Firefighters make entry through the roof during Saturday’s fire at the WTXY transmitter building.
Business

Breaking News: WTXY Transmitter Destroyed in Fire

by Jefferson Weaver in Business Comments Off on Breaking News: WTXY Transmitter Destroyed in Fire

Firefighters are mopping up after a fire destroyed the WTXY 103.9 FM broadcasting facility tonight (Saturday). The building on Virgil Street beside Central Baptist Church in Whiteville housed the transmitters and other equipment, WTXY General [Read More]
Government

Lake Discusses Projects; Gator Fest Sponsors Needed

by Crystal Faircloth in Government Comments Off on Lake Discusses Projects; Gator Fest Sponsors Needed

The March Town Hall meeting at Lake Waccamaw covered more than just the water in the lake itself. Well projects, DOT construction, and culverts were the main topics discussion on Tuesday night’s agenda. Commissioners and [Read More]
ELECTIONS 2024

GOP Convention Here March 21

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Precinct meetings for the Columbus County Republican party are being held through March 20. Meetings may be held in person, via telephone or Zoom, Chairman Sammy Hinson said. Precinct  chairs must have official minutes ready [Read More]
The Good News

The Good News for March 15

by Jefferson Weaver in Front Page Comments Off on The Good News for March 15

It looks like spring has sprung a little early this year. Get outside and enjoy this lovely sunshine and warmer temperatures. There is something for everyone going on in our county. Southern Farm Days runs [Read More]

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Obituaries

Mrs. Christine (McKenzie) Williams

March 16, 2024 Mrs. Christine McKenzie Williams 82, of Cedar Grove Community of Whiteville, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Saturday, March 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was [Read More]

Obituaries

Sabrina Rising

June 27, 1956 ~ March 15, 2024 (age 67) Sabrina Rising, age 67, joined the angels on March 15th, 2024, in Lower Cape Fear LifeCare after an 8-month long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was [Read More]

Obituaries

Lena H. Nance

Services are incomplete at this time. December 26, 1921 ~ March 16, 2024 (age 102) Lena H. Nance 102 of Whiteville transitioned into eternal rest on March 16, 2024. The family will receive friends at [Read More]

Obituaries

Antonio Jamal Maultsby Jr.

Services are incomplete at this time. March 29, 2016 ~ March 16, 2024 (age 7) Antonio Jamal Maultsby  Jr. 7 of Chadbourn transitioned into eternal rest on March 16, 2024.    

Obituaries

Rebecca Lucille (Blackwell) Strickland

December 27, 1941 ~ March 16, 2024 (age 82) With her family by her side, Rebecca Lucille Strickland “Granny Lou”, 82, of Cerro Gordo, passed peacefully on Saturday afternoon March 16, 2024, while in the [Read More]

Obituaries

Jerald Goins Gore

December 20, 1946 ~ March 17, 2024 (age 77) Jerald Goins Gore, 77, of Whiteville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in [Read More]

Obituaries

Dorothy Sutherland Council

April 13, 1925 ~ March 16, 2024 (age 98) Dorothy Sutherland Council, age 98, of Alpharetta, GA (formerly of Lake Waccamaw, NC) After a brief illness, our beloved Dorothy “Dotty” Sheppard Sutherland Council (April 13, [Read More]

Obituaries

Juanita (Suggs) Russ

November 15, 1930 ~ March 16, 2024 (age 93) Mrs. Juanita Suggs Russ 91, of Whiteville passed on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Columbus Regional Healthcare.  She was born November 15, 1930 in Columbus County, [Read More]

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Front Page

Fire Danger Increases

Wildfire conditions are increasing across the area, according to the National Weather Service and the N.C. Forest Service. Dry, windy conditions are expected to increase in the next 24 hours. combined with low humidity and [Read More]

Obituaries

Benny Raleigh Todd

June 25, 1943 ~ March 16, 2024 (age 80) Benny Raleigh Todd, 80, of Chadbourn, died on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville. Benny was born on June 25, [Read More]

Obituaries

Glenna Ruth (Pace) Hickman

November 13, 1932 ~ March 15, 2024 (age 91) Glenna Ruth (Pace) Hickman, 93, of Hallsboro, NC was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven early morning on Friday, March 15, 2024. She passed away peacefully [Read More]

