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 Service said today that a [Read More]
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 was born in Columbus County [Read More]
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. Christine was born in Columbus [Read More]
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, NC. Born august 24, 1954 [Read More]
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 veteran. The funeral will be [Read More]
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 Lifecare Angel House in Whiteville, [Read More]
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 heroin mimics the euphoric effects [Read More]
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 July 1. The fee adjustments are [Read More]
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 at the county fairgrounds from [Read More]
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 was born on October 30, [Read More]
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 Bladenboro, Nanette was born on [Read More]
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 webinar from 3-4:30 p.m. June 26. Those [Read More]
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 with the Columbus County Public Library System [Read More]
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, was held under $27,500 secured [Read More]
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 Sandy Plain Missionary Baptist Church. [Read More]
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 was born on February 17, [Read More]
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