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Spring Has Sprung in Tabor City
Tabor City had its 2nd annual Spring Has Spring Festival on April 23. A parade for the event began at 10 a.m. followed by a car show, food and craft vendors, and a Kid’s Zone [Read More]
Articles by Crystal Faircloth
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Coastal Horizons to Launch Mobile Clinic
Coastal Horizons will soon be offering mental health services in Columbus County in a very unique way. The non-profit organization will launch a mobile clinic complete with the latest technology and a professional dedicated staff [Read More]
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The Good News for April 23-29.
Columbus County suffered a great loss this week with the passing of Sergeant Cameron Lemmons. His death has residents opening their hearts to those he left behind. The officer was a father to twin boys under [Read More]
Obituaries
Reverend Dr. Charles E. Williams, Jr.
Reverend Dr. Charles E. Williams, Jr., age 73 of the Five Points Community in Chadbourn, went to meet his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, April 21, 2022, while in New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, [Read More]
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Cameron Jule Lemmons
Cameron Jule Lemmons age 28, died April 19th, 2022 in McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence, SC. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of Randall Eugene Lemmons Jr. and Joanna Smith Lemmons. He [Read More]
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Betty Jean Raistrick
Betty Jean Raistrick, 81, of Chadbourn, NC, passed on April 17, 2022 in Florida. While growing up, she blossomed into an athlete and scholar. Betty Jean’s accolades started in high school, where she received superlatives [Read More]
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Esther Ray (Smith) Tyler
Esther Ray Smith Tyler, age 77, of Hallsboro, NC died Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s Angel House, Whiteville, NC. She was born May 23, 1944 in Brunswick County to the late [Read More]
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It’s All About Nature at the Museum
During the end of April and the first of May, it’s all about nature at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville. The City Nature Challenge begins on April 29 and will run [Read More]
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Yacunne Fishing Camp Starts Friday
The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio Second Annual Community Yacunne Camp will kick off this Friday in Buckhead. The camp is part of the Waccamaw STEM Studio, in cooperation with the Wildlife Resources Commission. Children [Read More]
Obituaries
Nekia Jaumel Hemingway
Ms. Nekia Jaumel Hemingway affectionally known as (KeKe) 38, of Durham, NC formerly of Evergreen, NC gained her heavenly wings on April 18, 2022, at her residence. Nekia Jaumel Hemingway affectionally known as “KeKe” 38, [Read More]
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Earl Wendell Brown
Earl Wendell Brown, age 82, of Riegelwood passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 [Read More]
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Savannah Grace Harris
Savannah Grace Harris, age 22, of Marion, SC died Monday, April 18, 2022 in the Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC. Born December 26, 1999 in Florence County, SC, she was the daughter of Thurman [Read More]
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Toni Kate Dew
Toni Kate Dew, age 35, of Conway, SC died on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born November 26, 1986 in Raleigh, NC, she was the daughter of [Read More]
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Velma (Jacobs) Long
Velma Jacobs Long, age 67, died Sunday, April 17, 2022 in the Duke Medical Center, Durham, NC. Born January 17, 1955 in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lacy Jacobs and [Read More]
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George David Lovette
George David Lovette, 68, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at McLeod Loris Hospital. He was born October 19, 1953, in Loris, a son of the late Cecil D. Lovette and Helen Marie (McCumbee) Lovette. [Read More]
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Malcom “Mack” Edwards
Malcom “Mack” Edwards, age 87 of the Beaverdam Community, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Whiteville. Mack was born on August 1, [Read More]