Mary Frances Long, 53, of Crusoe, passed away Sept. 9, 2026. She was born Aug. 20, 1973, in Greenville, S.C. She was predeceased by her parents, Floyd Wright and Dolly Mason. Mary was known as “the Ca...
North Carolina residents are invited to help clean up roadsides, so trash doesn’t overshadow our state’s natural beauty entering the fall foliage season. The N.C. Department of Transportation is calli...
This year’s Pecan Music Festival will also feature the Veterans Celebration Parade in Whiteville. Entries are being sought for the parade, which will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. There is no ent...
The N.C. Chamber announced today that Council Tool Company’s Scout Hatchet is among the 30 semifinalists for its annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” online competition, which began with 88 nominees. In ...
Billie Jean Scott, 81, of Tabor City, died on Aug. 31, 2026 in Loris Hospital. Mr. Scott was born on Feb. 25, 1945, son of the late Henry Scott and Nellie Scott. Memorial service will be held at 7 p...
Erick John Ross, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 7, 2026. Arrangements are pending at this time. Friends may visit our Tribute page to leave condolences for the family. McKenzie...
By Katie Compton Boyd Guest Columnist It’s times like this when I question very seriously where exactly I am, what precisely has gone on, and how disappointed I am with many of my gender. I sat...
The last hurrah of summer means more law enforcement on area roadways and the water, ensuring that drivers are safe and sober. Law enforcement agencies across North Carolina are reminding drivers to c...
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) has revoked the commercial driver training school business license and all associated instructor licenses of NC Virtual Driver’s Ed, LLC (NCDMV Business Lic...
The N.C. Dept. of Transportation will take another step toward upgrading U.S. 74 in Robeson County to interstate standards by constructing a $6.7 million overpass at Creek Road, near Orrum. DOT last w...
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are reporting a case of rare illness caused by Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba (one-celled living organism) commonl...
The online Judicial Voter Guide: 2026 General Election is now available on the State Board of Elections’ website. The digital guide contains information about this year’s candidates for North Carolina...
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Communications Learning the basic skills to take care of people in a healthcare setting, the Nurse Aide I course at Southeastern Community College sends students through 160 hour...
By Kaylie Simmons Southeastern Community College Southeastern Community College recently celebrated the graduation of its newest phlebotomy class, a group that instructor Tanya Bellamy described as te...
Lumber River State Park will open a new section this week, dedicated to the culture of the native Americans who call the area home. The State Parks, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Robeson County, and...
The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a pre-hearing open house and public hearing regarding the proposed replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Brunswick and New Hanover counties. B...