Obituaries
Rev. Daniel “Junior” Tyler
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]
Year: 2024
Front Page
Gunshot Victim Crashes in Whiteville
Whiteville first responders discovered the driver in a single car wreck Wednesday night had been shot. Whiteville Police Chief Douglas Ipock said the call came in around 1130 p.m. A car had crashed into a [Read More]
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High Speed Chase Ends at Prior Crime Scene
Deputies had deja vu after arresting two female suspects and the resident on a variety of charges at a Shug Norris Road home over the course of three days. One suspect allegedly led law enforcement [Read More]
Obituaries
Rev. Paul Lambert
February 8, 1950 ~ September 3, 2024 (age 74) Rev. Paul Lambert, 74, passed away September 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on February 8, 1950, in Georgetown, SC, he was [Read More]
Obituaries
Patricia Hermina (Ryan) Hammond
February 15, 1939 ~ August 30, 2024 (age 85) Patricia (Ryan) Hammond passed away August 30th at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her husband Martin Hammond (1928-2010), her son Kevin Hume (1961-2013) her parents [Read More]
Obituaries
Jimmy Lee Frink
August 17, 1956 ~ September 4, 2024 (age 68) Jimmy Lee Frink, 68, formerly of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, died Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Pinehurst Health & Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be 1:30 [Read More]
Obituaries
Larry Clark Baldwin
June 15, 1951 ~ September 1, 2024 (age 73) Larry Clark Baldwin passed away September 1, 2024. He was born June 15, 1951 to Peggy Baldwin and the late Robbie Clark Baldwin. He is survived [Read More]
Front Page
Wallace to Address Genealogical Society
The Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society will learn about the history of sweet potatoes in Columbus County when they meet Sept. 14. Our speaker will be Dr. Howard Wallace, speaking on the history sweet potato [Read More]
Elections
Kennedy Sues SBOE Over Ballot Decision
Robert Kennedy Jr. sued to get on the North Carolina ballot in October, and now he is suing to be removed from the ballot. Kennedy withdrew his bid for President Aug. 23 to support Donald [Read More]
Business
Grant to Fund EV Stations, Classes at Colleges
North Carolina will be able to expand its electric vehicle charging network to 10 community colleges and better train the next generation of students on clean vehicle technologies, thanks to a $1 million Charging and Fueling [Read More]
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County Touts Preparedness for September
September is Preparedness Month in North Carolina and Columbus County Emergency Management officials are encouraging residents and businesses to be prepared for any disaster by reviewing their emergency plans and updating their emergency supply kits. [Read More]
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Man Threatens to Burn Mother’s Home
Deputies had to put out two fires before arresting a man Saturday for allegedly threatening his mother. James Earl Whitman, 41, was released on a $1,500 unsecured bond on charges of communicating threats and burning [Read More]
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Partnership for Children celebrates Smart Start Month
By Kayla Henson Columbus County Partnership for Children Governor Roy Cooper proclaims September as Smart Start Month. This proclamation acknowledges the Smart Start Network’s commitment for over 30 years to ensuring all North Carolina’s young [Read More]
Opinions & Commentary
Jefferson Weaver • Barking at Thunderstorms
I managed to wrap the last fastener on the wire just as the first drops of rain sent up geysers of dust in the bone-dry pasture. It doesn’t seem like the ground would be so [Read More]
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Deputy Injured in Friday School Fight
A School Resource Officer is back at work after she was assaulted while breaking up a fight at West Columbus High School Friday. Dep. V. Lancaster sustained a head injury and is expected to recover, [Read More]
Obituaries
Mary Lee (Williams) Freeman
October 17, 1943 ~ August 25, 2024 (age 80) Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 07, 2024 at 10:00 am in the union funeral home chapel, 571 W South Railroad St, Clarkton. Viewing will be held [Read More]