FOCUS Broadband is committed to supporting the communities they serve. To show their commitment, FOCUS Board of Directors awarded $40,000 in Community Connections grants to nineteen local non profit o...
January 15, 1965 ~ May 2, 2025 (age 60) Grady Christopher Nealy, lovingly known as Chris, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville; he...
December 11, 1931 ~ May 1, 2025 (age 93) Tabor City, NC William “Bill” Ballard Fowler, age 93, of Tabor City, NC, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. Born December 11, 1931 in Horry County, SC, he was...
October 8, 1949 ~ May 1, 2025 (age 75) Loris, SC Michael Newman Powell age 75, of the Mt. Zion Community, Loris died Thursday, May 1, 2025 in his home. Born in Mullins, SC he was the son of the late P...
November 15, 1932 ~ May 1, 2025 (age 92) Doris Hardie Dudley age 92, of Chadbourn died Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center of Columbus County. Born In Horry County, SC, ...
The Wall That Heals visited Columbus County and the Veterans Memorial Park of America last week, pulling out on Sunday. Angela Norris said the wall had more than 400 visitors who signed the guest boo...
Whiteville Police honored several of its officers at the April 22 council meeting, Chief Paul Rockenbach recognized Officer Adam Jens, Officer Marco Long, and Detective Joseph Ward for their quick res...
News Briefs for May 2, 2025 After a three judge panel ruled the new law on election board appointments was constitutional Wednesday, State Auditor Dave Boliek didn’t waste any time making chang...
When you’re working out in the field or need to make payments in a way other than a website or a brick-and-mortar location, providing easy payment options can help you boost customer service, in...
The rush to beat the Real ID deadline is jamming DMV license offices statewide. The Real ID will be required for domestic flights, entering some federal facilities after May 7. It’s issued through dri...
The business marketplace is competitive and a smooth and hassle-free payment process is expected. It doesn’t matter if you’re running a physical storefront, or an online shop, or maybe eve...
Running a franchise comes with a mix of structure and flexibility. It offers a brand that people already know, but also relies heavily on how each owner makes decisions every day. While the name may b...
News Briefs for May 1, 2025 Two people have now been charged in the April 13 shootout at Functionz in downtown Whiteville. Kapri McMillian, 34, was already in jail for the murder of Jaquez Crib...
A bill eliminating diversity equity and inclusion requirements passed the state house Wednesday, and is expected to do the same in the state senate. Rep. Brenden Jones of Columbus County introduced th...
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Southeastern Community College has launched a new Better Skills. Better Jobs campaign to help more adults gain the training and skills they need to secure a better paying job and...
December 24, 1932 ~ April 30, 2025 (age 92) John Anthony Freeman, 92, of 142 Glendale Road, Bolton, NC, died Wednesday April 30, 2025, at his residence. The funeral will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 10,...