Obituaries
Betty Gail Patterson
May 8, 1947 ~ May 3, 2024 (age 76) Betty Gail Patterson, 76, of Whiteville, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at her residence. Gail was born on May 8, 1947, daughter of the [Read More]
Year: 2024
Obituaries
Jerry Dale Cartrette
July 15, 1950 ~ May 5, 2024 (age 73) Jerry Dale Cartrette, age 73, of the Mollie Community, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024. Born July 15, 1950 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late [Read More]
Obituaries
Martha Black Ward
November 16, 1928 ~ May 3, 2024 (age 95) Martha Black Ward, age 95, of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, May 3, 2024. Martha Black Ward, 95 left this world [Read More]
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Elra F. “Buddy” Inman
August 29, 1945 ~ May 4, 2024 (age 78) Mr. Elra F. “Buddy” Inman 78, of Whiteville passed on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Liberty Commons. He was born August 29, 1945 the son of [Read More]
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Graham O’Neil Andrews
October 10, 1950 ~ May 4, 2024 (age 73) Mr. Graham O’Neil Andrews 73, of Whiteville passed Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home. He was born October 10, 1950 in Columbus County, the son [Read More]
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Aileen Almond Williamson
October 16, 1929 ~ May 3, 2024 (age 94) Aileen Almond Williamson, 94, of Whiteville N.C. passed away May 3, 2024. She was born October 16, 1929 to the late Harris Lee Almond and Clona [Read More]
Obituaries
Norbit Carlyle
April 29, 1933 ~ May 2, 2024 (age 91) Norbit Carlyle, age 91, of Ash, NC, died Thursday, May 2, 2024 in his home. Born April 29, 1933 in Scotland County, NC, he was the [Read More]
Front Page
Donations Needed for Lake Firefighter’s Family
Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue is collecting donations and clothing for firefighter Tim Rossell. The Rossell family lost their home in Byrdville recently to a fire. The blaze is under investigation. Donations can be dropped [Read More]
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The Good News for May 4
It’s N.C. Strawberry Festival weekend in Chadbourn. The oldest agricultural fair in the state has a full slate of events at the Strawberry Event Field as well as downtown. Friday night is the dance and [Read More]
Obituaries
Randolph Steve Samm
February 23, 1938 ~ May 1, 2024 (age 86) Randolph Steve Samm, 86, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at home. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Friday, May 10, at Cedar Grove Baptist [Read More]
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Alinette Dawn Landers
April 26, 2024 ALINETTE DAWN LANDERS, 51, OF WHITEVILLE NC, FORMERLY OF CLARKTON NC, PASSED AWAY ON 4/26/24 AT HER HOME. PEACOCK FUNERAL HOME OF WHITEVILLE OFFICIATED IN HER CREMATION. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH [Read More]
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Big Bloom is Saturday in Green Swamp
The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio will lead a tour of the Green Swamp Nature Preserve Saturday. The event is free, and includes lunch from Two Natives Smokehouse. The tour will focus on the area burned [Read More]
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Woman’s Charges Upped After Traffic Stop
A simple drug possession case became much more complicated when a Bolton-area woman allegedly refused to cooperate with deputies. Barbara Lynn Sessions, 45, was charged with simple possession of marijuana, possession with intent to manufacture, [Read More]
Obituaries
Baby Boy Kior Essence Smith
April 24, 2024 ~ April 24, 2024 God in his timing took home with him Baby Boy Kior Essence Smith on 04/24/2024, at Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems. Infant Kior Essence Smith child of Shannon Smith [Read More]
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Madge Renee (Jordan) Spivey
July 20, 1950 ~ May 1, 2024 (age 73) Mrs. Madge Renee Jordan Spivey, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Born on July 20, 1950, in Marion, SC, she was the daughter [Read More]
Elections
Robinson Visits Chadbourn Friday
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will visit Chadbourn Friday, making in a campaign stop and an appearance at the N.C. Strawberry Festival Strawberry Encounters. Robinson is the Republican nominee for governor, facing Democrat Attorney General Josh [Read More]