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News Briefs for February 23, 2025 The third suspect in a shooting and robbery that ended with a car crash in Whiteville has been jailed. Tallis Jeremiah Vereen, age 24, of Chadbourn was charged [Read More]
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CCN Business Spotlight – Wild Horse Preserve at Grayce Wynds
CCN Business Spotlight Wild Horse Preserve at Grayce Wynds The Wild Horse Preserve at Grayce Wynds is a nonprofit educational and recreational farm, established May 2018. Our three buzz words are “Education, Connection, Inspiration” We [Read More]
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J D Grainger Jr.
September 20, 1946 ~ February 22, 2025 (age 78) J D Grainger, Jr. age 78, of Tabor City, NC died Saturday, February 22, 2025, in his home. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the [Read More]
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Ronald Patrick Wilson
January 1, 1968 ~ February 15, 2025 (age 57) Ronald Patrick Wilson, age 57, of Perry, FL, died Saturday, February15, 2025 in his home. Born January 1, 1968 in Columbus County, NC, he was the [Read More]
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Patricia “Patty” Ann Grice Mercer
February 21, 2025 Patricia Ann Grice Mercer, 73, of Chadbourn, NC passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. She was born April 26,1951, in Columbus County, NC [Read More]
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Doris Ann Richardson Biddix
May 1, 1938 ~ February 20, 2025 (age 86) Doris Ann Richardson Biddix, 85, of Whiteville, NC died February 20, 2025. She was born in Columbus County to Ervin Thomas Richardson and Edith Ray Richardson [Read More]
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News Briefs for February 22, 2025 Around 200 athletes are expected to participate in this year’s Special Olympics Spring Games, and sponsors are seeking support for the program. This year’s field day is set for [Read More]
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News Briefs for February 21, 2025 Maurice Greene of North Hallsboro is in jail under no bond on charges of raping a child. Greene, age 66, allegedly sodomized a child in his care in [Read More]
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Mrs. Larcene Smith Brown
February 20, 2025 Mrs. Larcene Smith Brown 85, of Whiteville, NC, gave the Lord her hand and entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. [Read More]
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James “Pell” Elbert Gardner
December 2, 1947 ~ February 19, 2025 (age 77) James “Pell” Elbert Gardner 77 of Georgia formerly of Fair Bluff, NC transitioned into eternal rest on February 19, 2025. Celebration of Life – Tuesday, February 25, [Read More]
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Timothy Hal Beck
July 17, 1967 ~ February 20, 2025 (age 57) Timothy Hal Beck, 57, of Nakina, died on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home. Tim was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Long Beck-Davis [Read More]
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Margaret Jane Rickman
March 25, 1942 ~ February 18, 2025 (age 82) Margaret Jane Armstrong Rickman, age 82, of Whiteville, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Columbus Regional Health Care. Margaret was born on March 25, [Read More]
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William Floyd Jacobs “Jackie Boy”
February 19, 1944 ~ February 19, 2025 (age 81) William Floyd Jacobs “Jackie Boy” was born February 19, 1944 in Columbus County to the late Jolly Jacobs and Easter Rose Jacobs. He departed this life [Read More]
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Carla McGuire Shaw
July 12, 1959 ~ February 15, 2025 (age 65) Carla McGuire Shaw of Whiteville passed away on February 15, 2025. She was born to the late Vernon McGuire and Melba Linkous McGuire. She is survived [Read More]
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News Briefs for February 20, 2025 A fence manufacturer will bring 151 jobs to Columbus County, the governor’s office said today. Barrier Fencing makes metal and vinyl fencing for both commercial and residential use. [Read More]
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News Briefs for February 19, 2025 Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and State Bureau of Investigation are investigating a body was discovered Wednesday near Tabor City. Chief Deputy Jerome McMillian of the sheriff office said [Read More]