Obituaries
Marie Wells Boyd
April 24, 1924 — January 27, 2024 Mrs. Marie Wells Boyd, who was 99 years old, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Columbus Regional Healthcare Hospital in Whiteville, NC. She was a resident [Read More]
Year: 2024
Obituaries
Mr. Donel Daniels, Jr.
January 26, 2024 Mr. Donel Daniels, Jr. 70, of Whiteville, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. He [Read More]
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Hilda Formy Duval
January 27, 2024 Hilda S. Formy Duval, 78, of Nakina, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was born in Horry County, SC, the daughter of the late William Clyde Smith and the late [Read More]
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Shirley Ann Snyder
January 31, 1952 ~ January 27, 2024 (age 71) Shirley Ann Snyder, 71, of Whiteville, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was born in Whitley County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Carl [Read More]
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Woman Charged with DUI, Endangering Children
A woman arrested for driving while impaired Sunday near Bolton had three children in her vehicle. Samantha Fletcher, 42, of 710 N. Franklin St., Whiteville, was held under $1,000 secured bond for driving while impaired, [Read More]
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Rapist Could Get Parole
A Columbus County man convicted of raping a child under 13 and sentenced to life in prison may be paroled next year. Terry E. Smith, 67, was convicted of rape of a child under 13 [Read More]
Business
Wilmington Bridge Closes Today
Travelling to and from Wilmington will be more complicated starting today. The N.C. Dept. of Transportation said both east bound lanes of U.S. 74-76 at the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will close today (Jan. 29) [Read More]
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County Joins Free Spay/Neuter Program
Low-income residents of Columbus County may qualify for a new, free program to help reduce the number of unwanted dogs and cats. Sheriff Bill Rogers said Animal Protective Services has partnered with the N.C. Dept. [Read More]
Obituaries
John Wayne McPherson
November 25, 1941 ~ January 26, 2024 (age 82) John Wayne McPherson age 82, of Whiteville went to be with his Lord on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Durham with his family by [Read More]
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Bryan Anthony Armakovitch
February 19, 1984 ~ January 27, 2024 (age 39) Bryan Anthony Armakovitch age 39 of Ash, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at his home. He was the son of the late Teresa Ann [Read More]
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Patricia Ann Harrelson
October 19, 1944 ~ January 26, 2024 (age 79) Patricia Ann Harrelson age 79, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, died Friday, January 26, 2024, in Oak View Health and Rehab, Conway, SC, with her loving [Read More]
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Yvonne Packer Smith
September 10, 1956 ~ January 26, 2024 (age 67) Yvonne Packer Smith, age 67, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center, with her family by her side. Yvonne [Read More]
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Blenda Dale (Freeman) Mitchell
February 16, 1958 ~ January 24, 2024 (age 65) Blenda Dale Freeman Mitchell, 65, of Lake Waccamaw, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born in Columbus County, the daughter of the late [Read More]
Obituaries
Earl Loyd Guyton
September 7, 1935 ~ January 26, 2024 (age 88) Earl Lloyd Guyton, age 88 of Whiteville, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at McLeod Hospital in Loris. Earl was born on September 7, 1935, [Read More]
News
The Good News for Jan. 27
• Saturday, Jan. 27, is FAFSA day for students across North Carolina. Southeastern Community College will be sponsoring a student aid event from 9 a.m. until noon. Students are advised to create a studentaid.gov account, and bring [Read More]
Obituaries
Rev. Jeremiah Wayne Henderson
October 23, 1973 ~ January 25, 2024 (age 50) Reverend Jeremiah Wayne Henderson, age 50 of Whiteville, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday evening, January 25, 2024. Pastor Henderson was born on October 23, 1973. [Read More]