The sheriff’s office is investigating a number of financial irregularities and other issues at the Columbus County Animal Shelter. Sheriff Jody Greene, who is interim director of the department, said Tuesday that adoption fees and [Read More]
Developing story/UPDATED County officials escorted finance officer Bobbie Faircloth out of the building after last night’s county commissioners meeting. Faircloth was allowed to remove her personal belongings from her office.The action came after an executive [Read More]
Updated.Columbus County’s Animal Control lacks clear direction, purpose, and revenues, Sheriff Jody Greene told county commissioners Monday night. Greene was appointed interim animal control supervisor last month. Director Loretta Shipman is on extended medical leave. Greene [Read More]
Chadbourn case dismissed when drugs not sent to state, DA says District Attorney Jon David recommended suspending Chadbourn Police Chief Anthony Spivey March 4 due to problems with criminal evidence that led to the dismissal [Read More]
Samantha Lynn McPherson Bayne age 49, of Whiteville entered into her Heavenly home on Saturday, March 13, 2021, [Read More]
October 12, 1943 ~ March 12, 2021 Patricia Anne Boswell Moore age 77, of Whiteville went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 12, 2021. She was the widow of Carlton Ray Moore who preceded her [Read More]
March 20, 1942 ~ March 11, 2021 Mildred Annette Ward Efird, age 78 of Clarkton, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Mildred was born on March 20, 1942. She [Read More]
April 22, 1938 ~ March 10, 2021 Jean Yvonne Tuton Shaw, age 82 of the Corinth Community in Chadbourn, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her family. [Read More]
August 20, 1936 ~ March 5, 2021 Walter Stokes Kisiah Sr., age 84 of Whiteville, went to his Heavenly home on Friday, March 5, 2021, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Whiteville, N.C.. A memorial [Read More]
June 10, 1942 ~ February 20, 2021 Elizabeth Sledge Magenbauer, 78, of Salem, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born June 10, 1942, and was the daughter of William Ferebee Sledge and Katharine [Read More]
October 20, 1965 ~ March 5, 2021 Kenneth Lee Rogers, age 55, of Bolton, N.C., died Friday, March 5, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Columbus County on October 20, 1965 to the late Lamar [Read More]
Whiteville is partnering with a healthcare firm to provide a vaccination clinic next week. Covid-19 vaccines will be available at the Whiteville Parks and Recreation Center, 255 Recreation Center Drive, Whiteville on Wednesday March 17th from [Read More]
Lake Waccamaw Mayor Daniel Hilburn will not run for reelection. “I’ve been in office for 15 years here, and in public service in one way or another for 34 years,” Hilburn said. “It’s just time.” [Read More]
By Katie Compton Boyd His math grades aren’t perfect. His handwriting can be sloppy and rushed at best. He’s outgrowing pants and shoes in record time. I have to remind him to brush his teeth [Read More]
More members of Group Four will have access to COVID-19 vaccinations March 17, Gov. Roy Cooper said this afternoon. Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen made the announcement [Read More]
Someone broke into the Whiteville City Garage and stole more than $6,000 worth of equipment over the weekend. City workers discovered the thefts Monday morning, according to Whiteville Police. Two chainsaws, a pole saw, a [Read More]
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