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Billie Jean Scott, 81, of Tabor City, died on Aug. 31, 2026 in Loris Hospital. Mr. Scott was born on Feb. 25, 1945, son of the late Henry Scott and Nellie Scott. Memorial service will be held at 7 p...
Erick John Ross, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 7, 2026. Arrangements are pending at this time. Friends may visit our Tribute page to leave condolences for the family. McKenzie...
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...
Columbus County News Weather Update for Wednesday September 9, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it c...
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...
Columbus County News Weather Update for Tuesday September 8, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it com...
Helicopters have been deployed to continue the search for a missing man at Lake Waccamaw. The 25 year old was kayaking somewhere between Dale’s Seafood and the 2500 block of Canal Cove when he went mi...
Water rescue units and drone teams are scouring Lake Waccamaw between Dale’s Seafood and the Sigmon Boat Ramp after a kayaker was reported missing. The kayaker has been described as a 25 year o...
Seven inmates on the county roadside cleanup crew gathered 995 bags of trash during August. The Statewide Misdemeanant Confinement Program (SCDM) allows eligible county inmates the opportunity to prov...
Fleeing a sobriety checkpoint led to high bonds and multiple charges for a man and woman Aug. 28. Kasie Gwen Leonard and Marvin Magay Green were arrested after Green allegedly fled a checkpoint at N.C...
LORIS–The Loris Lions scored on their first three plays on offense as the Lions’ crushed South Columbus 49-0. The Stallions were hit hard early and didn’t recover. On the first play from scrimma...
Columbus County News Weather Update for Monday September 7, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it come...
A possible waterspout sent boaters fleeing for cover near Lynn’s Place on Lake Waccamaw this afternoon. The apparent funnel cloud turned water feature was just outside the no wake line, said a ...