Obituaries
Sherman Lee Campbell
April 30, 1962 ~ July 5, 2024 (age 62) Mr. Sherman Campbell, 62, of the St. James Community of Lake Waccamaw, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2024, in the Novant Health New Hanover Regional [Read More]
Year: 2024
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Man Assaulted After Defending Dogs
A man who was allegedly abusing two dogs allegedly assaulted a man who interceded June 28. The sheriff’s office reported that the dogs were “bothering people” at Lumber River campground, and the dog’s owner was [Read More]
Business
City Urges Additional Water Measures
With most of Columbus County now in a severe drought, Whiteville officials are urging more conservation by residential water customers. “According to the city Water Response Plan, customers are expected to reduce their water use [Read More]
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Lightning Ignites Wildfire; Horses, Hounds, Homes Saved
Firefighters, Forest Service personnel and volunteers had their hands full Saturday when a lightning strike sparked a wildfire off Old Union Road. Horses, a pen of hunting dogs and multiple structures were in danger at [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on Independence Day, the Constitution, Guns and the 2nd Amendment, Local Government and Local Growth in Columbus County. If you would like to be a [Read More]
Obituaries
Edna Grey (Jenrette) Singletary
July 27, 1935 ~ July 5, 2024 (age 88) Edna Grey Singletary age 88, of Tabor City died Friday, July 5, 2024. Born in Columbus County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Chester [Read More]
Obituaries
Marlene (Hedrick) Neisler
March 13, 1933 ~ July 2, 2024 (age 91) Martha Marlene Neisler, age 91, of Lake Waccamaw, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Marlene was born in Caldwell County [Read More]
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The Good News for July 5
Saturday is the Freedom Festival at the Veterans Memorial Park on U.S. 701 south of Whiteville. There will be yard salers, vendors, live entertainment, kids activities, and food. The event is from 8 a.m. until [Read More]
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Why We Celebrate
In the days after the signing the document that would give birth to our country as a nation, riders headed out with copies to share throughout the colonies. Some areas wouldn’t learn the news for [Read More]
Obituaries
Betty Lou (Taylor) Shepherd
April 20, 1932 ~ July 3, 2024 (age 92) Betty Lou Taylor Shepherd, age 92 of Oak Dale Community of Evergreen, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, July 3, 2024, at [Read More]
Obituaries
Michael “Mike” Allen Milligan
July 10, 1956 ~ July 2, 2024 (age 67) Michael Allen “Mike” Milligan, 67, of Tabor City, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 2, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family. Mike, as he [Read More]
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Lake Hot Dog Sale Today
Get a traditional patriotic lunch and help a local fire department today. The Jimmy Stanley Memorial hot dog sale and boot drive is going on until 2 p.m. at the Lake Waccamaw Fire Department on [Read More]
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Genealogical Society to Meet at Brown Street Station
Entertainer and entrepreneur Greg Thompson will be the host and guest speaker at the next meeting of the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society. The society will meet July 13 at 2 p.m. at Thompson’s Chadbourn [Read More]
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4-H Farm to Fork Camp Registration Opens
Children can learn how food is grown, produced and prepared in the Farm to Fork Camp Aug. 9-12 at Cooperative Extension. The 4-H camp will center on basic farming techniques; animal care; harvesting crops; cooking [Read More]
Obituaries
Barbara Jean Geathers
September 1, 1959 ~ July 1, 2024 (age 64) Barbara Jean Geathers, 64, of Whiteville, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at home. The funeral will be 2:00 PM Sunday, July 7, at Brunswick-Waccamaw Baptist Headquarters, [Read More]
Obituaries
Gordon Garrett
August 23, 1937 ~ July 1, 2024 (age 86) Gordon Garrett of Tabor City NC, passed away July 1, 2024. He was born August 23, 1937 to the late Allen Lester Garrett and Mini Belle [Read More]