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Columbus Co. Sheriff’s Office rescues puppy after overdose

Property · Columbus County

Columbus Co. Sheriff’s Office rescues puppy after overdose

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The puppy was checked out by Columbus County Sheriff’s Animal Protective Services Officers and transported to a shelter.See the Story

Margaret Pearl McLamb: Wilmington

Tabor City · Tabor City

Margaret Pearl McLamb: Wilmington

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1944 – 2025 Margaret Pearl McLamb of Wilmington, formerly of Nakina, died Tuesday, June 3, at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. She was 80. Born Oct. 10, 1944, in New Hanover County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Munroe Lowery and Sarah Blanche Hewett Lowery Faulk and the widow of John Robert McLamb. She is survived by one daughter, Vanessa Dee Smith of Lampasas, Tesax; two sons, Nicky McLamb of Lake…See the Story

Robin Marie Alford: Horry

Tabor City · Tabor City

Robin Marie Alford: Horry

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1960 – 2025 Robin Marie Alford of Horry died Sunday, June 1, in her home. She was 65. Born February 23, 1960 in Queens, Newy York, she was the daughter of the late Michael Sottosanti and Carol Arnone Sottosanti. She is survived by her husband, Harry Bryan Alford of the home; four daughters, Nicole Strickland of Tabor City, Carolann Cotton of Whiteville, Lynn Ratley of Mullins, Kimberly Alford of Conway; two sons, Johnny Felice of …Read Article

Cora Nealey – CCN – Columbus County News

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Westside Funeral Home of Tabor City. April 24, 1933 — June 4, 2025 Mrs. Cora Nealey, age 92, of the Clarendon Community, Tabor City, NC,Columbus County · Columbus County Read Article

Whiteville Police launch community survey to guide future planning

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WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — The Whiteville Police Department is inviting residents to participate in a new community survey aimed at strengthening public engagement and shaping the department’s future strategic plan. According to a release from Whiteville Police, the survey is part of ongoing efforts to build stronger community relations following the support of its new “We Call, We Care” program. The department hopes to gather input directly from r…Whiteville · Whiteville See the Story

Online Services Down for County Water Customers – CCN – Columbus County News

County water customers are being required to pay their bills in person at the utilities office while new software goes online. A notice via the county’s website says that upgrades to the utility department’s computerSoftware · Columbus County Read Article

Field Damaged, Cat Missing After Break-in – CCN – Columbus County News

Someone broken into a home, released the family cat, left a shirt, and may have damaged a field near Tabor City Friday, without stealing anything of value. A resident of the home in the 100Cats · Tabor City Read Article

Developer Wants 4,500 New Homes Near Lake – CCN – Columbus County News

Developers want to bring 4,500 new homes to an area north of Lake Waccamaw. The plan by Advance Land and Timber LLC received a positive endorsement from the planning board last week. The Planned UnitLake Waccamaw · Lake Waccamaw Read Article

Myrtle Alpha McCumbee: Whiteville

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1942 – 2025 Myrtle Alpha McCumbee of Whiteville passed away Monday, June 2. She was 82. Born in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Curtis Clewis and Clara Suggs Clewis Watts. She is survived by one son, Gary McCumbee (Loretta) of Whiteville; a daughter, Angela Chestnutt (Brian) of Tabor City; two sisters, Eunice Ward of Chadbourn and Mildred Hardwick of Whiteville; and two grandchildren, McKenzie and Bailey Chestnut…Tabor City · Tabor City Read Article

Victoria “Vicky” Johnson Lefler: North Myrtle Beach

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1953 – 2025 In Loving Memory of Vicky Lefler Victoria “Vicky” Johnson Lefler, born Aug. 10, 1953, to Annie Grace (Holt) and Doston Clio Johnson passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her devoted family in North Myrtle Beach on May 30 after an extended illness. Vicky lived a happy life filled with love, family, and friends. Vicky was the devoted spouse of Berry Anderson “Andy” Lefler and a loving mother to her son, Chris …Tabor City · Tabor City Read Article

James Earl Hill, Jr.: Whiteville

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1046 – 2025 James Earl Hill, Jr. of Whiteville passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, June 1, at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville. He was 78. Jim was born to the late James Earl Hill and Annie Louise Thompson Hill on Sept. 15, 1946 in Columbus County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Kenneth Hill. Upon graduating from Whiteville High School, he obtaine…Tabor City · Tabor City See the Story