A unique international wildland fire training program in southeastern North Carolina is empowering women and teaching them skills that may not have been available to them before. Women-in-Fire Prescri...
Several members of the community and the Waccamaw Siouan tribe stood on the shore of Lake Waccamaw on Wednesday, April 12, as a piece of history was brought to the beach by a team of archaeologists. J...
The Veterans Memorial Park of America (VMPA) has a busy schedule during the next few months. Community events, fundraisers, and a golf tournament are just a few of the things the organization has plan...
City and county agencies will be holding blood drives during the month of May. Donations will go to patients in local healthcare facilities, so everyone from all walks of life is encouraged to give. ...
Two Tabor City men hope to once again travel half a world away to spread the word of God and help those in need. Robert Nealey, a schoolteacher and minister, will be raising money with John Causey, in...
As summer approaches, the lakeside ministry at the Lake Waccamaw campground pavilion is gearing up for worship services beginning on Sunday, May 28, at 9 a.m. This event is a tradition in the area, an...
Last week, East Columbus senior Karli Godwin was holding ‘Special Friends Day,’ and this week, she’s breaking the Runs Batted In (RBI) record in a single season. The Gators softball ...
Happening this weekend As spooky season approaches, many churches, businesses, and organizations are holding harvest celebrations and trunk or treats. Be sure to send your Halloween events to Co...
Mr. James Harvey Brown, 78, 1935 McGraw Ave., Apt1E, Bronx, NY formerly of Council, NC died Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a ...
Michael Francis Sherrill, 78, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at his home in Clarendon. He was born May 10, 1944, in Bethesda, MD, a son of the late Francis Lester Sherrill and Virginia Carolyn...
October 17, 1940 ~ October 12, 2022 (age 81) Nettie Chrisp Murphy, 81, of 15580 Twisted Hickory Road, Bladenboro, NC, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lum...
Ruth Burney Mims, 92, formerly of Council, NC, died Monday, October 3, 2022, at McKinley Care in Anchorage, AK. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Sunday, October 16, at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, ...
Margaret (Ann) Britt Coleman January 31, 1949 ~ October 13, 2022 (age 73) Margaret (Ann) Britt Coleman, age 73, of Delco, NC, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Duke University Medical Cent...
Kerry Patrick Lord, 63, of Myrtle Beach passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House in Whiteville. Kerry lived in the Myrtle Beach area for over 40 years. He was ...
Wilma Lee Coleman, 71, of Lake Waccamaw, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She was born in Columbus County, the daughter of the late George Alton Mitchell and Stella Marie Jacobs Mitchell. She ...
Mr. William Robert Graham, 80, of Buckhead passed on October 12, 2022 at his home. He was born March 10, 1942 in Columbus County, the son of the late Herbert Lee Graham and Lannie Victoria Jacobs Grah...