Doris Ann Coleman Lovette: Tabor City
1940 – 2019 Doris Ann Coleman Lovette of Tabor City died Friday, Sept. 20, in Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach. She was 78. Born in Columbus County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Coleman and Sally Moss Coleman. She is survived by her husband, Weldon Lovett of Tabor City; one daughter,…
Read MoreLivestream of Stallion football on ATMC
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A road trip to East Bladen promises to be a challenge for the Stallion varsity football squad from South Columbus High. Fans unable to make the trip to Elizabethtown can watch all the action online, with ATMC scheduled to Live Stream the game. Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m. at East…
Read MoreDriver flees after his Nissan slams school bus, witnesses say
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com One minor injury was reported after a Nissan Sentra plowed into the back of a Columbus County Schools bus east of Tabor City Friday afternoon, its driver disappearing down a nearby logging road, witnesses said. Witnesses, including the bus driver and the Nissan passenger left behind, said the driver grabbed a…
Read MoreFormer council member still giving to Loris
By JENN CAUSEY tribjenn@tabor-loris.com Gone but not forgotten, the late Estelle S. Wright continued giving to the city she served and loved this week, six months after she passed away. Mayor Todd Harrelson and Interim City Administrator Dennis Drozdak have received a check this week for $225,000 to go towards paying off the city’s Public…
Read More‘No evidence’ of sexual misconduct by county manager, investigation finds
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com No evidence supporting allegations of sexual misconduct by Columbus County Manager Mike Stephens has been found by outside investigators contracted by county commissioners, chairman Trent Burroughs said Monday. Jackson Lewis, a national law firm with offices in Raleigh, was hired to investigate allegations made by former Columbus County Board of Elections…
Read MoreEllis Alton Smith: Ash
1940 – 2019 Ellis Alton Smith of Ash died Sunday, Sept. 15, in his home. He was 78. Born Sept. 17, 1940 in Ash, he was the son of the late James Adron Smith and Vergie Duncan Smith and the widower of Betty Jean Todd Smith. He is survived by one son, Allen Smith of…
Read MoreMan charged with using stolen SUV to steal beer from five businesses
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A man with a taste for beer was arrested Sunday, accused of using a stolen SUV in thefts from three convenience stores and two grocery stores Saturday, Tabor City Police Department reports say. Dusty Jonathan Prince, 30, of Will Inman Road, Tabor City, was located by police Sunday and served with…
Read MoreHarvey Elbert Buck: Tabor City
1935 – 2019 Harvey Elbert Buck of Tabor City died Saturday, Sept. 14, in his home. He was 83. Born Nov. 19, 1935 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late John Harvey and Lula Estelle Long Buck. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Mincey Buck of the home; three sons, Harry…
Read MoreJose (Joey) Mario Alves: Loris
1988 – 2019 Jose (Joey) Mario Alves of Loris passed away suddenly Sunday, September 8. He was 30. Born Nov. 16, 1988 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Joey is survived by his beloved parents, Tony and Maria Alves; brother, C.J. Alves; and grandparents, Jose and Maria Reis. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.…
Read More2nd man wanted for questioning in triple murder
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com A second man is wanted for questioning in a triple murder near Whiteville. Jonathan Walter Watts, 37, of Whiteville is sought for questioning in the Sept. 7 slaying of a 5-year-old child and his parents on Brittany Lane south of Whiteville, a news release from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said…
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