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James “Stevie” Hester

August 31, 1964 ~ July 20, 2023 (age 58) James Steven Hester, 58, of Lumberton, died on Thursday July 20, 2023, in the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville. Stevie was born...

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July 21, 2023
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Lorelie Kristy (Pearson) Milliken

March 13, 1989 ~ July 20, 2023 (age 34) Lorelie Kristy Milliken, age 34, of Nakina, NC, died Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Columbus Regional Healthcare.  Born March 13, 1989 in Cagayan de...

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July 21, 2023
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Fred Archely Whaley

June 16, 1947 ~ July 20, 2023 (age 76) Fred Archely Whaley, age 76, of Nakina, NC, died Thursday, July 20, 2023 in his home.  Born June 16, 1947 in Columbus County, NC,...

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July 21, 2023
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Mary Elizabeth (Calder) McCurdy

June 23, 1975 ~ July 19, 2023 (age 48) Mary Elizabeth Caulder McCurdy age 48, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville, NC. Born in Iowa, she was the...

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July 20, 2023
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Donald Ervin Parnell, Sr.

Mr. Donald Ervin Parnell, Sr. 64, of Nakina passed on Sunday, July 16, 2023 in Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville.  He was born July 3, 1959  to the late...

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July 17, 2023
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Bear Harvests Up for 2022 Season

Bear populations and bear hunting are on the increase in North Carolina. Results from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s 2022 annual bear harvest summary show that hunters statewide recorded the...

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June 7, 2023
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Whiteville Has a Homecoming Win Over West Columbus

It was Homecoming Friday night at Legion Stadium, and the Whiteville Wolfpack improved their record to 7-1.  After their 21-7 victory over the West Columbus Vikings, they remain unbeaten in...

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October 16, 2022
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This dugout canoe will be stabilized and preserved before going on display at the Museum of the Southeast American Indian. (submitted)
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940-Year-Old Canoe Found at Lake Waccamaw

Members of Fort Fisher State Historic Site staff assisted the N.C. Underwater Archeology team and members of the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe in loading up a 940-year-old canoe that was found...

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October 16, 2022
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$13,000 undeveloped: 0.87 acres Delco NC

www.jrayrealty.com Vacant, nearly 2.5 acre lot in the Delco area of Columbus County, NC. This lot sits nearly at the dead end of Peterson Road and has minimal homes that...

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October 13, 2022
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3481 Drew Branch Court NW
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$225,000 3bd 2ba 1,620 sq ft., Ash NC

www.Jrayrealty.com Approximately 5.5 + Acres situated in a private setting. 3 bedroom double wide with bonus room! This 3 parcel package is equipped with two homes. Vacant lot 7-B has...

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October 13, 2022
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9864 N College Street
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$99,900 2bd 1ba 1,072 sq ft., Clarkton NC

www.jrayrealty.com Brick bungalow located in the quiet town of Clarkton, NC. This home has been updated and is in move-in ready condition with roof in 2018 and HVAC in 2017....

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October 13, 2022
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227 E College Street
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$385,000 3bd 3.5ba 2,982 sq ft., Whiteville NC

www.Jrayrealty.com Beautiful almost 3,000 sq ft 3 bedroom, 3 and a half bath home! Gorgeous family room and gourmet kitchen is ready for family holiday get togethers. Granite counters, spacious...

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October 12, 2022
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The Wolfpack Beats The Patriots 28 – 6

In a game that was billed to be the Waccamaw Conference game of the year, we saw a lopsided score but very similar stats. Whiteville defeated Pender 28-6 on a...

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October 9, 2022
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Whiteville Defeats East Columbus 52-0

Due to Hurricane Ian, who was making its way towards Columbus County, the Whiteville – East Columbus matchup was moved to Thursday night to avoid the storm.  Then a second...

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October 1, 2022
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James "Jamie" Charles Pittman, Jr.
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James “Jamie” Charles Pittman, Jr.

October 3, 1981 ~ September 28, 2022 (age 40) James Charles Pittman, Jr. age 40 of the Beaverdam community in Chadbourn, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Jamie, as...

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September 29, 2022
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The Wolfpack Stomp the Eagles 41-7

The Whiteville Wolfpack continued their winning ways on Friday night at Legion Stadium, beating the Rosewood Eagles 41-7. It was another non conference win for the Wolfpack, who dominated the...

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September 10, 2022
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