An elderly man returning from feeding animals was struck and killed on his bicycle this morning. Trooper D. Anders of the Highway Patrol said Larry Broadwell, 73, was struck from behind around 7:30 a.m. on [Read More]
First responders from across the county will be honored Saturday at a cruise-in, barbecue cookoff and parade in Tabor City. The second annual Heroes Cruise-In Parade will start at 4 p.m. Classic cars, trucks and [Read More]
Three people were arrested early Sunday after a van was stopped for a lack of a license tag. Deputy J. Coleman was on patrol in the 18000 block of U.S. 74 near Bolton when he [Read More]
Someone took a footmarker from a grave off Peacock Road, according to a sheriff’s report. Shonda Duncan contacted the Sheriff’s Office after discovering the marker missing over the weekend. The stone was taken from the [Read More]
July 25, 1934 ~ September 7, 2024 (age 90) Albert “Coot” Fletcher Proctor, Jr. age 90 of Chadbourn, passed on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Genesis Center in Pembroke. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September [Read More]
March 1, 1941 ~ September 7, 2024 Woodrow Daniels Ellison (“Pick”) age 83, of Chadbourn N.C. transitioned into eternal rest on September 7, 2024. Elder Michael McMillian will be officiating. Visitation Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 2:00 [Read More]
September 5, 2024 Mrs. Leronia Marlow Bellamy 81, of Calabash, NC gave the Lord her hand on Thursday September 5, 2024 and transitioned into eternity at Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center of Southport, NC. [Read More]
September 5, 2024 Ms. Deloris Ann Mitchell 57, of Whiteville, NC gave the Lord her hand and transitioned into eternity on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late [Read More]
May 31, 1932 ~ September 6, 2024 (age 92) Mr. James Harold Sasser 92, of Princeton, NC formerly of Columbus County passed on Friday, September 6, 2024 in SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. He [Read More]
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in studio guest Angela Norris of the Veteran’s Memorial Park of America who talks about their upcoming 9-11 Memorial Ceremony, as well as how the [Read More]
May 16, 1936 ~ September 6, 2024 (age 88) Rev. Alvin Joseph Morris best known as Daddy Al, age 88, formerly of Nakina, NC, died Friday, September 6, 2024, in UNC Health Southeastern, Lumberton, NC. Born May 16, [Read More]
If you like flea markets, farmers markets, festivals and food, you have a lot of choices Saturday and in the coming weeks. Fair Bluff’s community market is Saturday starting at 8 a.m. Yard salers, produce [Read More]
January 28, 1940 ~ September 5, 2024 (age 84) Elbert Gordon Holloman, 84, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, at Columbus Regional Healthcare Hospital after a period of declining health and a recent illness. [Read More]
Updated 4:30 p.m. Sept. 6 Whiteville High School has additional security today after a report of “secondhand social media” posts about a possible threat to the school today. Security at schools across the nation [Read More]
August 25, 1943 ~ September 5, 2024 (age 81) Rev. Daniel “Junior” Tyler, 81, of the Emerson Community of Tabor City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 5, 2024, [Read More]
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