The City of Whiteville deserves a pat on the back for the spring cleaning taking place at the city’s entryways. Of special note is the entry on Jefferson Street at...
By Justin Williamson Hello and welcome to another issue of Brews and Bites with Columbus County News. I have been sick and away for a few weeks, but I am...
March 25, 2025 Mr. Alphonza B. Covington, Jr. 76, also known as “Butch”, of Whiteville, NC gave the Lord his hand on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, and entered into eternity...
July 20, 1939 ~ March 26, 2025 (age 85) Pat O’Neil Coleman, age 85, of Lake Waccamaw, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville. Pat was...
News Briefs for March 26, 2025 The Crusoe Island Wildfire was contained at just over 340 acres Tuesday night, according to the Forest Service. Smoke from the blaze was...
The Columbus County Planning Board on Tuesday reversed its plans to regulate campers as primary dwellings in the county. The move came after county commissioners sent the proposed ordinance back...
May 29, 1960 ~ March 12, 2025 (age 64) Ronnie Preston Sasser, 64, of Hallsboro, died on Wednesday evening, March 12, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in...
News Briefs for March 25, 2025 The Columbus County Sheriff’s office said Myrtle Beach Air Traffic Control reported being struck by the laser while trying to land at Columbus...
Arrangements are incomplete at this time. April 5, 1944 ~ March 23, 2025 (age 80) Judy “Lorraine” Hayes Smith, 80, of Lake Waccamaw died on Sunday, March 23, 2025,...
October 4, 1942 ~ March 24, 2025 (age 82) Geraldine Allen, age 82 of Tabor City, NC, died Monday, March 24, 2025 in her home. Born October 4, 1942 in...
July 23, 1956 ~ March 20, 2025 (age 68) Owen Michael Sellers, age 68, of Whiteville, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Columbus Regional Healthcare. Mike was...
November 24, 1961 ~ March 23, 2025 (age 63) Mrs. Alison S. Rouse, age 63 of Cerro Gordo, NC, died Sunday, March 23, 2025 in the Novant Health Center...
August 26, 1944 ~ March 20, 2025 (age 80) Archie Preiston Cribb, age 80, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Novant New Hanover Regional. Archie was born on August...
News Briefs for March 24, 2025 Paul Rockenbach sworn in as Whiteville’s new Police Chief tonight at City Council. Rockenbach previously served with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and...
November 4, 1940 ~ March 22, 2025 (age 84) Rev. James Lyndal Strole, lovingly known as Jimmy, finished his earthly journey and entered into his heavenly home on Saturday,...
September 13, 1992 ~ March 17, 2025 (age 32) It is with deep sorrow that we share Phillip Michael Palmer, 32, was tragically taken from this side of eternity...