Two big farmers markets open this weekend for the new season, and there’s something going on for everyone in our county in the coming days. Fair Bluff’s Community Market will be open Saturday starting at 8 [Read More]
A chase involving a stolen vehicle in Scotland County came to an end near Boardman Thursday. Bryan Wade Gunter, 47, of Leesville, S.C., was jailed under a $275,000 secured bond, according to a release from [Read More]
The man charged with shooting a dog in Vinegar Hill Jan. 17 has been charged with animal cruelty and possession of a firearm by a felon. Aquinta Shamar Simmons, 27, was arrested Thursday on charges [Read More]
August 2, 1957 ~ January 27, 2024 (age 66) Robert Alan Hall, 66, of Wilmington passed away on January 27, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care Angel House in Whiteville. He was born August [Read More]
June 29, 1962 ~ January 31, 2024 (age 61) Ronald “Rooster” Ray Cribb, 61, of Nakina, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, while in his home. Ronald was born on June 29, 1962, in [Read More]
July 8, 1989 ~ January 27, 2024 (age 34) Emily Rebecca Perry, 34, passed away at her home Saturday, January 27, 2024. She resided in Lake Waccamaw, NC. Emily was born in Eugene, OR, July [Read More]
February 16, 1942 ~ January 30, 2024 (age 81) Clemouth Leroy Brown, 81, of Whiteville, died Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. He was a retired educator from Whiteville City [Read More]
Birdwatchers of any skill level are invited to gather at Fair Bluff Feb. 18 to participate in a national effort. The Southeastern Swamp Stewards, a new local chapter of the N.C. Wildlife Federation, is hosting [Read More]
Saturday is opening day for two community markets in our area. The Columbus County Community Farmer’s Market and the Fair Bluff community Market kick off their seasons Saturday. This weekend marks the first time the [Read More]
The sheriff’s office reported that four boys, ages 10 to 12, were photographed posing with what appeared to be a “weapon” on the campus of West Columbus School. The incident was reported at 1:57 p.m. [Read More]
New rules went into effect Tuesday for anyone attempting to surrender unwanted pets at Columbus Animal Protective Services. Sheriff Bill Rogers said in a social media post that proof of ownership is now required for [Read More]
I hate February. It wasn’t even February yet when I had my latest reminder, although the scurvy, splintered, spindly, slimy Month of Gloom loomed ominously omnipresent across the calendar and anything else it could leak [Read More]
June 22, 1933 – January 26, 2024 Joseph L. Llaneza, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, in Nakina, North Carolina, at the age of 90. Born on June 22, [Read More]
Police have charged a Clarkton-area man with an early morning shooting that hurt two men and scattered patrons of a Whiteville bar and grill. D’Angelo Tyrek Lacy, 23, was arrested Monday on charges of assault [Read More]
The N.C. State Lottery Commission has set Monday, March 11, as the day that legal sports wagering can begin in North Carolina. Under the Sports Wagering Authorization approved by the commission, anyone 21 years of [Read More]
July 25, 1946 ~ January 26, 2024 (age 77) Johnny Strickland, age 77, of Cerro Gordo, NC., died Friday, January 26, 2024 in the Mcleod Medical Center, Loris, SC. after an extend illness. Born July [Read More]
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