November 21, 1927 – February 2, 2025 John Edward “Ted” Russ, a beloved teacher, coach, and pioneering athlete, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on Novembe...
October 15, 1965 ~ January 31, 2025 (age 59) Gene Ray Creech, Jr. passed away January 31, 2025. He was born to the late Gene Ray Creech, Sr. and Carleen Brabham Creech. He is survived by his sons, Jos...
July 23, 1948 ~ January 29, 2025 (age 76) Judy Mitchell Young Bass was born July 23, 1948, to the late Vera Young and Haywood Mitchell. She departed this life at 1:08 pm, on January 29, 2025, ...
Daily News Briefs for February 3, 2025 A key figure in the investigation into former Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene resigned last week. U.S. Eastern District Attorney, Mike Easley Jr. anno...
By Justin Williamson – Brews & Bites Today’s subject is Franco’s NY Pizza and Subs. This establishment has become a Whiteville standard. They have been doing a great job for years serving o...
December 26, 1942 ~ February 1, 2025 (age 82) George Wayne Dudley age 82, of Whiteville, NC died Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Duke Medical Center, Durham, NC. Born in Columbus County he was the son o...
Daily News Briefs for February 2, 2025 Trafficking, drug and firearm charges were filed against a Whiteville area man Monday after a raid on Sycamore Lane. Thurman Delean Jenrette is under $150...
September 15, 1941 ~ January 30, 2025 (age 83) John Gary “Jimmy” McMillan, Jr., age 83 of Tabor City, NC, died Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Elizabethtown Healthcare and Rehab Center. Born September ...
Thursday, February 6, 2025 Whiteville United Methodist Church 902 Pinckney St. Whiteville, NC 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM Find Your Drive ...
News Briefs for January 30, 2025 Trafficking, drug and firearm charges were filed against a Whiteville area man Monday after a raid on Sycamore Lane. Thurman Delean Jenrette is under $150,000 s...
April 14, 1947 ~ January 30, 2025 (age 77) Robert Carl Johnson age 77, of Tabor City, NC died Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems, Whiteville, NC. He is survived by his...
News Briefs for January 29, 2025 State Attorney Jeff Jackson has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government over the temporary pause in all government grants and loans. N.C. 410 Nort...
Farmers have used manure for fertilizer for centuries, but a study by the USDA shows that one source for natural soil improvement is often overlooked – insect “frass”. Insect droppings, commonly known...
With increasing fire dangers and the spring wildfire season riught around the corner, the N.C. Forest Service is encouraging property owners to be prepared in case a wildfire comes in their direction....
The Veterans Memorial Park of America Committee will meet Thursday, January 30th at the Columbus County Fairgrounds 886 Prison Camp Rd, Whiteville, at 6:30 p.m. New volunteers and members are welcome....
August 22, 1937 ~ January 27, 2025 (age 87) William Clyde James, age 87, of Tabor City, NC, died Monday, January 27, 2025 in Loris Rehab and Nursing Center. Born August 22, 1937 in Columbus County, N...