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Rev. Alvin Joseph Morris

September 6, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Rev. Alvin Joseph Morris

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]

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The Good News for Sept. 6

September 6, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News for Sept. 6

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]

Obituaries

Elbert Gordon Holloman

September 6, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Elbert Gordon Holloman

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]

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WHS Asks Students to ‘Remain Vigilant’

September 6, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WHS Asks Students to ‘Remain Vigilant’

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]

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Rev. Daniel “Junior” Tyler

September 5, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on 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]

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Gunshot Victim Crashes in Whiteville

September 5, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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

September 4, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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Rev. Paul Lambert

September 4, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on 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

September 4, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on 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

September 4, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on 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

September 4, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on 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]

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Wallace to Address Genealogical Society

September 4, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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Kennedy Sues SBOE Over Ballot Decision

September 4, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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Grant to Fund EV Stations, Classes at Colleges

September 4, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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 4, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on 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

September 4, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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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