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Clarence Vereen
Clarence Vereen 82, of Supply, passed away on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear Brunswick Care Center of Bolivia, NC. He was the son of the late Mr. Samuel Vereen and Mrs. Mary [Read More]
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Miriam Martha (Hooks) Watts
January 17, 1942 ~ September 18, 2022 (age 80) Tabor City, NC Miriam Martha Hooks Watts, age 80, died September 18, 2022, in the Riverside Health and Rehabilitation in North Charleston, SC. Born in Horry County, SC, she [Read More]
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Sherri Lea Conley Gottschalk
October 31, 1956 ~ September 18, 2022 (age 65) Sherri Lea Conley Gottschalk, age 65, passed away at her residence in Whiteville, NC, on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born on October 31, 1956 in Charleston, W. [Read More]
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Patricia Johnson Carter
August 13, 1934 ~ September 17, 2022 (age 88) Patricia Johnson Carter, 88, of Whiteville passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. She was born in Hertford County, the daughter of the late Edwin Grover and Lillian Gertrude [Read More]
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Richard “Ricky” Faircloth
September 15, 1960 ~ September 16, 2022 (age 62) Richard J. “Ricky” Faircloth, 62, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at his home. He was born September 15, 1960, in Loris, SC, a son of Virginia (Jones) Brown [Read More]
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Betty Faye (Cribb) Nealy-Long
May 12, 1941 ~ September 17, 2022 (age 81) Betty Faye Cribb Nealy-Long, age 81 of Chadbourn, left this earth to enter into her eternal home on Saturday, September 17, 2022, while in the Lower Cape Fear Angel [Read More]
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Conquer Chiari Walk with Christy Gallery 2022
Purple was the color of choice at Elizabeth Brinkley Park at Lake Waccamaw on Saturday. Friends, family, and community members came out in support for the Conquer Chiari Walk with Christy Lewis Harrelson. Harrelson was [Read More]
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The Good News for Sept. 16-24
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Columbus County has got you covered. There is hands-on fun for the kids, and health fairs for everyone. Go paint a picture or go on [Read More]
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Alvin Lewis Pemberton Jr.
Alvin Lewis Pemberton Jr. was born in Luxembourg Germany. Alvin has been a Resident of Delco since 1983. He was known as “Big Al.” Alvin started working at 15 doing odd jobs and construction and [Read More]
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Mark D. Ward
Mark D. Ward, 55, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at McLeod Seacoast in Little River. He was born August 24, 1967, in Loris, a son of the late Henry C. and Betty (Grice) Ward. [Read More]
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Anthony Legrant Hawkins
Anthony Legrant Hawkins, 67, of Bitmore Road, Whiteville, died Monday, September 12, 2022, at his home. A Graveside Service will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 21, at Cherry Grove Cemetery, 660 Vinson Boulevard, Whiteville, by [Read More]
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SCC opens mobile lab
Southeastern Community College is taking workforce training on the road. The college has invested in a mobile lab to take hands-on education for in demand jobs to local high schools through out Columbus County. The [Read More]
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Cycle NC coming to Columbus County
Over 1,000 cyclists participating in the Cycle NC Mountain to Coast Ride will be coming to Columbus County in October. The event is not a race, but a recreational trek across the state using scenic [Read More]
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Projects Funded at Lake; Grant Request Approved
Town commissioners gave Town Manager Damon Kempski approval on Tuesday to file an application for another $2.4 million in grants from the state for Lake Waccamaw’s Water Project. Last month, the area received $9.2 million in [Read More]
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Caron Robinson
August 6, 1990 ~ September 5, 2022 (age 32) Caron Robinson, age 32, of Whiteville, passed away on September 05, 2022. For the safety of yourself and others, please follow CDC guidelines. Social distancing and face coverings are [Read More]
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Debbie W. Davis
Debbie W. Davis passed on Saturday, September 10, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 3 pm in the Union Funeral Home chapel. Family and friends will be received [Read More]