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 only people I can thin...
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 fireworks, it’s be...
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 budget amendments, the new ...
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 life on June 26, 2025. He will be missed by f...
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 released to th...
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 to be seen u...
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 of the county. There are some surpri...
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 was 30 years young. A time of visi...
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 the late Jack Merle Biddle and Ruth Blackman Bi...
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, deputies and offi...
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, surrounded by his family. Jack was born on ...
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, 2025, following a battle with meningitis; he w...
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 20, 1931, daughter of the late Jame...
February 12, 1946 ~ June 24, 2025 (age 79) Mr. Woodie Etheridge 79, of the Crusoe Community, Whiteville passed on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville. He was ...
April 23, 1946 ~ June 24, 2025 (age 79) Linda Gail Williamson 79, of Orrum passed on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House. She was born in Lumberton, the daughter of the late...
News Briefs for June 25, 2025 Hallsboro woman faces 80 counts of animal cruelty and one charge of practicing veterinary medicine without a license. Deborah Dahl, 70, was arrested today on the misdemea...