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Front Page

Child Dies in Drive-by Shooting

Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for the suspects who shot and killed a seven year old boy Saturday night. Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers said several people were standing in the yard of a [Read More]

PUBLIC SAFETY

Breaking: Child Hit in Drive-by Shooting

An eight year old child was struck by gunfire during a drive-by shooting on Braswell Road near Chadbourn Saturday evening. Emergency radio traffic indicated the child was transported to Columbus Regional. The sheriff’s office is [Read More]

Firefighters make entry through the roof during Saturday’s fire at the WTXY transmitter building.
Business

Breaking News: WTXY Transmitter Destroyed in Fire

Firefighters are mopping up after a fire destroyed the WTXY 103.9 FM broadcasting facility tonight (Saturday). The building on Virgil Street beside Central Baptist Church in Whiteville housed the transmitters and other equipment, WTXY General [Read More]

Front Page

The Good News for March 15

It looks like spring has sprung a little early this year. Get outside and enjoy this lovely sunshine and warmer temperatures. There is something for everyone going on in our county. Southern Farm Days runs [Read More]

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Front Page

Southern Farm Days Opens with Big Crowds

Southern Farm Days opened at the Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home today. Friday is always student day at the event, but there were plenty of grownups exploring the displays, browsing the antique swap shop, [Read More]

Obituaries

Kevin Lee Byrne

Services are incomplete at this time September 12, 1950 ~ March 13, 2024 (age 73) Kevin Lee Byrne, 73, of Lumberton, died on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, while in the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center [Read More]

Obituaries

Charles Neil Sellers, Jr.

October 20, 1971 ~ March 13, 2024 (age 52) Charles Neil Sellers, Jr. age 52 of Tabor City, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the home of his parents. Neil was born on [Read More]

The Parade of Power -- one of the largest antique tractor parades in the state-- returns Saturday with Southern Farm Days. (file photo)
Front Page

Southern Farm Days Opens Friday

Hit and miss engines, horse drawn plows, antique tractors and so much more will take center stage Friday through Sunday at the Boys and Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw. The 14th annual Southern Farm Days, [Read More]

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Front Page

Boil Advisory Lifted; Highway Project Continues

The boil advisory at Lake Waccamaw has been lifted. Town officials said tests returned Wednesday showed no contaminants in samples of the town water supply. The advisory was originally issued due to construction along Chaunceytown [Read More]

Obituaries

Azaleigh Shelby Grace Hufton

March 12, 2024 ~ March 12, 2024 Raffaela Elizabeth and Shaun Hufton announce the birth and death of Azaleigh Shelby Grace Hufton on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Friends may visit our tribute page to leave [Read More]

Obituaries

Mr. Johnnie “Percy” McKoy Jr.

March 11, 2024 With tender hands of compassion and genuine hearts of love, the Majestic Family joins with the devoted loved ones of Mr. Johnnie “Percy” McKoy Jr. as they prepare to say “until we [Read More]

Obituaries

Janice Long Beck Davis

Janice Long Beck Davis, 78, of Nakina, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Whiteville, NC. She was the daughter of the late [Read More]

Obituaries

Michael “Turkey Mike” Davis

November 27, 1967 — March 11, 2024 Michael Aubrey Davis, affectionately known as “Turkey Mike” passed away at his home on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born in Bladen County on November 27, 1967, [Read More]

Elections 2024

GOP Convention Here March 21

Precinct meetings for the Columbus County Republican party are being held through March 20. Meetings may be held in person, via telephone or Zoom, Chairman Sammy Hinson said. Precinct  chairs must have official minutes ready [Read More]

Obituaries

Paulette Josieana (Hatcher) Burney

January 14, 1970 ~ March 11, 2024 (age 54) Memorial  services will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 1 pm in the union funeral home chapel, 571 West South Railroad Street, Clarkton, NC.   [Read More]

Obituaries

Mrs. Alease (Burns) Randall

March 10, 2024 Mrs. Alease Burns Randall 89 of Whiteville, NC exchanged this life for a home in glory on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center Wilmington, NC. She was the [Read More]

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