January 20, 1955 ~ November 18, 2024 (age 69) Billy Ray Bright, age 69, of Hallsboro, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 18, 2024. Billy was born in Columbus County...
March 13, 1938 ~ November 17, 2024 Anne Cox Marshburn-Duncan, 86, died on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Shoreland Healthcare in Whiteville. She was the daughter of the late Robert...
October 17, 1950 ~ November 17, 2024 (age 74) John Mack “JM” Cartrette, age 74, of Clarendon, NC, died Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born October 17, 1950 in Columbus County, NC, he was...
November 1, 1948 ~ November 17, 2024 (age 76) Helen Louise Pearce Bush of Green Sea, South Carolina, passed away on November 17, 2024 after a 6-plus year-long battle with colon cancer. She was...
Corey Robert Heckler of Bladenboro has been charged with felony statutory rape of a child. The Bladen Sheriff’s Office said Heckler was arrested after a parent of a juvenile found...
Churches in Eastern Columbus County paused Sunday to remember the eight victims of the 2006 Riegelwood tornado. The storm struck a community between Old Lake Road and N.C. 87 in...
Good evening, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Monday November 18, 2024. Unseasonably warm temps on Tuesday ahead of a strong cold front that will crash through...
Inns and accessory dwellings are on the agenda for Lake Waccamaw Commissioners Tuesday. In August, the board of adjustments heard an appeal from Lynn Hinnant, who wants to renovate ten...
An altercation involving as many as ten people devolved into gunfire near Tabor City Sunday. No one was injured in the incident, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were...
October 23, 1985 ~ November 13, 2024 Mr. David Anthony Jackson, 39, 821 Fox St., Elizabethtown, NC died November 13, 2024 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, NC. Survivors- his mothe...
Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with the weather update for Sunday evening, November 17, 2024. High pressure overhead will push offshore for Monday. This sets up a southwesterly wind flow which...
October 1, 1963 ~ November 14, 2024 (age 61) Sylvia Collins 61 of Clarkton transitioned into eternal rest on November 14, 2024. A memorial service will be held on November 23, 2024 at...
Cutting Ribbons for Two New Businesses in Downtown Whiteville Columbus County has two new places to eat, drink, and enjoy some live entertainment in downtown Whiteville. The city is growing,...
Good evening everyone, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Saturday evening, November 16, 2024. High pressure will remain firmly in control of our weather through at lea...
The 17th annual Carolina Youth Challenge is Saturday (Nov. 16) in Winnabow. There’s a treeing contest at 12:30, followed by the AKC-recognized YEP training class at 2:30, bench show at 3:30,...
A shoplifting call turned into a life-changing mission and an award for a Whiteville Police lieutenant. Lt. Thomas Riggins was honored with a Chief’s Commendation Award by WPD Chief Doug...