News Briefs for December 3, 2024 A number of new state laws went into effect Sunday, some without the blessing of Gov. Roy Cooper. Masks are now prohibited in public except they may be worn by persons...
November 6, 1963 ~ November 28, 2024 (age 61) Tony James Connor, age 61, of Chadbourn, NC, died Thursday, November 28, 2024, in his home. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of the late James...
Boondocks Adventure Farm’s “Christmas in the Boondocks” made its seasonal debut over the weekend in Nakina. It’s a one-of-a-kind Holiday Lights and Entertainment Show that tak...
April 29, 1950 ~ December 1, 2024 (age 74) Willie Gene George, 74, of 1299 Sunset Terrace, Whiteville, NC, died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. The funeral will be 12:00 PM Satu...
August 17, 1938 ~ December 1, 2024 (age 86) Donald Spivey age 86, of the Vinegar Hill community died Sunday, December 1, 2024, in his home. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of the late Doth...
November 30, 2024 Buford Gray Hutchins of Chadbourn passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. He was born July 21, 1943 to the late Buford Neal Hutchins and Alta Swaim Hutchins. He was a 1971 graduate ...
June 6, 1977 ~ November 28, 2024 Christopher Hugh Williams of Whiteville passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. He was born June 6, 1977 to Hugh Williams and Betty Clore Williams. He is survived by...
New Briefs for December 2, 2024 Lonnie Cardill is recovering after being struck by a car on Powell Boulevard in Whiteville Friday. Whiteville Police said Cardill darted into traffic near Hay St...
News Briefs for December 2 County commissioners tonight will vote on what may be the strongest regulations in the state on vape and tobacco stores. The county ordinance will strictly limit the locatio...
July 1, 1945 – November 29, 2024 Myrtle Rose Downing Parker, 79, of Evergreen, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Harborview Nursing Center in Lumberton. Myrtle was born on July...
July 28, 1951 ~ November 28, 2024 (age 73) Audrey Nichols, 73, of 994 Microwave Tower Road, Council, NC, died Thursday, November 28, 2024, at his home. A Memorial Service will be 12:00 PM Thursday, De...
July 31, 1938 — November 25, 202 Mrs. Eynecka Hunter, age 86, of Tabor City, NC transitioned on Monday, November 25, 2024, at McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC. The family will receive guests at the vi...
December 31, 1962 ~ November 27, 2024 (age 61) It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Catherine (Cathy) L. Castillo, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. Cathy passed away peace...
November 3, 1935 ~ November 27, 2024 (age 89) Catherine Emilie Cantwell Spivey journeyed to Heaven at 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in the Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville,...
December 15, 1934 ~ November 27, 2024 (age 89) James “Jim” Thorval Tompkins, age 89, of Tabor City, NC, died Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in McLeod Seacoast Hospital, Little River, SC. He was born D...
News Briefs for November 28, 2024 Jamurie Graham is being held under no bond after allegedly shooting one person in Chadbourn. He faces four charges of firing into an occupied dwelling and one...