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Prank Call Disrupts ECHS

Law enforcement and parents scrambled to East Columbus Junior-Senior High Monday after a prank call about a school shooter. The sheriff’s office reported that a male juvenile called 911 and asked for immediate assistance, claiming [Read More]

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Lanternfly Confirmed in North Carolina

The state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed an established presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Rockingham County. Initial surveys indicate that the distribution of the pest is concentrated in [Read More]

Business

Cartret New President of TAV

Tarheel Aviation and Investments, LLC (TAV), a privately-held aviation and investment company based in North Carolina, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Cartret as its new president. Founded in 2004, TAV initially established [Read More]

Business

SCC Turns 218 Tassels

By Kaylie Simmons SCC Communications Southeastern Community College had 218 graduates walk across the stage Friday at the school’s spring commencement. The Class of 2025 had graduates with 52 degree, diploma and certificate distinctions ranging [Read More]

Obituaries

Daniel Hill

May 7, 1954 ~ May 12, 2025 (age 71) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Hill, at 71 years of Whiteville, NC; departed this life on May 12, 2025. He will be [Read More]