While it won’t likely be a major tropical storm, a storm system near the Bahamas could bring badly needed rain to the area Thursday into the weekend. The National Weather...
August 21, 1961 ~ June 16, 2024 (age 62) Joseph “Joe” Kent Simmons, age 62, of Tabor City, NC, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Joe...
June 19, 1935 ~ June 15, 2024 (age 88) Christine Jernigan Lindsey, age 88, of Whiteville, NC passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at UNC-Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Lumberton, NC....
August 24, 1954 ~ June 17, 2024 (age 69) Hector Luis Ramos, age 69, of Hallsboro, NC, died Monday, June 17, 2024 in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center, Whiteville,...
January 10, 1951 ~ June 12, 2024 (age 73) Sadie Louise Lennon, 73, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Atrium Health Pineville. She was a retired U.S. Army...
September 2, 1944 ~ June 15, 2024 (age 79) Shirley Freeman 79, of the Buckhead Community, Bolton, NC, departed this life on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear...
The legislature is staying busy as solons try to wrap up the short session. • Tianeptine may soon disappear from convenience store counters and vape shops. The so-called gas station...
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is announcing an increase to fees for hunting, fishing, trapping and activity licenses, permits, stamps and certifications, which will go into effect on ...
It’s a busy time in Columbus County. It’s Father’s Day tomorrow, so make sure you remember to honor all the dads in your life this weekend. The Juneteenth Festival is...
October 30, 1952 ~ June 12, 2024 (age 71) Ronald David Sellers, 71, of Whiteville, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Ronald...
June 25, 1949 ~ June 12, 2024 (age 74) Gloria Nanette Skipper Soles, 74, of Whiteville, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. A native of...
State transportation officials want the public’s feedback on deploying the second phase of electric vehicle charging stations in North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Transportation will host a webin...
By Kayla Henson Columbus County Smart Start Columbus County Partnership for Children’s Early Learning and Family Resource Center (ELF) is launching its annual Summer Reading Adventure in partnership w...
Chadbourn Police and Columbus County deputies have captured the last of four suspects who ran out of fuel while trying to escape police. Kendrick Lee Dakota Hunt, 26, of Lumberton,...
June 11, 2024 Carrie Louise (Fowler) Gordan of Farmers Union passed away on June 11, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11 am at...
February 17, 1953 ~ June 12, 2024 (age 71) Jerry Elbert Bright, 71, of Chadbourn passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at McLeod Health Loris in Loris, SC. Jerry...