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Jerry Dane Reaves
April 20, 1955 ~ April 20, 2025 (age 70) Jerry Dane Reeves, age 70, of the Buckhead Community of Bolton, NC , passed this earthly life, Sunday April 20, 2025 peacefully at his home. He [Read More]
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National Prescription Drug Takeback Day
National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is Saturday, April 26 at Walmart in Whiteville. Law enforcement will be accepting unwanted and outdated medicines no questions asked from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Pills, tablets, prescription [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for April 21, 2025 Two Cerro Gordo sisters face multiple drug charges after an investigation. Miranda and Crystal Godwin were jailed by the sheriff’s office for allegedly possessing and selling opiates, cocaine and [Read More]
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Pender County 450 Acres Wildfire, Tamed
A 450 acre wildfire in Pender County was quickly under control Saturday by the Forest Service and local fire departments. Fire conditions are worsening as drought conditions continue in our area. No burn ban [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for April 20, 2025 The building housing Provalus firm may cost the City of Whiteville and Columbus County more than originally planned. Whiteville City Officials will hear an update Tuesday on the [Read More]
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Gary Edward Paige
August 14, 1957 ~ April 18, 2025 (age 67) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Edward Paige 67 of Chadbourn, NC who departed this life on April 18, 2025. [Read More]
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Terri Lashay Thompson
December 23, 1992 ~ April 15, 2025 (age 32) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terri Lashay Thompson 32 of Whiteville, NC, who departed this life on April 15, 2025. [Read More]
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Jessica Rorie
April 14, 2025 Jessica Rorie, age 41, of Greensboro, North Carolina—and formerly of Chadbourn—entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. A Visitation will be held on Friday, [Read More]
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Rose (Branch) Griffin
August 14, 1942 ~ April 19, 2025 (age 82) Rose Branch Griffin, age 82 of Boardman, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her residence. Rose was born [Read More]
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Thomas “Tommy” Ray Floyd
February 24, 1945 ~ April 18, 2025 (age 80) Thomas Ray Floyd (Tommy), 80, of Whiteville, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville, North Carolina. [Read More]
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Douglas Dayton Williamson
April 27, 1941 ~ April 18, 2025 (age 83) Mr. Douglas Dayton Williamson, age 83 passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the home of his daughter where he resided. Born on August 27, [Read More]
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Elizabeth (Cartrette) Branson
June 27, 1937 ~ April 18, 2025 (age 87) It is with great sadness that our beloved, Elizabeth Cartrette Branson, 87 of Chadbourn departed this earth peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones on [Read More]
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Betty Jo (Nance) Stevens
August 10, 1950 ~ April 15, 2025 (age 74) Betty Jo Stevens, 73, of Whiteville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Betty Jo was born on August 10, 1951, in Whiteville, N.C., [Read More]
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Clarence McDonald Baldwin
September 9, 1955 ~ April 10, 2025 (age 69) GREENSBORO, NC—Clarence McDonald Baldwin, 69, formerly of Whiteville, died Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, April [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for April 18, 2025 A Gaston Sellers Road woman was killed in a two car wreck on U.S. 701 Monday evening. Betty Stevens, age 74, died when Shavonna Vereen of Pine Circle Drive rear [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for April 17, 2025 In less than 24 hours, Whiteville Police have arrested a suspect in each of the city’s murders this week. Kapri McMillian, 32, was arrested in Lumberton Wednesday. McMillian [Read More]