August 26, 1938 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Harvey McKenzie, Sr., age 86, of Bladenboro passed away at his residence on Monday, May 26, 2025. A funeral service to honor...
News Briefs for May 29, 2025 A man was shot to death Tuesday night in Sandyfield, making the county’s fourth homicide this year. Sheriff Bill Rogers said an argument escalated...
August 9, 1972 ~ May 28, 2025 (age 52) Emery Neil Smith Jr. age of 52 of Cerro Gordo, NC died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the...
September 13, 1946 ~ May 26, 2025 (age 78) Edward Gedraytis was born on September 13th, 1946, and passed away suddenly at home on May 26,2025. Ed grew up in...
News Briefs for May 28, 2025 Drought monitor showed conditions improving in Columbus County, but overall the entire area is still considered in a moderate drought. Columbus County is around...
How Parking Lot Security Cameras Help Reduce Crime and Enhance Safety in Commercial Properties Parking lots are an essential yet often overlooked part of a commercial property’s security infrastructur...
November 28, 1962 ~ May 26, 2025 (age 62) Kenneth Earl “Corky” Fowler age 62, died Monday May 26, 2025, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center, Whiteville,...
News Briefs for May 27, 2025 Former Sheriff’s Office Captain Kevin Norris has joined the race for the Columbus County’s top law enforcement officer. He recently retired as a 27...
By Justin Williamson Food truck vendors seem to be continually rising in popularity in our area. I have had the pleasure of covering several here on the Brews and Bites...
More than 584,000 pounds of litter was collected by participants in the recent spring litter sweep, but there’s still trash out there in need of a new home. “Removing litter...
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS Why Did The Devil Tempt Jesus? “The problem with opportunity is that it only knocks,” writes author Michael Hodgin. “Temptation kicks...
October 9, 1933 ~ May 26, 2025 (age 91) Aliece Hill Johnson, 91, of Evergreen, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 26, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her...
January 23, 1956 ~ May 25, 2025 (age 69) John Marshall Guyton, 69, of Bladenboro, died on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his home. Marshall was born on January 23,...
October 27, 1944 ~ May 20, 2025 (age 80) Charles David Harper, 80, of Chadbourn, died on Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025, in the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in...
Memorial services will be announced soon March 1, 1962 ~ May 23, 2025 (age 63) Judith L. Davis age 62, of Clarendon, NC died Friday, May 23, 2025 in her home. Born in Miami,...
Donald Ray Timmons age 65, of Tabor City, NC died Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born May 18, 1960 in Horry County, SC, he was the son of the late James...