News Briefs for June 1, 2025 Trees were damaged, power was knocked out and some minor roof damage was reported Friday evening when a line of storms rolled through Columbus County, producing three tornado warnings [Read More]
May 29, 2025 Mr. Alan Larry Evans 82, of Whiteville, NC formerly of Brooklyn, NY gave the Lord his hand and entered into eternity on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his residence. A Celebration of [Read More]
October 29, 1947 ~ May 25, 2025 (age 77) Addie Leberta Freeman Butler, 77, of 150 Beautiful Lane, Whiteville, NC, died Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her residence. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Thursday, June 5, at [Read More]
December 18, 1947 ~ May 30, 2025 (age 77) Calvin James Colby, age 77, of Lunenburg, VT (also of Leland, NC) passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care, [Read More]
News Briefs for May 30, 2025 A plan to build more than 4,500 homes near Lake Waccamaw has been forwarded by the planning board to the Columbus County Commissioners with a favorable endorsement. The homes [Read More]
November 2, 1993 ~ May 27, 2025 Jonathan Ferrell Baldwin, age 31 of Lake Waccamaw passed away May 27, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 07, 2025 at 11:00 am at Rehobeth [Read More]
January 24, 1950 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Robert L Robinson, age 75, of Conway, SC passed on Monday, May 26,2025 at his residence. A viewing will be on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in the [Read More]
August 11, 1964 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Pete Stacy Galloway, age 60, of Longwood, NC, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 26, 2025, at his residence. A viewing will be Saturday, June 7, 2025, [Read More]
August 19, 1961 — May 24, 2025 Mr. Nickey Melvin Prince, age 63, of Tabor City, NC passed on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC. A viewing will be held Thursday, [Read More]
August 26, 1938 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Harvey McKenzie, Sr., age 86, of Bladenboro passed away at his residence on Monday, May 26, 2025. A funeral service to honor his life will be held [Read More]
News Briefs for May 29, 2025 A man was shot to death Tuesday night in Sandyfield, making the county’s fourth homicide this year. Sheriff Bill Rogers said an argument escalated into a shooting on Browntown [Read More]
August 9, 1972 ~ May 28, 2025 (age 52) Emery Neil Smith Jr. age of 52 of Cerro Gordo, NC died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of Emery Neil Smith [Read More]
September 13, 1946 ~ May 26, 2025 (age 78) Edward Gedraytis was born on September 13th, 1946, and passed away suddenly at home on May 26,2025. Ed grew up in Bristol, Tennessee and was a [Read More]
News Briefs for May 28, 2025 Drought monitor showed conditions improving in Columbus County, but overall the entire area is still considered in a moderate drought. Columbus County is around four inches below average rainfall [Read More]
How Parking Lot Security Cameras Help Reduce Crime and Enhance Safety in Commercial Properties Parking lots are an essential yet often overlooked part of a commercial property’s security infrastructure. They are not only a place [Read More]
November 28, 1962 ~ May 26, 2025 (age 62) Kenneth Earl “Corky” Fowler age 62, died Monday May 26, 2025, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center, Whiteville, NC. Born in Horry County, [Read More]
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