National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is Saturday, April 26 at Walmart in Whiteville. Law enforcement will be accepting unwanted and outdated medicines no questions asked from 10:00 a.m. unti...
News Briefs for April 21, 2025 Two Cerro Gordo sisters face multiple drug charges after an investigation. Miranda and Crystal Godwin were jailed by the sheriff’s office for allegedly possessing...
A 450 acre wildfire in Pender County was quickly under control Saturday by the Forest Service and local fire departments. Fire conditions are worsening as drought conditions continue in our...
News Briefs for April 20, 2025 The building housing Provalus firm may cost the City of Whiteville and Columbus County more than originally planned. Whiteville City Officials will hear...
August 14, 1957 ~ April 18, 2025 (age 67) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Edward Paige 67 of Chadbourn, NC who departed this...
December 23, 1992 ~ April 15, 2025 (age 32) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terri Lashay Thompson 32 of Whiteville, NC, who departed this...
April 14, 2025 Jessica Rorie, age 41, of Greensboro, North Carolina—and formerly of Chadbourn—entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. A Visitation...
August 14, 1942 ~ April 19, 2025 (age 82) Rose Branch Griffin, age 82 of Boardman, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at...
February 24, 1945 ~ April 18, 2025 (age 80) Thomas Ray Floyd (Tommy), 80, of Whiteville, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear...
April 27, 1941 ~ April 18, 2025 (age 83) Mr. Douglas Dayton Williamson, age 83 passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the home of his daughter where he...
June 27, 1937 ~ April 18, 2025 (age 87) It is with great sadness that our beloved, Elizabeth Cartrette Branson, 87 of Chadbourn departed this earth peacefully in her home,...
August 10, 1950 ~ April 15, 2025 (age 74) Betty Jo Stevens, 73, of Whiteville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Betty Jo was born on August...
September 9, 1955 ~ April 10, 2025 (age 69) GREENSBORO, NC—Clarence McDonald Baldwin, 69, formerly of Whiteville, died Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital. The funeral will...
News Briefs for April 18, 2025 A Gaston Sellers Road woman was killed in a two car wreck on U.S. 701 Monday evening. Betty Stevens, age 74, died when Shavonna Vereen...
News Briefs for April 17, 2025 In less than 24 hours, Whiteville Police have arrested a suspect in each of the city’s murders this week. Kapri McMillian, 32, was...
The bill prohibiting graphic depictions of sexual activity in public school libraries was passed by the state house Wednesday. House Bill 636 would ban books with graphic written or illustrated...