Obituaries
Richard Johnson Faulk
Richard “Rick” Faulk ran into the sweet embrace of the son of God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 4, 2022 at the age of 67 at Columbus Regional Hospital in Whiteville, [Read More]
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Pennie Ruth Mitchell
Pennie Ruth Mitchell, age 87, of the Buckhead Community of Bolton, NC died Thursday, February 3, 2022 in Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville, NC. She was born December 1, 1934 in Columbus County to the late [Read More]
Sports
The Daily Sports Wrap Up
02/07/2022 Daily Sports Wrap Up Olympics: The United States currently has three Silver Medals. Julia Marino in snow board slopestyle, Jaelin Kauf in freestyle singles Mogel, and Madison Chock and Evan Bates for Ice dancing. [Read More]
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The Daily Sports Wrap Up
02/06/2022 Sports Wrap Up Olympics: The first medal for the USA comes in Slopestyle snowboarding. Julia Marino won a Silver Medal. It was the event favorite from New Zealand, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott took home the gold [Read More]
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Weekly Podcast – IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano
02/05/2022 In The Sports Zone IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano is a new weekly sports program produced in and for Columbus County NC. Each week Vinny talks about everything sports. Sports News and Commentary [Read More]
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The Daily Sports Wrap Up
02/05/22 Sports Wrap Up Olympics: 3-time Gold Medalist and 7-time Olympian, Shawn White to retire after the Olympics. He says his back, neck, and knees have had all they can handle. NBA: The trade deadline [Read More]
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Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver
THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a new weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and about Columbus County NC. Each week Jefferson and his In-Studio Guests discuss topics of interest pertaining to Columbus and [Read More]
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The Daily Sports Wrap Up
02/04/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up Olympics: The opening ceremonies are tonight on NBC. Curling, women’s hockey, ski jumping, and ice dancing events have already started. NBA: The trade deadline is approaching fast. There should be [Read More]
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Rainy Day Wrecks Tangles Traffic
Traffic was tied up on N.C. 130 near Brunswick today after a single vehicle wreck. The driver of the SUV reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and lost control on the wet roadway.
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The Good News for Feb. 4-11
Jobs are on the rise in Columbus County this coming week. Several businesses and municipalities are seeking professionals to join their team. There is also some fun on the horizon so be sure to check out [Read More]
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Friday Feature: Who is Oldest?
With Tom Brady retiring at 44 years old and Ben Roethlisberger at 39 years old, it left me wondering who the oldest quarterback and players are still left playing in the NFL. Is it Aaron [Read More]
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Suspect Jailed in San Jose Shooting
The man who allegedly shot a 17 year old female and caused a panic in the San Jose parking Lot has been arrested by Whiteville Police. Jalen Nique Shipman, 21, is being held under a [Read More]
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Raid Leads to Second Suspect
An undercover investigation into one alleged drug dealer led authorities to a second suspect Jan. 31. Willie Albert Batten, 60, of Country Club Rd., Whiteville, was held under $25,000 secured bond on two counts of [Read More]
Obituaries
Ollen “Rusty” Edward Lewis
Ollen Edward “Rusty” Lewis, 71, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at McLeod Loris Hospital. He was born in Mullins, SC, a son of the late Ollen Henry Lewis and Imogene (Brown) Lewis Watts. [Read More]
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Ms. Janice Faye Harvey
Ms. Janice Faye Harvey 73, of Raleigh, NC formerly of Bolton, NC entered eternity while giving her hand to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, with family by her bedside. [Read More]
Obituaries
Kurt Sundstrom
July 27, 1966 ~ February 2, 2022 (age 55) An obituary is not available at this time for Kurt Sundstrom. Services will be provided by Peacock Funeral Home in Chadbourn.