Obituaries
Mr. Ervin J. Holmes
June 2, 2024 Mr. Ervin J. Holmes, known as “Crab”, 74, of Tallahassee, FL., formerly of Whiteville, NC exchanged his life for a home in glory on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear [Read More]
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Francisco “Chico” Andres- Baltazar
October 17, 1939 ~ June 1, 2024 (age 84) Francisco “Chico” Andres-Baltazar, de Characharando falleció el 1 de junio de 2024 en Whiteville, Norte Carolina. Nació el 17 de septiembre de 1939 en Characharando Mitchoacan, [Read More]
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Mable Ray Smith
June 30, 1943 ~ May 27, 2024 (age 80) Mable Ray Smith 80 of Evergreen, NC transitioned into eternal rest on May 27, 2024. A Viewing will be held one hour prior to the service [Read More]
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Annie Mae (Hood) Bass
June 27, 1945 ~ May 31, 2024 (age 78) Annie Mae Hood Bass, 78, of Evergreen, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 31, 2024, at her residence. Annie was born on [Read More]
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The Good News for May 31
The Tabor City Spring Has Sprung Festival starts this morning at 10 a.m. There will be vendors, food trucks, a free KidZone featuring Flimsy the Clown, Live Entertainment, a Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Tractor Show and more. The [Read More]
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Man Charged with Impersonating Officer
Chadbourn Police charged a man with pretending to be a police officer and telling another man to leave a domestic dispute May 28. Warrants show that Shannon Dewayne Spaulding, 33, of 110 Hudson Dr., Whiteville, [Read More]
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Loretta Gail (Inman) Walker
May 18, 1955 ~ May 30, 2024 (age 69) Loretta Gail Inman Walker, 69, of Ash, met the Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2024, while in her home. Loretta was born on May 18, 1955, [Read More]
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Edward Carmack
October 28, 1947 ~ May 30, 2024 (age 76) Edward Carmack, age 76, of Leland, NC, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Arrangements are [Read More]
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Veterans Park Seeking Photos
The Veterans Memorial Park is continuing its hunt for photos of veterans for the Wall of Honor. “They do not have to be from Columbus County,” said Angela Norris, a park volunteer. “Anyone who served [Read More]
Church News
Red Hill Bike-A-Thon Saturday
Red Hill Pentecostal Church will hold its annual Bike-A-Thon Saturday starting at 7 a.m. The ride follows a safe route to Lake Waccamaw State Park, where riders will enjoy a hot dog and hamburger cookout [Read More]
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Tabor Spring Has Sprung is Saturday
Live entertainment, vendors, a parade, and a show featuring virtually every vehicle are on tap for Saturday’s Spring Has Sprung Festival in Tabor City. This is the fourth year for the event, and promises to [Read More]
Business
Ferry Closed While Cable Inspected
Elwell Ferry is expected to reopen June 3, after maintenance and inspections have been completed on the cable. The ferry runs between Carvers and Kelly on the Cape Fear River in Bladen County. State officials [Read More]
Business
Invasive Ash Beetle In Bladen; Columbus Still Clear
A destructive invasive beetle has been confirmed in Bladen county forest, but has not yet been found in Columbus county. The Emerald Ash Borer is now in 76 of North Carolina’s 100 counties, according to [Read More]
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Retired LEO, Wife Killed in Wednesday Crash
The victims in Wednesday’s collision in Roseland were a retired Randolph County deputy and his wife. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that John Davie Garner, 55, and his wife Alisha, 50, were killed in [Read More]
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Two Reported Dead in Crash
Two people died in a collision at Rough and Ready and Old Stake roads today (Wednesday). First responders said that a sport utility vehicle on Old Stake Road and an 18 wheeler on Rough and [Read More]
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Deputy Unhurt After Man Flees Checkpoint
A Loris man faces a long list of charges after allegedly driving his car toward a deputy during a traffic stop Thursday. William Linell Wolfe, 31, of Log Cabin Road, Loris, was held under $19,000 [Read More]