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” in Whiteville. Fin...
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. Eva...
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,...
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, Whitevil...
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 startin...
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...
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 of...
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 2, 1957 in Rob...
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 Loris, SC...
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 8th, 1989. Sh...
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 Whitevill...
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, i...
Saturday is opening day for two community markets in our area. The Columbus County Community Farmer’s Market and the Fair Bluff community Market kick off their seasons Saturday. This weekend marks the...
The sheriff’s office reported that four boys, ages 10 to 12, were photographed posing with what appeared to be a “weapon” on the campus of West Columbus School. The incident was reported at 1:57 p.m. ...
New rules went into effect Tuesday for anyone attempting to surrender unwanted pets at Columbus Animal Protective Services. Sheriff Bill Rogers said in a social media post that proof of ownership is n...
I hate February. It wasn’t even February yet when I had my latest reminder, although the scurvy, splintered, spindly, slimy Month of Gloom loomed ominously omnipresent across the calendar and anything...