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Ms. Minnie Blanks

July 30, 2021 Columbus County News Obituaries Comments Off

June 23, 1946 ~ July 28, 2021 (age 75)

Ms. Minnie Blanks transitioned from labor to reward late Wednesday evening, July 28, 2021 at West Bladen Assisted Living in Bladenboro.

Precious moments have been sat aside by this devoted family on Sunday afternoon, August 1, 2021, 5pm – 7pm in the main Chapel on the campus of Majestic Funeral Home in Riegelwood

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VBS Guide for Summer 2023

As schools close for the summer, Columbus County churches are setting up for their Vacation Bible Schools, From the eastern end to the west, there are plenty of opportunities for children and their families to [Read More]
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The Good News June 3

Dry weather and partly cloudy skies will make for a nice weekend in Columbus County. Get out and enjoy some of the events happening on Saturday. Be sure to log onto www.columbuscountynews.com for absolutely free [Read More]
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Stomach Bug Closes Hallsboro-Artesia

Hallsboro Artesia Elementary School closed at 12:15 p.m. today, and will remain closed tomorrow due to an outbreak of a stomach virus. The county school system made the announcement this morning shortly before noon. Classes [Read More]
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Mom’s Friend Charged in Murder Case

The reported boyfriend of the mother of a woman found dead in April has been arrested. Brandon Wayne Mincey, 41, of Country Village Estates, Hallsboro, is being held under $750,000 secured bond. He faces one [Read More]
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Two Injured in Monday Shootings

Two shootings were reported in Columbus County on Monday, but neither victim sustained life-threatening injuries, according to the sheriff’s office. Just after 1 p.m., a teenager reported that he was walking on a road in [Read More]