Obituaries
Shafter Devaughn Sasser
Mr. Shafter Devaughn Sasser 82, of Hallsboro passed on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 [Read More]
News
Obituaries
Patricia Gray (Smith) Fowler
Patricia Gray Fowler, age 60, of Tabor City, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021 [Read More]
Front Page
Fishways being improved at Lock and Dam
The US Army Corps of Engineers’ Cape Fear River Lock and Dam 1 is closed through mid-November for improvements to the fish passage. The Cape Fear River Lock and Dam 1, located just above Riegelwood, [Read More]
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County offices to close during shuffle
Several county offices will be closed while departments move to new quarters in the coming days. The Veterans Office will be closed tomorrow (Oct. 14) and will reopen Friday. The biggest changes will take place [Read More]
Business
Older hunters can get half-price lifetime licenses
Seasoned hunters have something to shoot about this year, and it can last a lifetime for those who are 50-69 years old. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission made some legislative decisions recently, and they [Read More]
Front Page
City changes Halloween rules
Halloween is still on in Whiteville. City Council voted Tuesday to remove the so-called “Halloween Ordinance” from the city’s code. City manager Darren Currie explained that Whiteville was one of many municipalities that passed trick [Read More]
Commentary
Those old sayings
Crystal Faircloth, Staff Writercrystalfaircloth@columbuscounty.news It’s a tumultuous time in the world right now. I don’t believe I have ever seen the country so divided, or seen folks so bent on tearing each other apart. So [Read More]
Covid-19
DREAM Center hosts vaccine clinic
The DREAM Center in Whiteville will be hosting a vaccination clinic on Oct. 22. The Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines will be available. $100 Gift Cards will be given for those receiving their first dose. Free [Read More]
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Juvenile missing from Silver Spoon
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing teenager. Raul Francisco Iglesias, 17, was last seen Oct. 11 on Silver Spoon Road. He left the home on foot heading toward Toon Road, the [Read More]
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Lake Waccamaw annexes Tops Tobacco; holiday preps discussed
The October Lake Waccamaw Town Council meeting was short and to the point with all affairs in order Tuesday evening. The voluntary annexation of Tops Tobacco was approved unanimously with no public comments last night. [Read More]
Obituaries
Nellie Faye Wilson
Nellie Faye Wilson, 82, of Ash, North Carolina, died October 13, 2021 [Read More]
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Jewelry store thief caught
Whiteville Police have arrested a Florida man for the robbery of Fowler’s Jewelry last week. Jesmain Burnette was arrested by Whiteville detectives and the Clearwater, Fla., police. He is being held under no bond pending [Read More]
Obituaries
Era Carlene (Edge) Strickland
September 5, 1954 ~ October 10, 2021 (age 67) An obituary is not available at this time for Era Carlene (Edge) Strickland. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall [Read More]
Obituaries
Mary Delores (Nealy) Louis
Mary Delores Nealy Louis, 76, of Bladenboro, died Monday, October 11, 2021. [Read More]
Obituaries
Willie Elbert Burns
Willie Elbert Burns, 87,, Whiteville, died Monday, October 11, 2021 [Read More]
Obituaries
Donnie McMillon
Mr. Donnie McMillon, age 78, of Chadbourn, gained his Heavenly Wings on Sunday, October 10, 2021 [Read More]