Obituaries
Lois Campbell
October 8, 1928 ~ August 29, 2025 (age 96) Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 03, 2025 at 2 pm at Pierce Chapel Church, Clarkton, NC., Pastor Rona Watson, eulogist. Burial will follow [Read More]
Year: 2025
Obituaries
Alfred Stevenson
August 29, 1962 ~ August 27, 2025 (age 62) Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1 pm Mt. Zion Church, Longwood, NC. at 1 pm. Pastor M. C. Herring, Bishop [Read More]
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Rhonda Sue Strickland
April 6, 1952 ~ September 1, 2025 (age 73) Rhonda Sue Strickland, 73, of Whiteville, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at the Columbus Regional Healthcare System. Rhonda was born on April 6, 1952, [Read More]
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David Kenneth “Kenny” Green
April 4, 1936 ~ August 31, 2025 (age 89) David Kenneth Green, lovingly known by those close to him as “Kenny,” went home to be with the Lord after a long and beautiful life, one [Read More]
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David Patrick Stewart
November 1, 1965 – August 29, 2025 (59) David Patrick Stewart, husband, father, father-in-law, poppy, brother, friend, naval aviator and local businessman tragically passed before his time on August 29, 2025, at the early age [Read More]
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Derotha Gore Hooks
September 11, 1935 ~ August 31, 2025 (age 89) Derotha Gore Hooks, age 89, a native of Columbus County, North Carolina and a resident of Covington, Georgia, passed away on August 31, 2025, just days [Read More]
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Weston Lee Inman (age 34)
Services will be announced later by Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory of Tabor City. May 10, 1991 ~ August 31, 2025 (age 34) Weston Lee Inman age 34 of Ash, NC died Sunday, August 31, 2025. Born [Read More]
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Donald “Don” F. Harrelson
October 15, 1947 ~ August 29, 2025 (age 77) Donald F. “Don” Harrelson, age 77, of Tabor City, NC, went home to be with his Lord and savior on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Grand [Read More]
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Mildred (Watkins) Pratt
August 22, 1935 ~ August 30, 2025 (age 90) Mildred Watkins Pratt, 90 of Whiteville, passed away August 30, 2025. She was born to the late Vance Watkins and Irene Grogan Watkins on August 22, [Read More]
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Alfred Ray Malpass
August 29, 2025 Alfred Ray Malpass of Delco passed on Friday, August 29, 2025 at his home in Delco. He was born January 11, 1937 to the late Lucas Malpass and Lou Grice Malpass. He [Read More]
Health
How Can You Prevent Secondary Health Issues After an Accident?
Accidents can leave more than just immediate physical injuries. They can set the stage for long-term health challenges if not managed properly. Motor vehicle accidents, in particular, remain a pressing concern in the United States. [Read More]
Front Page
Unsung Heroine Topic of Next SENCGS Meeting
Margaret French McLean will be the topic of the next meeting of the Southeastern Genealogical Society on Sept. 13. Blake Tyner will discuss the state’s little known first lady who spearheaded the restoration of the [Read More]
Front Page
Fore! Local Golf Roundup September 2, 2025
Vineyard Golf of White Lake Thundering Herd Conner Smith, Jason Spainhour, Jackson Henderson, and Jessica Wood shot -5 to win the Thundering Herd at Vineyard Golf of White Lake Thursday. Mitchell Henderson, Darren Heath, Tony [Read More]
Front Page
Jefferson Weaver • September’s Welcome
August slunk into the shadows the other morning, hissing, spitting and licking its wounds, as September’s loving embrace rose with a sunrise worthy of song. As much as I despise the eighth month, the ninth, [Read More]
DWI Roundup
Columbus County DWI Arrests for Aug. 25-Sept. 2, 2025
Following are the driving while impaired arrests reported in Columbus County for the period Aug. 25 through Sept. 2. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. All suspects are presumed innocent [Read More]
News
What Subtle Risks We Often Overlook Reveal About Public Safety
When people think about safety, their minds often jump to obvious threats, like violent crime, natural disasters, or large-scale emergencies. Yet, for most Americans, the real challenge lies in the everyday risks that quietly shape [Read More]