Obituaries
Whitney Leon Duncan
Whitney Leon Duncan, age 55, died Tuesday March 4, 2025 in McLeod Loris Hospital. He was the son of Hubert Leon “Rod” Duncan and Merlin Fowler Duncan Fipps. He was an exceptional carpenter with a [Read More]
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Lula Margrett (Coatney) Mckoy (age 102)
January 8, 1923 ~ March 2, 2025 Mother Lula McKoy passed on Sunday, March 02,2025 at her residence,11832 Rosindale Road, Council, North Carolina. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 08, 2025 at Shady [Read More]
Obituaries
Ms. Dersey Mae Lacewell
March 3, 2025 Ms. Dersey Mae Lacewell 70, of East Arcadia community of Riegelwood, NC, gave the Lord her hand on Monday, March 3, 2025, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late [Read More]
Obituaries
Mr. Roscoe Orlanda Smith
March 1, 2025 Mr. Roscoe Orlanda Smith 84, of Whiteville, NC gave the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC. He was the son of the [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for March 4, 2025 County Commissioners Monday tabled two controversial agenda items. A memorandum of understanding regarding financial reporting from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office was held over until a future meeting. [Read More]
Obituaries
Alice Marie (Williamson) Hammond
November 14, 1939 ~ March 3, 2025 (age 85) Alice Marie Williamson Hammond, 85, of Chadbourn, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Hammond was born [Read More]
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Maggie Pearl (Faulk) Singletary
June 16, 1931 ~ March 4, 2025 (age 93) Maggie Pearl Faulk Singletary age 93, of Tabor City died Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Brunswick Health & Rehabilitation, Ash, NC. Born June 16, 1931 [Read More]
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Ila Vee (Nealey) Penny
June 2, 1941 ~ March 4, 2025 (age 83) Ila Vee Nealey Penny, age 83, of Whiteville, NC, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in the NorthChase Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, NC. Born June 2, 1941 in [Read More]
Obituaries
David Lawrence Haynes
March 14, 1943 ~ March 3, 2025 (age 81) David Lawrence Haynes, 81, fondly known as “DL,” of 1014 Toon Road, Whiteville, NC, died Monday, March 3, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. The funeral [Read More]
Obituaries
Mary Clayton Wyche Mintz (age 106)
May 11, 1918 ~ March 4, 2025 (age 106) Mary Clayton Wyche Mintz, 106, died on March 4, 2025, after a brief illness at her family home in Hallsboro. She was born in that same home on May [Read More]
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Ronald David Register
March 7, 1970 ~ March 2, 2025 (age 54) On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Ronald David Register of Hallsboro passed away at the age of 54 years. He was the son of Mary Ellen B. [Read More]
Brews & Bites
Brews and Bites: Nell’s Chophouse and Catering
By Justin Williamson – Brews & Bites I had the pleasure to be invited to the grand opening and ribbon cutting at a new restaurant in Chadbourn, Nell’s Chophouse and Catering. Now located at 405 [Read More]
Business
State Processing Tax Returns
The N.C. Dept. of Revenue (NCDOR) is now processing 2024 Individual Income Tax returns. Taxpayers will begin receiving refunds through the mail and direct deposit the week of March 10. They can learn more about [Read More]
Obituaries
Barbara Ann Eason
June 2, 1948 ~ March 1, 2025 (age 76) Barbara Ann Eason of Whiteville, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025. She was born to the late Russell Long and Carrie Lee King Long. Barbara [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for March 3, 2025 A state agency’s ongoing mishandling of hurricane relief funds from Matthew and Florence is bringing the state auditor’s office to Columbus County. County Manager Eddie Madden said the [Read More]
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HPAI Found in Backyard Flock
A backyard flock in Dare County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI). The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh. The [Read More]