Obituaries
John B. Haynie Jr.
April 17, 2024 Mr. John Burnettt Haynie, Jr. 67, of Lake Waccamaw passed on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 25, 1956 in Pender County, NC [Read More]
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Rex Hinson
Obituary to follow. November 3, 1969 ~ April 15, 2024 (age 54) Rex Hinson – Bolton NC
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Puppet Show Leads to Arrest for Father
A puppet show that helps children avoid inappropriate behavior led to the arrest of a Whiteville man on charges that he raped his own child. TreQuail Javonne Rose, 24, of Nolan Avenue, is being held [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Dressing for Success
I wasn’t intending to dress any different than usual. It was a Monday. I was an hour behind schedule. The weekend had left too many chores incomplete, too many plans gone awry, and too many [Read More]
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Pecan Harvest Festival Rebrands with Focus on Music
Whiteville’s largest festival will have a new look – and sound – this fall. Madison Ward of Whiteville Downtown Development Commission announced via social media today (Tuesday) that the N.C. Pecan Harvest Festival will now [Read More]
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Light the Lake Draws Crowd to Home
Light the Lake at the Boys and Girls Home was a little more special this year. The annual event to raise awareness of child abuse gave the Home a reason to host its largest celebration [Read More]
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Bus Driver Faces Child Sex Offenses
Multiple child sex abuse charges have been filed against a Bladen County school bus driver. David Earl Denkens, 63, of Tar heel, was arrested Tuesday on two counts each of indecent liberties with a minor [Read More]
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Robeson Murder Suspect’s Truck Found
The vehicle driven by a Robeson County murder suspect was discovered this morning (Tuesday) in a remote wooded area. Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said Scotti Dewayne Tyler, 38, of Rowland, is wanted for first [Read More]
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Missing Juvenile Sought
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teenager. Cody Joe Holland, 15, was last seen by his family on April 11. He might be in Brunswick County, according to a press release. [Read More]
Obituaries
Shirley Faye (Campbell) Lawson
May 30, 1936 ~ April 15, 2024 (age 87) Shirley Faye Campbell Lawson, 87, of Fair Bluff, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare [Read More]
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Beatrice Elaine Morris
April 15, 2024 Beatrice Elaine Morris 76, of Whiteville, N.C. went to her heavenly home on Monday morning, April 15, 2024 while surrounded by her family. She was married to Baxter Wayne Morris. They shared [Read More]
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Andrew “Drew” Augusta Hewett
June 17, 1994 ~ April 11, 2024 (age 29) Andrew “Drew” Augusta Hewett age 29 of Southport passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his residence in Southport. A visitation will be held from [Read More]
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Irene (Fowler) Phipps
November 6, 1935 ~ April 15, 2024 (age 88) Irene Fowler Phipps, age 88, of Tabor City, NC, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning in her home with her daughters by her [Read More]
Business
Lake Boil Advisory Cancelled
Updated April 17 at 4;30 p.m. Lake Waccamaw’s boil advisory has been lifted. Town officials said all tests came back normal this afternoon. (Wednesday) What officials hope will be the last water pressure loss [Read More]
Business
Saturday Event Pulls Crowd to Farm Store
By John Wood, Special to CCN It was a sunny yet breeze day Saturday at Gurganus Farm Store for their first ever Spring Fling and Flock Swap Customer Appreciation Day. Both backyard and professional growers [Read More]
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$10,000 Said Stolen After Fight
An argument reportedly led to a fight and the disappearance of $10,000 early Friday. Whiteville Police were called to Walmart at Columbus Corners a few minutes after midnight, according to reports. Darrion Katerral Foxworth, 20, [Read More]