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Cold Weather Recipes

While we stay home today, I wanted to share a little recipe that always brings me comfort. Recently our church has begun to put together a cook book, which when...

Macyne Garrell
January 25, 2026
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Winter Storm Prep

As we prepare for the cold,  Columbus County Government and Columbus County News have some tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones.   People, Pets, and Pipes Check on...

Macyne Garrell
January 24, 2026
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David Schwartz, Sr. January 19, 2026

David Schwartz, Sr. Obituary David Michael Schwartz, Sr. 78, of Whiteville, NC. passed on January 18, 2026. He was born on September 5, 1947, the son of the late Frank...

Macyne Garrell
January 21, 2026
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Betsy McKee October 17, 1937 – January 19, 2026

Tree Betsy McKee Obituary Betsy Long McKee, 88, of Whiteville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on October 17, 1937 in Columbus County to the late Jessie...

Macyne Garrell
January 21, 2026
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J.B. McPherson March 1, 1949 ~ January 20, 2026

J.B. McPherson Obituary J.B. McPherson, age 76, of Chadbourn, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.   He was born on March 1, 1949, the son of...

Macyne Garrell
January 21, 2026
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James “Buddy” Conley Caines June 25, 1949 ~ January 18, 2026

James Conley “Buddy” Caines, age 76, of Tabor City, NC, passed away on January 18, 2026, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River, SC.   Buddy was a proud Vietnam...

Macyne Garrell
January 21, 2026
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Murry McDonald Williamson July 13, 1952 – January 18, 2026

Murry McDonald Williamson Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Murry McDonald Williamson Services are provided by Worthington Funeral Home...

Macyne Garrell
January 21, 2026
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Winter Storm Prep

This weekend brings the risk of our first winter storm of 2026 and with that comes advice and preparation from your friends here at ColumbusCountyNews.com.  While our  Chief Meteorologist Christopher...

Macyne Garrell
January 20, 2026
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SHERRIFF SEEK PUBLIC HELP

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division (C.I.D.) is seeking the public’s help in identifying the individual pictured.   This person is a person of interest in a larce...

Macyne Garrell
January 20, 2026
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Pet of the Week – Bladen

  Pet of the Week: Ivy – A Christmas Wish for a Forever Home!   Meet Ivy, a sweet 2-year-old girl spreading joy this holiday season! 😊 This calm and...

Macyne Garrell
January 20, 2026
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Black Ice Precaution

NWS Special Weather Statement : Lingering water on surfaces from rainfall on Sunday will create patchy black ice on area roads into early Monday morning. Icy spots could form on...

Macyne Garrell
January 18, 2026
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Wanice McKinley Hewett May 18, 1952 ~ January 15, 2026

Wanice Hewett Obituary Leland, NC   Wanice McKinley Hewett, age 73, of Leland, NC, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 in his home.   Born May 18, 1952 in Bladen...

Macyne Garrell
January 18, 2026
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Charlie Barney Tyson, Jr. January 19, 1953 ~ January 16, 2026

Charlie Tyson, Jr. Obituary Winnabow, NC   Charlie Barney Tyson, Jr., age 72 of Winnabow, NC, formerly of Whiteville, NC, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 in the Brunswick Cove...

Macyne Garrell
January 18, 2026
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Lois Sasser Willetts March 22, 1931 – January 15, 2026

Lois Sasser Willetts Obituary Lois Sasser Willetts passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by her family, in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Lois was born on March 22, 1931 in Columbus...

Macyne Garrell
January 18, 2026
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Gerald G Boswell May 2, 1952 – January 13, 2026

Gerald G Boswell May 2, 1952 – January 13, 2026   No arrangements at this time. Peoples Funeral Home Whiteville NC...

Macyne Garrell
January 18, 2026
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Annie Ruth (Farrior) Silas January 15, 1935 – January 17, 2026

Annie Ruth (Farrior) Silas January 15, 1935 – January 17, 2026 HALLSBORO, NC—Annie Ruth Farrior Silas, 91, of Hallsboro, died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Liberty Commons. Arrangements will be...

Macyne Garrell
January 18, 2026
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