The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is proud to introduce their newest four-legged team member – K9 Vampiro, aka Piro. Born on July 15, 2021, K9 Piro is a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois with a pow...
January 12, 1967 ~ April 19, 2025 (age 58) George Dudley McKnight, 58, of Rowland, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at UNC Health Southeastern. George was born on January, 12, 1967 son of Geor...
October 13, 1930 ~ April 21, 2025 (age 94) Hilda Estelle White Branch, age 94 of Evergreen, passed at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born on Octob...
May 13, 1959 ~ April 19, 2025 (age 65) Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Benton, age 65 of Boardman, passed at his residence on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Ronnie was born on May 13, 1959, to the late John Kelly Ben...
April 20, 1955 ~ April 20, 2025 (age 70) Jerry Dane Reeves, age 70, of the Buckhead Community of Bolton, NC , passed this earthly life, Sunday April 20, 2025 peacefully at his home. He was born April ...
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 Law enforcement will be accepting unwanted and outdated medicines no questions asked from 10:00 a.m. unti...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 area. &nbs...
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 an update...
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 life on April 18, 2025. He will be dearly mis...
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 life on April 15, 2025. She will be d...
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 w...
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 her residence. Rose was born on August 14, 1942, ...
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 Hospice in Whiteville, North...
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 resided. Born on August 27, 1941 in Loris, S...
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, surrounded by loved ones on ...