November 2, 1999 ~ July 21, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Aaron “AJ” O’Neal Shipman 25, of Columbus County was born to Aaron O’Neal Shipman Sr. and Linda Shipman. AJ s...
July 24, 2025 Mrs. Annie Louise Patrick 79. of the Buckhead Community, Bolton passed on Thursday, July 24, 2025 in Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville surrounded by her family. She was b...
July 23, 2025 Charles David FormyDuval of Ash N.C. passed on Wednesday July 23, 2025. He was born on December 7, 1941 in Brunswick County, the son of the late Pawnee FormyDuval and Marie Burnett. He l...
News Briefs for July 24, 2025 The mother accused of abusing her infant son saw her bond raised to $40,000 Tuesday. Katelyn Regina Hinson, 21, of 569 Beaver Dam Rd., Clarendon, was originally released ...
By Kayla Henson Columbus County Partnership for Children Did you know that more than 700 languages are spoken in India? It’s a fact that students at Edgewood Elementary School were shocked to hear, an...
By Justin Williamson This past Sunday was National Ice Cream Day, according to Facebook. So naturally the wife and I had to get a cone. It was super hot anyways and who doesn’t need a cool treat on a ...
News Briefs for July 23, 2025 Parents are complaining after two new policies were set by Columbus County Schools this week. Beginning with this school year, excessive absences will result in disciplin...
News Briefs for July 22, 2025 A newly sworn detention officer died Monday, hours after joining the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the officer died due to a medical emergency. His name was ...
June 15, 1938 ~ July 20, 2025 (age 87) Janice Elizabeth Davis Babson, age 87 of Evergreen, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 20, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern Regional Medical Center in L...
February 17, 1954 ~ July 20, 2025 (age 71) Mitchell Monroe Penny, 71, of Whiteville, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Mitchell was born on February 17, 1954, son of the late Richard Crowell Penny...
September 3, 1987 ~ July 20, 2025 (age 37) Autumn Lee-Anne Wells, 37, of Evergreen, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at home. She was born on September 3, 1987 in Colu...
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS How Can God Help Me When I’m Really Down? (Psalm 23:3) “He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake” (P...
News Briefs for July 21, 2025 Filing ended Friday for the November municipal elections. Contested races are on tap for the Whiteville and Lake Waccamaw Mayor’s seats, as well as town boards in Whitevi...
March 20, 1952 ~ July 15, 2025 (age 73) Liston Douglas Spivey, Jr. died on July 15, 2025, in the loving presence of God and family, following complications from Lewy Body Dementia. Douglas was born in...
News Briefs for July 20, 2025 Whiteville Police have charged a man with murder and attempted murder after Friday’s shooting at Sawmill Apartments. Andre Lionel Barr, 41, is in the county detention cen...
February 10, 1953 ~ July 17, 2025 (age 72) Sharon Lee Summersett, 72, of Lumberton and formerly of Whiteville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in the Lower Cape Fear Angel House, su...