Eastern North Carolina nonprofits supporting education, health and human services can apply for grants from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment beginning June 20. The endowment, which is a fund of t...
Contributed Students from Classical Charter Schools of America (CCS-A) are earning recognition at both the state and national levels in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) youth history contests...
November 7, 1935 ~ June 17, 2025 (age 89) Rodney Lee Hammond of Cerro Gordo, lovingly known as “Sonny” went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his lovi...
April 26, 1974 ~ June 16, 2025 (age 51) Angelina Tanya Wells, 51, of Clarkton, passed away on June 17, 2025, at her home. Angelina was born on April 26, 1974, in New Hanover County, daughter of the la...
June 13, 1956 ~ June 15, 2025 (age 69) James Willie Jones, 69, of Whiteville, died Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Elizabethtown Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. The funeral will be 12:00 noon Friday...
March 30, 1960 ~ June 16, 2025 (age 65) Lonnie Lane Lee, age 65, of Whiteville went home with Jesus on Monday, June 16, 2025 in Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, NC. His wife and son were with him, e...
News Briefs for June 18, 2025 Columbus County Animal Protective Services has halted all but emergency intakes due to a massive number of surrenders or strays dogs and cats brought into the shelter thi...
By Justin Williamson Today I’m happy to discuss El Juan Mariscos and Grill. Located on Sam Potts Highway in Lake Waccamaw, I expect that folks in this community have to be happy about having another o...
There will always be an allure to entrepreneurship. It’s something that is often glorified and celebrated by onlookers and promoted and enjoyed by people who are in the game themselves. But the idea o...
News Briefs for June 17, 2025 Two people died in a plane crash near Dothan Saturday. Phillip and Cheryl Porter were killed when the twin engine Beechcraft went down after diverting from Grand Strand A...
There’s a powerful business strategy hiding in plain sight—and it’s not digital ads or influencer collaborations. Its real-world engagement crafted through smart, professional event marketing. For loc...
Need a boost of energy? Coffee isn’t the only solution. If you regularly suffer from fatigue, it might be worth looking into a few nootropic supplements. Such supplements can help temporarily improve ...
News Briefs for June 16, 2025 Brightspeed Internet has been awarded a contract to provide high speed internet access to another 400 homes and businesses in Columbus County. Governor Josh Stein announc...
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS Why Did Jesus Say We Must Enter His Kingdom with Childlike Faith? “Children don’t know about sin, and that’s why they go to heaven. Grownups know ab...
November 22, 1959 ~ June 14, 2025 (age 65) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Lee Leggett (Dunky) 65 of Fair Bluff; who departed this life on June 14, 2025. He will be mis...
December 18, 1981 ~ June 15, 2025 (age 43) Calvin Ceonta Smith, 43, of 1104 Woodland Drive, Whiteville, NC, died Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM Monday, ...