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Wanda Larita Shaffer Kozakovsky

June 2, 1944 – March 17, 2024 Wanda Larita Shaffer Kozakovsky, 78, of Whiteville passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, while at Columbus Regional Healthcare. She was born on...

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March 17, 2024
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John Wayne Packer

July 16, 1942 — March 16, 2024 John Wayne Packer, 81, of Clarkton passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his...

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March 17, 2024
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Kevin Lee Byrne

Services are incomplete at this time September 12, 1950 ~ March 13, 2024 (age 73) Kevin Lee Byrne, 73, of Lumberton, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, while in the...

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March 14, 2024
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Charles Neil Sellers, Jr.

October 20, 1971 ~ March 13, 2024 (age 52) Charles Neil Sellers, Jr. age 52 of Tabor City, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the home of his...

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March 14, 2024
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Coach Tom Brown of ECJSHS
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Alumna Leading Lady Gators to First Championship Game

Much of the East Columbus Lady Gators’ historic run this season has to be credited to third-year coach Latoya  (Toi) Brown. Brown is an East Columbus alumna who played basketball...

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March 14, 2024
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DJ Bryant (submitted)
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DJ Bryant’s Rise to the Citadel (with video interview)

If someone would’ve told DJ Bryant in the seventh grade that as a senior, he’d be a key factor for the West Columbus Vikings to have their best season since...

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March 14, 2024
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Tabor Talk — Big Things Happen in a Small Town

Courtesy Tabor City Chamber of Commerce March brings so many wonderful things! We have St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring, and Easter!  Pollen is everywhere already and our...

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March 14, 2024
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Azaleigh Shelby Grace Hufton

March 12, 2024 ~ March 12, 2024 Raffaela Elizabeth and Shaun Hufton announce the birth and death of Azaleigh Shelby Grace Hufton on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Friends may visit...

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March 13, 2024
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The ECHS Lady Gators take on Cherokee Friday for the state championship (submitted photo)
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Lady Gators Seeking First-Ever State Championship

By McArthur S. Moore Later this week, The East Columbus Lady Gators basketball team will be looking to make history. The Gators will face off against the 28-1 Cherokee Lady...

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March 13, 2024
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Mr. Johnnie “Percy” McKoy Jr.

March 11, 2024 With tender hands of compassion and genuine hearts of love, the Majestic Family joins with the devoted loved ones of Mr. Johnnie “Percy” McKoy Jr. as they...

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March 12, 2024
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Janice Long Beck Davis

Janice Long Beck Davis, 78, of Nakina, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Whiteville, NC. She was...

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March 12, 2024
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Michael “Turkey Mike” Davis

November 27, 1967 — March 11, 2024 Michael Aubrey Davis, affectionately known as “Turkey Mike” passed away at his home on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born in Bladen...

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March 12, 2024
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GOP Convention Here March 21

Precinct meetings for the Columbus County Republican party are being held through March 20. Meetings may be held in person, via telephone or Zoom, Chairman Sammy Hinson said. Precinct  chairs...

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March 12, 2024
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Wilbur Steve Burney

November 1, 1946 — March 11, 2024 Wilbur “Steve” Burney of Bladenboro, North Carolina was called home to be with his heavenly Father on March 11, 2024, at age 77....

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March 12, 2024
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Paulette Josieana (Hatcher) Burney

January 14, 1970 ~ March 11, 2024 (age 54) Memorial  services will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 1 pm in the union funeral home chapel, 571 West...

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March 11, 2024
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Mrs. Alease (Burns) Randall

March 10, 2024 Mrs. Alease Burns Randall 89 of Whiteville, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center...

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March 11, 2024
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