November 12, 1956 ~ August 18, 2025 (age 68) Phillip “Phil” Allen Gore, age 68, of Clarendon, NC, died Monday, August 18, 2025. Born November 12, 1956 in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of the la...
October 19, 1950 ~ August 14, 2025 (age 74) Willie Lee Cook of Leland passed on August 14, 2025. He was born on October 19, 1950, the son of the late Lester Cook and Mary Cook. He is preceded in death...
News Briefs for August 20, 2025 Columbus County Commissioners sent two rezoning requests for planned developments back to the planning board Monday. The board expressed concerns over questions about ...
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program gathered with officials in Charlotte this morning (Aug. 20) to announce the launch of the upcoming Labor Day “Booze It and Lose It” campaign. The...
Road safety challenges differ greatly between rural and urban areas. These differences impact accident frequency, severity, and community well-being. Urban settings often face congestion, pedestrian r...
A little girl named Emma recently turned 8 years old and wanted the most unusual of gifts for her birthday this year. She didn’t ask for things for herself, but she did request that everyone bring don...
News Briefs for August 19, 2025 A Whiteville bandit who allegedly robbed Walmart and two dollar stores in 2014 before fleeing to Florida is awaiting trial here. Andre Freeman, age 36, continued his cr...
Road safety is a shared responsibility that affects every community member. High-traffic seasons bring unique challenges for drivers, pedestrians, and law enforcement. Increased travel during holidays...
Staying healthy is often seen as a personal obligation. You go for checkups, eat well, and exercise. These habits matter, but they are only part of the bigger picture. Preventive care is more than wha...
News Briefs for August 18, 2025 A motorcyclist from Spring Lake died Saturday after slamming into a car in Delco. William Washington, age 50, was pronounced dead on the scene of the wreck. He w...
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Strategies for Calming Back-to-School Anxiety Patty Miller DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have two sons, ages 5 and 11. My eldest is always excited to start school and have new adventures. M...
The first wave of mailings is now going out to North Carolina voters who need to provide their driver’s license number (DL#) or last four digits of their social security number (SSN4) as part of the “...
By Cynthia Steven Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber How has your summer been treating you? It has certainly been a hot one! We hope you all have found some time to enjoy the summer break with kids a...
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD By Carey Kinsolving and Friends If Jesus Came with You to School, What Would You Do? (Part 1 of 2) “I would ask him for all the answers. I would buy him lunch,” says Bobby, age 7. ...
Insurance can protect you against all kinds of business disasters. But just what types of coverage should you take out? No business can afford to insure themselves against every conceivable danger, so...
Staff photos by Laura Norton Southeastern Community College broke ground this morning on a new $22 million, 22,000 sq. ft. Transportation Technology STEM Building on the campus. Dr. Chris Engli...