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Articles in the Commentary section are opinions, not news.
We feature columns by staff members and guests, letters to the editor, and editorials from Columbuscountynews.com.

Dissenting opinions are always welcome and encouraged. Length should be no more than 300 words. Libelous, vulgar and defamatory language will not be published. Personal attacks and ad hominem criticisms of individuals will not be published.

Comments, compliments, criticisms, observations, testimonials, and other submissions are welcome. 

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    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]
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    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]
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    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]
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    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.    
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    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]
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Jefferson Weaver is the Managing Editor of Columbus County News and he can be reached at (910) 914-6056, (910) 632-4965, or by email at [email protected].