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,...
June 20, 1942 ~ May 1, 2025 (age 82) Ralph Jerry Winters, age 82, of Lake Waccamaw, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Ralph was born on June 20, 1942 in Logan, WV to th...
The State Board of Elections has reviewed nearly 499,000 voter records across North Carolina as part of routine cleaning, as required by law. Most of those removed from the rolls were people who have ...
Whiteville Police have charged a man and woman for the shooting at a downtown gathering April 13. Kapri McMillian, 34, was already in custody for the killing of Jaquise Blanks later in the morning aft...
August 14, 1938 ~ April 30, 2025 (age 86) Martha Nobles Duncan, 86, of the Ward Station Community of Chadbourn, entered into the presence of Jesus on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, while in her hom...
May 13, 1941 ~ April 29, 2025 (age 83) Donald Leroy Leggett, 83, of Evergreen, met his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Donald was born on May 13, 1941, son of the late Roy Duncan Leggett a...
August 7, 1954 ~ April 29, 2025 Elmore Waitus Porter, Jr., 71, of Hephzibah, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Chadbourn. Elmore was born on July 1, 1949, the son ...
August 7, 1954 ~ April 29, 2025 (age 70) Nakina, NC Robert Gene Long age 70, of Nakina passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in his home. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of the late Ralph Sa...
News Briefs for April 30, 2025 Although the dry weather has delayed the worst of mosquito-breeding season, state officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate equines against mosquito borne di...