April 18, 1940 ~ June 28, 2025 (age 85) Lois Josephine Bright Dacus, 85, of the Beaverdam community in Chadbourn, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, June 28, 2025,...
January 14, 1950 ~ June 27, 2025 (age 75) Diane Elaine Brigman McPherson age 75, of the Beaverdam Community, died Friday, June 27, 2025 in Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center,...
June 10, 1944 ~ April 2, 2024 (age 79) Thomas “Tommy” Jackson Chandler, Jr., age 79, passed away on April 2, 2024 due to an automobile accident. Tommy was born...
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS What Is Freedom? “In some places without freedom, girls aren’t allowed to go to school,” says Haley, age 8. “The...
Mayo Clinic Minute: Fireworks Safety Tips For many, the Fourth of July holiday is a time to celebrate with barbecues, parades and fireworks. But, experts say, when it comes to...
News Briefs for June 29, 2025 Columbus County Commissioners will hold a called meeting at 9:00 a.m. Monday to finish off the fiscal year’s business. On the agenda are final...
March 12, 1962 ~ June 26, 2025 (age 63) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Edward Frink 63 of Chadbourn, NC; who departed this...
News Briefs for June 27. 2025 Columbus County Commissioners on Monday will discuss a draft of a proposed ordinance regulating large gatherings on public property. The draft has not been...
Under the new system and effective immediately, all driver license offices in the state now serve walk-in customers all day. Customers without an appointment no longer have to wait...
By Justin Williamson Several months ago we looked into the eatery options in both the Tabor City and the West Columbus areas. Today I am jumping into the east side...
December 25, 1995 — June 26, 2025 David Alexis Campos of Bladenboro, NC was born on December 25, 1994 and passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2025 in Kentucky. Alex...
December 16, 1954 ~ June 25, 2025 (age 70) Glenn Jay Biddle, 70, of Whiteville, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home. Jay was the son of...
News Briefs for June 26, 2025 A months-long investigation ended with 25 arrests on a variety of narcotics charges this week, with most in Columbus County. Dubbed Operation Heat Wave,...
December 3, 1943 ~ June 25, 2025 (age 81) Jack Warren Rising, 81, of Clarendon, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his residence,...
August 2, 2013 ~ June 21, 2025 (age 11) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Luke Hanson, who entered into Heaven on June 21,...
August 20, 1931 ~ June 25, 2025 (age 93) Hallie Otis Jacobs, age 93, of Tabor City, NC, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Hallie was born August...