton
April 22, 1955 ~ August 10, 2024 (age 69) ynthia Lou Compton, age 69, of Cerro Gordo, NC, passed away at New Hanover Regional Medical Center on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Cynthia was born on [Read More]
Obituaries
Kurt Robert Moss
August 13, 2024 Kurt Robert Moss, age 56 passed away peacefully at his residence Sunday, August 11, 2024. Kurt was born on January 29, 1968 in Jacksonville FL. to the late Peggy Carr Yoder Blackmon. [Read More]
Commentary
Dambusting and Tax Dollars
This editorial commentary by Jefferson Weaver was featured on the Columbus Connection on Aug. 10. You can “Catch the Connection” on Spotify, Coolbeach1053.com, and WTXY 103.9 FM. Dissenting opinions and comments are always welcome. You [Read More]
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USDA Works to Protect Monarchs
Maribel Alonso USDA The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus L.) is one of the most widely popular butterfly species in North America. We are accustomed to seeing its beautiful orange wings with black-veined outlines flying in [Read More]
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SCC Partners with Black’s Tire for High School Equivalency
By Grant Merritt Southeastern Community College With the mission to serve as many students in our community as possible, Southeastern Community College established a pathway for Black’s Tire Service employees to earn their high school [Read More]