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Grady Edward Ward
Grady Edward Ward, Sr. age 67 of Nakina, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at McLeod Loris Hospital in Loris, SC. Grady was born on March 14, 1954. He was preceded in death by [Read More]
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Vickie Jae (Shaw) Williamson
Vickie Jae Shaw Williamson, age 69 of Evergreen, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. Vickie was born on January 17, 1953, in Columbus County, to the late [Read More]
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Mr. Johnnie Jones
It is with an abundance of sorrow that the Majestic Funeral Home Family announces the sudden departure of Mr. Johnnie Jones. Mr. Jones transitioned from this life to life eternal, on Monday, January 31, 2022 [Read More]
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Joe Thomas Lowery
Bishop Joe Thomas Lowery, 58, of 91 Pridgen Acres Drive, Clarkton, NC, died Sunday, January 30, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville.
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Dr. John Gilbert Richardson
Dr. John G. Richardson, age 79, of Raleigh, NC passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 in his home. He was born on September 6, 1942 in Columbus County, NC to the late Ervin T. Richardson [Read More]
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Jennifer (King) Ammons
Jennifer King Ammons, age 35, of Whiteville, N.C. died Thursday, Jan. 27, in Columbus Regional Healthcare System. She was born February 25, 1986 in Columbus County, N.C. to Gregory King and the late Clara Brown [Read More]
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Prince receives PJC in shelter money case
• Some questions still remain about missing funds. Former Animal Control Supervisor Joey Prince pleaded no contest to embezzlement charges and received a prayer for judgement (PJC) in superior court today. Prince was accused of [Read More]
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The Daily Sports Wrap Up
1/31/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up NFL – AFC: The Bengals upset the Chiefs 27-24, as they intercepted a tipped pass from Patrick Mahomes, as he entered the redzone in overtime. Joe Burrow did not think [Read More]
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The Daily Sports Wrap Up
1/30/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up NFL AFC: The Bengals look to upset the Chiefs today at 3pm on CBS. The Chief’s Tyreek Hill was fined $10,300 for flashing the “peace/deuces” hand gesture to the Bills as [Read More]
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Sweep Gathers Drug, Alcohol Suspects (Update)
Updated with arrestee names.A multi-agency, months-long investigation has resulted in over 30 arrests and more than 200 drug, alcohol, and weapons charges across Columbus County. The operation targeted the illegal sales of guns, drugs and alcohol from [Read More]
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The Daily Sports Wrap Up
1/29/22 Sports Wrap Up NFL: The New York Giants hired Brian Daboll from the Buffalo Bills organization. Daboll was the Offensive Coordinator for the Bills and became the 20th head coach of the Giants in [Read More]
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The Good News Jan. 29-Feb. 4
The Good News Jan. 29- Feb. 4. Columbus County has been seeing some frigid temperatures and unusual weather for the South. What better way to beat the chill if you’re stuck inside than to play [Read More]
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Weekly Podcast – IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano
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 every Saturday at 10:30am [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
1/28/22 Daily Sports Wrap Up NFL – AFC: The Bengals now move on to face the Chiefs Sunday at 3pm on CBS. NFC: The 49ers will face the Rams in the NFC Championship game on Sunday [Read More]
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Player Taken Out of the Game
Fair Bluff Police and the sheriff’s office arrested a man on assault and other charges Thursday after officers forced entry on his home. Warrants show Demonte Shamaur Player, 22, of 128 Bruce St., Fair Bluff, [Read More]