Mary Frances Long, 53, of Crusoe, passed away Sept. 9, 2026. She was born Aug. 20, 1973, in Greenville, S.C. She was predeceased by her parents, Floyd Wright and Dolly Mason. Mary was known as “the Ca...
North Carolina residents are invited to help clean up roadsides, so trash doesn’t overshadow our state’s natural beauty entering the fall foliage season. The N.C. Department of Transportation is calli...
Two separate narcotics investigations led to three arrests in recent days, according to the sheriff’s office. An Aug. 31 checking station at Bladenboro Highway and Silver Spoon Road led to the confisc...
CERRO GORDO—West Columbus Youth Sports Club will host the 2026 Youth Football Jamboree this Saturday, Sept. 12. Teams participating will be the North Strand 57 Strong, Whiteville Wolfpack, South Colum...
In Burgaw, West Bladen suffered their first loss of the season as the Knights fell to Pender 5-3 in soccer on Wednesday. The Knights are now 7-1-1 on the year. Diego Santo led West Bladen with a goal ...
A man allegedly forced a woman from her home, took her in a vehicle to another location, and threatened her, after calling 911 multiple times claiming he was going to be killed. Daniel Lee Harris, 34,...
Work is continuing on the roundabout at Lee, Franklin and Madison streets in Whiteville, and the project should be finished in October. The N.C. Dept. of Transportation said on X that the concrete tru...
At Diamondback Golf Course, the Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played its weekly tournament on Sept. 8. The format for the tournament was a Captain’s Choice. First place went to the team of ...
This year’s Pecan Music Festival will also feature the Veterans Celebration Parade in Whiteville. Entries are being sought for the parade, which will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. There is no ent...
The N.C. Chamber announced today that Council Tool Company’s Scout Hatchet is among the 30 semifinalists for its annual “Coolest Thing Made in NC” online competition, which began with 88 nominees. In ...
Columbus County voters will have three separate alcohol questions before them this November: beer, wine, and mixed beverage sales. For me, the issue is bigger than alcohol. It’s about whether a busin...
WHITE LAKE—Brandon King took the final Showdown at Sundown Putt Putt tournament at Goldston’s Beach Tuesday night with a two-round score of 65. The two-round event was the final tournament of the 12-w...
We are officially in the ‘ber’ months, and September is full steam ahead with activities and events. Check out the farmers market, cruise into a couple of car shows, and see what all the buzz is about...
I’ll say it plainly: I love Buc-ee’s. I have never pulled into one of those parking lots without feeling that little jolt of excitement in the car. Everyone sits up straighter. Seatbelts come off befo...
Local first responders and medical professionals are joining forces Friday to commemorate the events of 9/11, and promote healthier lifestyles for both public safety personnel and the general public. ...
Missing Kayaker Found The search for a missing kayaker came to a tragic end around 11:15 a.m. today, as search teams found his body in Lake Waccamaw. A team from the Wildlife Resources Commission usin...