Both the city and county school systems said this week that they will not cooperate with any law enforcement agency seeking illegal immigrants unless the agency has a warrant. Rumors have spread acros...
Paul Rockenbach, Whiteville’s new police chief is tired of cold weather. “I’m super excited to be coming to Whiteville,” the former Columbus County homicide investigator said. “I’ve had my fill of min...
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December 10, 1940 ~ February 2, 2025 (age 84) Jo Ann “Joan” Porter Hill age 84, of Whiteville, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Joan was born December 10, 1940, daughter of the late Henry Albe...
October 19, 1943 ~ January 31, 2025 (age 81) Betty Hutto Kinlaw, 81, of Chadbourn, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Angel House in Whiteville. Betty was born on...
January 24, 1948 ~ January 30, 2025 (age 77) Earkin Parker, Jr., 77, of Brunswick, NC, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 8, a...
July 26, 1937 ~ February 3, 2025 (age 87) Miriam Annette Fipps Hutchens, 87, of Sunset Beach and formerly of Chadbourn, died on Monday, February 3, 2025 in Florence, SC. Miriam was born on July 26, 19...
November 21, 1927 – February 2, 2025 John Edward “Ted” Russ, a beloved teacher, coach, and pioneering athlete, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on Novembe...
October 15, 1965 ~ January 31, 2025 (age 59) Gene Ray Creech, Jr. passed away January 31, 2025. He was born to the late Gene Ray Creech, Sr. and Carleen Brabham Creech. He is survived by his sons, Jos...
July 23, 1948 ~ January 29, 2025 (age 76) Judy Mitchell Young Bass was born July 23, 1948, to the late Vera Young and Haywood Mitchell. She departed this life at 1:08 pm, on January 29, 2025, ...
Daily News Briefs for February 3, 2025 A key figure in the investigation into former Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene resigned last week. U.S. Eastern District Attorney, Mike Easley Jr. anno...
By Justin Williamson – Brews & Bites Today’s subject is Franco’s NY Pizza and Subs. This establishment has become a Whiteville standard. They have been doing a great job for years serving o...
Governor Josh Stein today (Feb. 3) requested $1.07 billion in state funding to support urgent rebuilding needs in western North Carolina. The move came while legislators are investigating continued mi...
A no-cost food distribution event is set for Saturday at West Columbus High School. The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina will host the “pop up” market from 10 until noon. There are no I...
The victim of a Friday stabbing didn’t know who assaulted him, why or exactly where, officials said. Deputies were called to 737 Hoover Road in East Arcadia just before 11 p.m. Friday, according to th...
A student at South Columbus High School is being questioned after an alleged threat of mass violence” Sunday. The sheriff’s office reported that County Schools Supt. Eddie Beck contacted detectives Su...