September 18, 1940 ~ November 14, 2024 (age 84) Annie Pearl Watts Ward passed away November 14, 2024. She was born September 18, 1940 to the late Al Watts and Evelyn Duncan Watts. She is survived by her [Read More]
Good evening folks, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Thursday November 14, 2024. Some beneficial rain showers came to the area today thanks to a passing frontal system. Not a drought-buster by [Read More]
Mrs. Margaret Todd Griffin, age 81, formerly of Clarendon, NC transitioned on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, in Killeen, TX. There will be a viewing in the Westside Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, November 22, 2024, [Read More]
Gov. Roy Cooper has commuted the life sentence for a convicted murderer from Robeson County. George Lesane, 47, has served 30 years in prison for killing Larry McCormick. In addition to earning his GED and college [Read More]
Sometimes I really worry about my friends and family in Sub Carolina, also known as the Palmetto State of South Carolina. Every time you turn around, they have problems with invasive species. Armadillos, Tegu lizards, [Read More]
State officials say 283 more DNA matches have been verified during this fiscal year, allow investigators more evidence to track and solve crimes. In October, the State Crime Lab uploaded 1,183 samples to the CODIS database, which led [Read More]
A woman is being held under no bond after allegedly striking a road worker with her vehicle and fleeing the scene. Chloe Sagendorf, 27, was charged with felony hit and run resulting in death, felony [Read More]
Periods of rain expected Thursday into Thursday night as a frontal system crosses the region. Modeling suggests a pretty decent rainfall between one-half and one-inch through the period. This will help a little bit with [Read More]
April 14, 1978 – November 9, 2024 Roland Lee Packer “Rocky” aka WagonBurner, Jr., 46, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Chadbourn, North Carolina. Private memorial services will [Read More]
April 12, 1953 ~ November 12, 2024 (age 71) Dorine Frink, 71, of 293 Bullard Road, Chadbourn, NC, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at home. The funeral will be 12:00 PM Wednesday, November 20, at [Read More]
November 8, 1946 ~ November 13, 2024 (age 78) Jackie Wayne Hinson of Whiteville NC passed away November 13, 2024. He was born to the late Wilson McCrae Hinson and Mary Evelyn Mercer Hinson. He is survived by [Read More]
An investigation by county Vice Narcotics detectives and the Patrol Division led to the arrest of two armed felons who were manufacturing marijuana, according to the sheriff’s office. Dustin Randall Duncan, 34, and Regina Earl [Read More]
In Whiteville, finding the perfect spot for a night out is all about the vibe. Do you want a lively, social atmosphere with plenty of energy, or something more relaxed where you can wind down [Read More]
A Clarkton area man will serve 11 to 14 years in prison after assaulting and attempting to immolate his father. In Bladen County Superior court Tuesday (Nov. 12), Kirby Elkins entered guilty pleas to charges [Read More]
Whiteville Police Chief Douglas Ipock announced Tuesday that he will retire next year. “It’s hard,” Ipock told the city council. “You have become my family.” The Craven County native came to Whiteville in 2019, having [Read More]
Hello readers, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Tuesday evening, November 12, 2024. Seasonable (well, perhaps slightly below normal) temperatures are likely for your Wednesday with mostly sunny skies thanks to high [Read More]
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