Obituaries
Denny Lee Watts
July 14, 2024 Denny Lee Watts, age 72, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in Murfreesboro, TN. Born May 4, 1952, he was the son of the late Norman and Elizabeth Watts. He is [Read More]
Year: 2024
Obituaries
Nancy Harrelson Oakley
December 27, 1942 ~ July 16, 2024 (age 81) Nancy Harrelson Oakley, age 81, of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House. Nancy was born [Read More]
Obituaries
Debra Gore
October 28, 1963 ~ July 14, 2024 (age 60) Debra Gore of Whiteville NC passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born October 28, 1963 to the late Major Fowler and Juanita Nobles. She [Read More]
Front Page
CCSO: Woman Shoots Man After Argument
A Whiteville area man is recovering after he was allegedly shot by his girlfriend during an argument. Julie Ann Crampton, 36, of 580 Mt. Moriah Church Rd., Whiteville, is being held under $250,000 secured bond [Read More]
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Pickaxe Said Used on Van, Home
A romantic breakup led to a man’s home and vehicle being damaged with a pickaxe Sunday, according to a sheriff’s report. No charges were filed in the case. According to the sheriff’s office, the victim [Read More]
Elections
RFK’s Party Gets Nod From State
State officials approved a request from the We The People party today (Tuesday), granting the party official recognition and a spot on the November ballot. We The People also will have candidates on ballots in [Read More]
Business
Tabor Talk for July 17
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We would like to devote this column to an upcoming event. We hope all of you will help spread the word on the following September event. [Read More]
Business
Landowners Can Get Help Fighting Pine Beetle
Applications are being accepted for funding through the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program. The Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program, funded through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, will reimburse nonindustrial private forest landowners in [Read More]
Obituaries
Elizabeth Ann (Strickland) Cribb
November 24, 1939 ~ July 12, 2024 (age 84) Elizabeth Ann Strickland Cribb, 84 of Loris, SC and a native of Chadbourn, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Grand [Read More]
Front Page
Saturday Killing Sends One to Jail
One woman was shot to death Saturday after a home invasion on Sunset Terrace near Whiteville. Summer Addison sustained go shot wounds to the abdomen and one arm, according to a news release from the [Read More]
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Woman Shot on Wright Road
Deputies are investigating after a woman was reported shot on Wright Road near Tabor City Friday morning. Taniya Bellamy, 24, sustained at least one gunshot wound, according to reports. The incident occurred at 3935 Wright [Read More]
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Three Injured in Machete Fight
An alleged burglary led to a fight with machetes Friday near Chadbourn. Arias Onezimo, 36, of 51 Birchwood Trail, was held under $100,000 secured bond. He is charged with two counts of assault with a [Read More]
Obituaries
Betty Gayle Lanier Wood
July 20, 1945 – July 13, 2024 Betty Gayle Lanier Wood July 20, 1945 – July 13 2024 Betty Wood, of Lyman, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren Saturday, July [Read More]
Obituaries
James Edward Benton
April 16, 1967 ~ July 12, 2024 (age 57) James Edward Benton age 57 of Whiteville passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. He was the son [Read More]
Obituaries
Sylvia Ann (Williams) Walker
September 21, 1934 ~ July 12, 2024 (age 89) Sylvia Ann (Williams) Walker September 21, 1934 – July 12, 2024 Mrs. Sylvia Ann Williams Walker, of Whiteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, July [Read More]
Obituaries
Wanda (Williams) Rhodes
August 12, 1960 ~ July 11, 2024 (age 63) Wanda Williams Rhodes, 63, of Chadbourn, died on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Wanda was born on August 12, [Read More]