July 22, 1943 ~ August 7, 2024 (age 81) Mary Lankston, 81, of Delco NC, passed away August 7, 2024 peacefully in her home. She was born in Columbus County...
Flooding is affecting several communities in Columbus County, including hard-hit Fair Bluff, Nakina, Old Dock and Crusoe Island. Much of the downtown Fair Bluff area is set to be demolished...
September 30, 1950 ~ August 8, 2024 (age 73) Cynthia Pickett White 73 of Whiteville transitioned into eternal rest on August 08, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held on...
August 3, 2024 Brother Askia Muhammad McAllister of Chadbourn, NC answered the call of Allah on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at UNC Medical Center, Chapel-Hill, NC. He was the son...
Multiple roads are closed across the county due to Tropical Storm Debby’s heavy rains. Sheriff Bill Rogers said several drivers have been rescued after disregarding road closed signs. “If you...
Three of the four shelters in Columbus County will close today at 5 p.m. Edgewood Elementary, the county’s only pet-friendly shelter, will remain open, according to county spokesperson Amanda Prince....
Flooded roads as of 11:35 p.m. Aug. 7, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. •7000 block Lebanon Church Rd •835 Walter Ward Rd •Ward Town x Seven Creeks •14B...
An electrical fire led to not one but two fires at Southern Fire and Muffler in Whiteville Wednesday. Firefighters were not called to the first blaze at the landmark business,...
Greg Hewitt was watching the forecasts about Hurricane Debby when he decided to do something to help downtown Whiteville. The owner of Nautilus Elite on Frazier Street has dealt with...
There were no charges after a woman attacked another woman Wednesday, forcing the victim to improvise a stylish defense for herself. The sheriff’s office said Tanieka Vonka Davis and Ophelia...
April 17, 1950 ~ August 6, 2024 (age 74) Larry Dale Troupe, age 74, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Whiteville, NC. Born on...
February 3, 1970 — August 4, 2024 Mr. Charles Clint Kellihan of Bladenboro, North Carolina was born on Tuesday, February 3, 1970 and passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024...
August 19, 1969 — August 5, 2024 Mr. Kenneth Scott Hill of Bladenboro, North Carolina was born on Tuesday, August 19, 1969 to the late Luther Hill & Jane Hyatt...
August 2, 2024 Mrs. Stacy Williams entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville, NC. She was the wife of Mr. Danny Williams,...
June 25, 1936 ~ August 5, 2024 (age 88) William Yates Burney, age 88, of Lake Waccamaw, passed away at Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville, NC. William was born on June...
May 26, 1960 ~ August 6, 2024 (age 64) Beverly Ann Gore Smith, 64, of Whiteville, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at her home. Beverly was born on May...