I got out of the truck and a gust of wind threatened to steal my Stetson. I caught it before the Stratoliner could live up to its name, pulled the hat down firmly, and ran [Read More]
October 2, 1930 ~ April 29, 2024 (age 93) Jack Edwards, 93, of Whiteville, peacefully met the Lord on Monday, April 29, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Bladenboro. Jack was born on October 2, [Read More]
October 21 1969 ~ April 28 2024 Lori Ann Stokley Graham, daughter of Mary Stokley English and the late Aubrey Simmons Stokley, was born on October 21, 1969, in New Hanover County, NC. Lori went [Read More]
February 3, 1959 ~ April 27, 2024 (age 65) Leslie Carol Page passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Leslie was a beloved member of her family. Her family will miss her genuine [Read More]
Deputies and Whiteville Police used a tracking system to help rescue a dementia patient Friday. Joe Baldwin, 70, disappeared from his home sometime between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., according to a release from the [Read More]
It’s no secret that time changes things. Sometimes for the good and sometimes for the bad. Change can be your friend and change can be your enemy. For our little area here in Eastern North [Read More]
A two-decade-old tradition launches at Lake Tabor May 11, as the annual bass tournament kicks off starting at 5 a.m. First prize is $250, second $175, and third $100. Registration opens at 5 a.m., with [Read More]
The Columbus County Schools Indian Education Parent Committee and Public Meeting is tonight (April 30) at Hallsboro Artesia School. The meeting is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Media Center. Items on the agenda include Indian [Read More]
First responders, charities and recovery groups turned out Saturday for the Columbus County Hurricane Expo. The annual event is designed to help area residents prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. In addition to [Read More]
President Joe Biden will visit Wilmington Thursday to draw attention to pollution problems along the Cape Fear. Leadership with the New Hanover Democrat party said the visit is “presidential,” not a campaign stop. Biden is [Read More]
Whiteville Police are investigating a shooting incident that happened at a tire dealer Friday. An unidentified subject began arguing with Brian Koenig at the New and Used Tire Barn around 2 p.m., the report said. [Read More]
Owners of horses, donkeys, ponies and mules are being encouraged to vaccinate their animals as the season for mosquito-borne illnesses gets underway. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the main threats are always Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis [Read More]
Authorities have tied nearly 100 vehicle break-ins to a Maple Hill man who was tracked down and jailed in Elizabethtown Thursday. Joseph Clark Jr., 40, of Maple Hill, is being held under a secured bond [Read More]
March 30, 1952 ~ April 27, 2024 (age 72) Linda Faye Miller Edwards, 72 of Chadbourn, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Lower CapeFear Lifecare Center [Read More]
April 8, 1937 ~ April 27, 2024 (age 87) Thomas Eldred Boswell, 87, of Whiteville, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Horry County. Tom was born on [Read More]
Service/visitation times will be announced soon May 15, 1959 ~ April 27, 2024 (age 64) Teressa Lee Carteret Batten, 64, of Chadbourn, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, while in the Columbus Regional Healthcare [Read More]
June 8, 1940 ~ April 26, 2024 (age 83) Jerrie Juanita Hewitt Evans, age 83, of Ash, NC, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Seacoast McLeod Healthcare, Little River, SC. Jerrie was born [Read More]
June 16, 1951 ~ April 25, 2024 (age 72) Linda Miller, age 72, of Whiteville, NC, passed away at her residence on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Linda was born in Columbus County on June 16, [Read More]
There was fun to be had at Lake Waccamaw’s second annual Gator Fest at Elizabeth Brinkley Park. The Crenshaw Trucking Band took center stage while Flimsy the Clown, the Kids Fire Safety Training Center, face [Read More]
April 8, 1958 ~ April 25, 2024 (age 66) Carrie Rose Bryant Green, 66 of Chadbourn, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville. Carrie was born on April [Read More]
This might possibly be the busiest weekend of the year in Columbus County. Here’s a few of the things going on that you and your family can get out and enjoy. Lake Waccamaw’s Gator Festival [Read More]
Following some confusion during the 2022 elections and a pending court case, state elections officials are reminding convicted felons that they may not cast a vote until all terms of their sentences are complete. North [Read More]
August 12, 1940 ~ April 24, 2024 (age 83) Mrs. Letha Mae Norris James, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Born on August 12, 1940, she was the daughter of the late [Read More]
April 24, 1955 ~ April 25, 2024 (age 69) David Wayne Richards, age 69, of Whiteville, NC, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024. David was born in Martinsville, VA on April 24, 1955 to Valery [Read More]
February 5, 1949 ~ April 24, 2024 (age 75) Teresa Grainger Stephens 75, of Whiteville passed on Wednesday April 24, 2024 in Columbus Regional Healthcare. She was born February 5, 1949 in Horry County, SC [Read More]
June 17, 1965 ~ April 24, 2024 (age 58) Kevin Norman Fowler age 58, died Wednesday April 24, 2024, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center, Whiteville, NC. Born in Columbus County, NC, [Read More]
May 16, 1957 ~ April 24, 2024 (age 66) Betty Morgan, 66, of Hallsboro NC passed away April 24, 2024. She was born May 16,1957 to Irvin and Ruth Hickman. She is survived by her [Read More]
Repair crews installed a new pulley at Elwell Ferry this week, bring the venerable river crossing back into service a month sooner than expected. “We found a spare pulley and installed it,” said Dept. of [Read More]
By Amanda Irwin, Boys and Girls Home Debating whose house parent made the best fried chicken, checking in on how a fellow alumni was doing now or discussing the legendary size of former director Rube [Read More]
In those days, a newspaper office was a magical place. People were always moving, talking, coming and going. A single BB-sized hole in the darkened front door allowed the sunlight to show dancing dust motes [Read More]
April 14, 2024 Ms. Yvonne Marks is now resting in paradise. Ms. Marks put down the cares of this life Sunday afternoon, in Wilmington NC surrounded by her loving family. On Saturday, April 27, 2024 [Read More]
September 20, 1940 ~ April 22, 2024 (age 83) Ellison “Shorty” Solomon, 83, a resident of Premier Living, died Monday, April 22, 2024, at Premier Living & Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be Saturday, April [Read More]
December 2, 1946 ~ April 23, 2024 (age 77) Arrie “Ann” Mae Reynolds Watts, 77, of Chadbourn, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare in Whiteville. Arrie was born on [Read More]
Tommy Kent Spivey, age 80, died on April 23, 2024. Tommy was a lifelong resident of Tabor City, NC, the son of the late H. Cliff and Ruby H. Spivey. He was a farmer, and [Read More]
Two men were jailed after a chase Monday with speeds reaching 130 miles per hour. Jacques Ali Vereen, 29, of 619 Mollie Rd., Whiteville, as charged with felony fleeing to elude arrest and multiple traffic [Read More]
Charges won’t be filed against the Asheville residents who caught two bear cubs and took selfies with them last week. The men and women pulled two baby bears from a tree behind an apartment complex [Read More]
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