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Happy birthday to India Burgos
Happy birthday to our strength and loved one. You are a loving wife and mother. You are there for us always, no matter what. We want to say how much we love you. Happy Birthday! [Read More]
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WWII Veteran serenades dinner guests
Submitted by Sammy Hinson Guests at Saturday’s Veterans Memorial Park dinner were expecting music with their meal, but they got a special surprise. Samuel Linden, 97, a veteran of World War II, sang God Bless [Read More]
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Varsity boys basketball action tonight
• The 1-0 Gators of East Columbus head to a winless Wilmington Christian Academy tonight. Tip-off is 7:30 p.m. East Columbus beat South Brunswick 42-36 last night in their season opener. • South Columbus Stallions play their second game of the season tonight [Read More]
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Seniors share thoughts, hopes after playoff loss
Friday night was different right from the start. The cold, the crowd and a nearly full moon set the atmosphere for the third-round battle of the undefeated in the 2021 NCHSAA Football Championships-2A tournament. It was standing room only, about four deep at spots around Legion Stadium in Whiteville, with the bleachers at maximum [Read More]
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Battle of the undefeated is Friday at Legion
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]
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Waccamaw Siouan tribe visits Science Museum
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]
Church News
Upcoming turkey shoots
• 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]
Business
Job event in Whiteville today
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]
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Fishways being improved at Lock and Dam
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]
Covid-19
DREAM Center hosts vaccine clinic
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]
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Whiteville High School homecoming photos
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!
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State ups CWD monitoring
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]
Covid-19
Yam festival will go on
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]
Business
Farmers, producers can still get storm help
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]
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Three hurt after Riegelwood wreck
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]
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Urologist joins Lumberton team
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]