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The Good News for Aug. 19
• Movies on Madison at The Museum of Natural Sciences is moving inside tonight due to the weather. Raya and the Last Dragon will be shown starting at 8 p.m., but be sure to get [Read More]
Articles by Crystal Faircloth
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“Selfies in the Sunflowers” opening at Galloway Farm
As summer draws to a close, flowers are erupting at Galloway Farm in Hallsboro. Sunflowers are blooming on several acres, and Farmer Alma is inviting everyone to come out, pick the budding beauties, and take [Read More]
Obituaries
Aubrey Larry Stanley
Aubrey Larry Stanley age 62, died Sunday, August 14, 2022. Born August 15, 1959, in Loris, SC, he was the son of late Nick and Pearl Watts Stanley. He is survived by his wife Teresa Stanley [Read More]
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Ambassador Jerry P. Lanier
Ambassador Jerry Powell Lanier, 70, of Charleston, SC, passed away August 16, 2022, following a courageous struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jerry grew up in Chadbourn, NC, before attending Pembroke University and earning a master’s degree from [Read More]
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Clarence “Bud” Lloyd Gore
Clarence Lloyd “Bud” Gore, age 83, passed away Monday, August 15 after a brief illness. Lovingly known as “The Mayor of Smyrna”, he was born October 26, 1938 in Columbus County the son of the [Read More]
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Lake Resident Hopes to ‘Conquer Chiari’
Christy Lewis Harrelson loves Halloween, but last year on Oct. 29, 2021, the Lake Waccamaw resident had brain surgery due to a condition called Chiari Malformation. Instead of missing the holiday, she reached out to the [Read More]
Obituaries
William Cedell Beatty
William Cedell Beatty, 75, 11642 Hwy. 87 E. Council, NC died Saturday, August 13, 2022 at his residence. Survivors- his wife, Violet Beatty of the home, two sons, William Beatty, Jr. of Charlotte, NC and Cornelius Beatty [Read More]
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Henry Holmes, Jr.
Henry Oliver Holmes, Jr., 70, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his home. He was born March 1, 1952, in Horry County, the son of the late Henry Oliver Holmes and Mary Gertrude (Stevens) [Read More]
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Michael Boswell
Michael Wayne Boswell, 63, went to be with his Lord Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his home. He was born January 21, 1959, in Fernandina Beach, FL, a son of the late Wayne and Pauline [Read More]
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Georgia Vernell Melvin
Georgia Vernell “Joyce” Melvin, 62, of 301 West Second Street, Tabor City, NC, died Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at her home. The funeral will be 12 Noon Saturday, August 20, at Holy Light United Holy [Read More]
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James Michael Pringle, III
James Michael Pringle, III, 70, of Bay Blossom Lane, Bolton, NC, died Monday, August 15, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Sunday, August 21, at Peoples Funeral [Read More]
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Kenneth Claxton Smith
Kenneth Claxton Smith 55, of Whiteville passed on Monday, August 15, 2022 in Columbus Regional Healthcare. Kenneth Claxton Smith 55, of Whiteville passed on Monday, August 15, 2022 in Columbus Regional Healthcare. He was born October [Read More]
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Sadie M. (Clarida) Marley
Sadie M. Marley 81, of Whiteville, NC entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Tabor Commons Assisted Living Facility, Tabor City, NC. She was the daughter of the late Mr. John Thomas [Read More]
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Chris Wilcox Family Day at SCC
Former NBA basketball player and Columbus County native, Chris Wilcox, sponsored a day full of fun for children and their families. The event included free food, a live DJ, vendors, and bouncy houses for the [Read More]
Covid-19
Rapid COVID Testing Offered
Healing Hearts is offering rapid COVID-19 testing at two locations in Whiteville. The organization’s main office located at 426 Lee Street, will be open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturdays and [Read More]
Church News
Backpack Buddies Gets Ready for School Year
The Columbus Baptist Association will be having their first Backpack Buddies packing party for the school season Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at the CBA office. The program is geared toward feeding children over the [Read More]