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...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce It’s August which means some schools are back in session while that first day for even more students is right around the corner. There are Back...
The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services is investigating the state’s first case of disease associated with West Nile virus in 2026. The case occurred in a resident of Gaston County. Additionally, ...
By Kaylie Simmons Southeastern Community College In partnership with Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools, Southeastern Community College’s High School Summer Camps Certificate Ceremony...
In 1928, Eva Nell Cochran was born in the little community of Forney Creek in Swain County, N.C. She wasn’t much bigger than a minute. Her favorite story to tell was about the day her daddy rode...