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Obituaries

Jimmy Lee Frink

September 4, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Jimmy Lee Frink

August 17, 1956 ~ September 4, 2024 (age 68) Jimmy Lee Frink, 68, formerly of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Pinehurst Health & Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be 1:30 [Read More]

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Larry Clark Baldwin

September 4, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Larry Clark Baldwin

June 15, 1951 ~ September 1, 2024 (age 73) Larry Clark Baldwin passed away September 1, 2024. He was born June 15, 1951 to Peggy Baldwin and the late Robbie Clark Baldwin. He is survived [Read More]

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Wallace to Address Genealogical Society

September 4, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Wallace to Address Genealogical Society

The Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society will learn about the history of sweet potatoes in Columbus County when they meet Sept. 14. Our speaker will be Dr. Howard Wallace, speaking on the history sweet potato [Read More]

Elections

Kennedy Sues SBOE Over Ballot Decision

September 4, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Kennedy Sues SBOE Over Ballot Decision

Robert Kennedy Jr. sued to get on the North Carolina ballot in October, and now he is suing to be removed from the ballot. Kennedy withdrew his bid for President Aug. 23 to support Donald [Read More]

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Grant to Fund EV Stations, Classes at Colleges

September 4, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Grant to Fund EV Stations, Classes at Colleges

North Carolina will be able to expand its electric vehicle charging network to 10 community colleges and better train the next generation of students on clean vehicle technologies, thanks to a $1 million Charging and Fueling [Read More]

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County Touts Preparedness for September

September 4, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on County Touts Preparedness for September

 September is Preparedness Month in North Carolina and Columbus County Emergency Management officials are encouraging residents and businesses to be prepared for any disaster by reviewing their emergency plans and updating their emergency supply kits. [Read More]

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Man Threatens to Burn Mother’s Home

September 4, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Threatens to Burn Mother’s Home

Deputies had to put out two fires before arresting a man Saturday for allegedly threatening his mother. James Earl Whitman, 41, was released on a $1,500 unsecured bond on charges of communicating threats and burning [Read More]

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Partnership for Children celebrates Smart Start Month

September 3, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Partnership for Children celebrates Smart Start Month

By Kayla Henson Columbus County Partnership for Children Governor Roy Cooper proclaims September as Smart Start Month. This proclamation acknowledges the Smart Start Network’s commitment for over 30 years to ensuring all North Carolina’s young [Read More]

Opinions & Commentary

Jefferson Weaver • Barking at Thunderstorms

September 3, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Barking at Thunderstorms

I managed to wrap the last fastener on the wire just as the first drops of rain sent up geysers of dust in the bone-dry pasture. It doesn’t seem like the ground would be so [Read More]

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Deputy Injured in Friday School Fight

September 3, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Deputy Injured in Friday School Fight

A School Resource Officer is back at work after she was assaulted while breaking up a fight at West Columbus High School Friday. Dep. V. Lancaster sustained a head injury and is expected to recover, [Read More]

Obituaries

Mary Lee (Williams) Freeman

September 3, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mary Lee (Williams) Freeman

October 17, 1943 ~ August 25, 2024 (age 80) Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 07, 2024 at 10:00 am in the union funeral home chapel, 571 W South Railroad St, Clarkton. Viewing will be held [Read More]

Obituaries

Willie Elbert Jacobs (PAP)

September 3, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Willie Elbert Jacobs (PAP)

January 18, 1942 ~ August 29, 2024 (age 82) Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 07, 2024 at 2 pm in the union funeral home chapel, 571 W South Railroad St, Clarkton. Viewing will be held [Read More]

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Mr. John A. Willis

September 3, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mr. John A. Willis

September 1, 2024 Mr. Willis received his angelic wings on Sunday afternoon, September 1, 2024 at Southpoint Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Durham, NC. Moments have been etched in time for family and friends to [Read More]

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Judy Lane Watts

September 3, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Judy Lane Watts

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

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Lonnie Lee Sessions

September 3, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Lonnie Lee Sessions

March 26, 1961 ~ September 2, 2024 (age 63) Lonnie Lee Sessions, 63, of Whiteville, died Monday, September 2, 2024, at home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. The funeral will be 2:00 [Read More]

Obituaries

Charles “Chibba” Jones

September 2, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Charles “Chibba” Jones

September 1, 2024 The Journey Doesn’t End Here Death Is Simply Another Path” J.R.R. Tolkien The Jones Family announce the passing of Mr. Charles “Chibba” Jones , 78 of Whiteville, NC who entered into eternal [Read More]

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