Obituaries
Alfred Ronald Smith
January 5, 1951 ~ February 5, 2024 (age 73) Alfred Ronald Smith, 73, formerly of Bolton, NC, died Monday, February 5, 2024, at Capital Nursing & Rehab Center in Raleigh, NC. The funeral will be [Read More]
Year: 2024
Obituaries
Matthew Register
July 20, 1977 ~ February 3, 2024 (age 46) Matthew Nelson Register, 46, of Whiteville, passed away at Columbus Regional Medical Center. He was born July 20, 1977 in Robeson County, the son of Wanda [Read More]
Front Page
Schools Receive $52 Million Grant
Developing story: The planned new K-8 school for East Columbus will now become a reality. In a press conference this morning in Whiteville, Rep. Brenden Jones and State Superintendent Catherine Truitt announced today (Monday) that [Read More]
Obituaries
Mr. Paul Long
February 2, 2024 Mr. Paul Long aka Paul Ford 65, of Whiteville, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was the son of Ms. Mable Long and [Read More]
Obituaries
Dana Louise (Kerns) Nance
April 17, 1958 ~ February 3, 2024 (age 65) Dana Louise Kerns Nance age 65 of Cerro Gordo, went to be with her Lord on February 3, 2024, at the Cape Fear Lifecare “Angel House” [Read More]
Obituaries
Eva Jane (Williamson) Britt
August 21, 1933 ~ February 2, 2024 (age 90) Eva Jane Williamson Britt, 90, of Boardman, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 2, 2024, while in the Columbus Regional Healthcare System. [Read More]
Obituaries
William Bernice Gerald
January 15, 1931 ~ February 2, 2024 (age 93) William Bernice Gerald, age 93, of Tabor City, NC, died Friday, February 2, 2024 in Brightwater Skilled Nursing Center, Myrtle Beach, SC. Born January 15, 1931 [Read More]
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Mildred Louise Bordeaux Smith
March 22, 1929 ~ February 3, 2024 (age 94) Mildred Louise Bordeaux Smith, age 94, of Delco, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Angel House, Whiteville, [Read More]
The Good News
The Good News for Feb. 3
Two big farmers markets open this weekend for the new season, and there’s something going on for everyone in our county in the coming days. Fair Bluff’s Community Market will be open Saturday starting at 8 [Read More]
Front Page
SC Man Jailed After Three-County Chase
A chase involving a stolen vehicle in Scotland County came to an end near Boardman Thursday. Bryan Wade Gunter, 47, of Leesville, S.C., was jailed under a $275,000 secured bond, according to a release from [Read More]
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Felon Charged for Shooting Dog
The man charged with shooting a dog in Vinegar Hill Jan. 17 has been charged with animal cruelty and possession of a firearm by a felon. Aquinta Shamar Simmons, 27, was arrested Thursday on charges [Read More]
Obituaries
Robert Hall
August 2, 1957 ~ January 27, 2024 (age 66) Robert Alan Hall, 66, of Wilmington passed away on January 27, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Angel House in Whiteville. He was born August [Read More]
Obituaries
Ronald “Rooster” Ray Cribb
June 29, 1962 ~ January 31, 2024 (age 61) Ronald “Rooster” Ray Cribb, 61, of Nakina, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, while in his home. Ronald was born on June 29, 1962, in [Read More]
Obituaries
Emily Rebecca Perry
July 8, 1989 ~ January 27, 2024 (age 34) Emily Rebecca Perry, 34, passed away at her home Saturday, January 27, 2024. She resided in Lake Waccamaw, NC. Emily was born in Eugene, OR, July [Read More]
Obituaries
Clemouth Leroy Brown
February 16, 1942 ~ January 30, 2024 (age 81) Clemouth Leroy Brown, 81, of Whiteville, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. He was a retired educator from Whiteville City [Read More]
Front Page
Bird Count Feb. 18 at Fair Bluff
Birdwatchers of any skill level are invited to gather at Fair Bluff Feb. 18 to participate in a national effort. The Southeastern Swamp Stewards, a new local chapter of the N.C. Wildlife Federation, is hosting [Read More]