Officials halted the West Columbus-Whiteville basketball game Friday night after a “disturbance “ caused a panic at the WCHS gym. The game was later completed with no spectators, with the Vikings topping the Wolfpack to [Read More]
Today is January 6, the anniversary of the protests, riot, insurrection of whatever you want to call it that rocked Washington DC and led to a shameful witch hunt by politically weaponized federal agencies. It’s [Read More]
While some communities are winding down with the end of the holiday season, there’s p[lenty to do in Columbus County. If you’re looking for something to do, we can help. Next week we debut the [Read More]
March 5, 1934 ~ January 4, 2024 (age 89) Mrs. Anna Williams passed on January 04, 2024 at the Angel House in Whiteville, NC. Viewing will be Sunday January 07, 2024 from 1 pm until [Read More]
February 2, 1951 ~ January 3, 2024 (age 72) Charles Glendale Spears, 72, formerly of Hallsboro, NC, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in Wilmington, NC. Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville.
November 22, 1960 ~ January 2, 2024 Olden Gregory Hope 63 of Chadbourn, NC transitioned into eternal rest on January 2, 2024. Elder Ricky Mason will deliver the eulogy; burial will follow in Belvue [Read More]
October 17, 1944 ~ January 1, 2024 (age 79) Billy Edwards 79 of Whiteville NC transitioned into eternal rest on January 1, 2024. Reverend G. Hewett will deliver the eulogy; burial will follow in George [Read More]
January 16, 1959 ~ January 3, 2024 (age 64) Debbie Hudson Lane 64, of Riegelwood passed on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her home. She was born in January 16, 1959 in Carteret County the [Read More]
It took a specialized craze to lift a BMW convertible from its illegal but locally famous parking place on the Cape Fear River Bridge in Elizabethtown Wednesday. Department of Transportation spokesman Andrew Barksdale said the [Read More]
An accidental shooting led to the discovery of marijuana plants, a quantity of drugs and firearms Saturday. The incident occurred just before midnight in a home on Swamp Fox Highway West. Augustine Franco, 22, called [Read More]
Back to back murder trials for a Columbus County man could send him to death row. Jury selection starts Monday as Chauncey Askew goes on trial for the first degree murder of Jerome Parrott in [Read More]
County water customers along Dogwood Stand Road are under a boil advisory after a line break there today. Columbus County officials said in a social media announcement that “local contractors plowed into one of the [Read More]
Young farmers, or anyone 8-18 with an interest in farming, can find out more about livestock production at a meeting Jan. 16. Cooperative Extension is hosting a youth livestock interest meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at [Read More]
The annual Martin Luther King Day walk will be Jan. 13 starting at 10 a.m. Marchers will gather at Vineland Station in Whiteville and walk to the courthouse. More than 200 people turned out to honor [Read More]
Saturday Skate Nights resume this weekend (Jan. 6) at the Anchorage of Lake Waccamaw. The roller skating rink will be open from 7-9:30 p.m. Admission is $8, skate rental $2, and season passes are $110. [Read More]
The man allegedly assaulted by a father and son on Christmas Eve now faces assault charges of his own. Roger Hammonds, 29, of 5325 Princess Ann Road, Evergreen, was arrested on to counts of assault [Read More]
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