This weekend kicks off with all eyes on Legion Stadium as the “Battle of the undefeated” kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Bulldogs of St. Pauls come into Whiteville confident with a 10-0 record, scoring almost [Read More]
Members of the Waccamaw Siouan tribe brought color and culture to downtown Whiteville Saturday with a special program. The event showcased both the tribe’s history and modern programs the group promotes through the Tribal Center [Read More]
• Abundant Life Assembly of God will be holding their annual turkey shoot every Friday and Saturday night throughout the month of November at 6:30 p.m. There will be special rounds for children and ladies. [Read More]
A number of area employers set up at Vineland Station today for a hiring event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.In addition to entry level positions, several area companies were seeking employees for career opportunities. [Read More]
The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Cape Fear River Lock and Dam 1 is closed through mid-November for improvements to the fish passage. The Cape Fear River Lock and Dam 1, located just above Riegelwood, [Read More]
The DREAM Center in Whiteville will be hosting a vaccination clinic on Oct. 22. The Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines will be available. $100 Gift Cards will be given for those receiving their first dose. Free [Read More]
Here are a few highlights from Whiteville Homecoming Game and Court Friday, from Jeff Reichert. You can find far more on our Facebook page. Share and enjoy!
North Carolina has dodged Chronic Wasting Disease in its deer population for years, and state officials hope it stays that way. The Wildlife Resources Commission is increasing monitoring efforts for chronic wasting disease(CWD) this deer season. [Read More]
The N.C. Yam Festival will go on in Tabor City next month.The festival committee said in a press release today that the 50-year-old event will continue, with come modifications due to COVID-19. At a meeting [Read More]
Livestock, poultry, woodland and plasticulture farmers who suffered losses in three hurricanes can still apply for federal relief. The USDA has extended the deadline to Dec. 31 for producers who had losses in hurricanes Michael, [Read More]
Bystanders held the line until firefighters could extinguish a truck involved in a wreck Tuesday. One person was airlifted with critical injuries and two people were transported by ambulance after the 6 p.m. crash. The [Read More]
Urologist Christian T. deBeck, MD, has joined Lumberton Urology Clinic and the medical staff of UNC Health Southeastern. He specializes in robotic, minimally-invasive and laser surgery, as well as the treatment of prostate cancer, kidney [Read More]
Letter to the editor To the editor, As a combat wounded veteran of 20 years, I cannot believe that the President has not presented better plans for withdrawal (from Afghanistan). Plans that would have allowed [Read More]
City and county schools resumed classes today across Columbus County. Parents are reminded that masks are now required for anyone inside a class or school building, regardless of vaccination status. The sheriff’s office also urged [Read More]
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Members of the Bloods gang were targeted by federal authorities in a four-year investigation known as Operation Hell Swamp, the Eastern U.S. District Attorney said today. The operation was detailed in a press conference in [Read More]
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