Wadis Earl Stephens: Tabor City
1950 – 2017 Wadis Earl Stephens of the Iron Hill community near Tabor City passed on Thursday, April 13, at his residence. He was 66. He is survived by his daughter, Tamika Gore and son, Willie McKvain; one brother, Fredrick Stephens of Lumberton; three sisters, Lora Williams, Ella Stephens, and Juanita Smith, all…
Read MoreLisa Renee Soles: Tabor City
1971 – 2017 Lisa Renee Soles of Tabor City died Saturday, April 15, in Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville. She was 45. Born Oct. 31, 1971 in Columbus County, she was the daughter of Tex and Peggy Cribb Housand. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Michael Lynn Soles;…
Read MoreGun store burglary nets 51 weapons worth $26K
By DEUCE NIVEN An overnight break-in last week at The Gun Exchange near Whiteville netted thieves 51 weapons worth more than $26,000 dollars, Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reports show. Store workers discovered the break-in Friday morning, thieves apparently making entry after closing Thursday night by forcing open a door, sheriff’s spokeswoman Michelle Tatum…
Read MoreDanny Lloyd Nealy: Tabor City
1956 – 2017 Danny Lloyd Nealy of Tabor City passed away Sunday, April 16, at Angel House HospiceCareCenter in Whiteville. He was 61. Born on March 16, 1956 in Loris, he was the son of the late Lloyd Nealy and the late Betty Jean Hardee Nealy. Mr. Nealy was a retired brick mason and…
Read MoreWadis Earl Stephens: Tabor City
1950 – 2017 Wadis Earl Stephens of the Iron Hill community near Tabor City passed on Thursday, April 13, at his residence. He was 66. He is survived by his daughter, Tamika Gore and son, Willie McKvain; one brother, Fredrick Stephens of Lumberton; three sisters, Lora Williams, Ella Stephens, and Juanita Smith, all of Tabor…
Read MoreDogs seized, cruelty charges filed
By DEUCE NIVEN Cases of animal cruelty near Tabor City and Whiteville resulted in the seizure of eight dogs and multiple charges of cruelty to animals and failure to vaccinate for rabies, Columbus County Animal Control Director Joey Prince said. Andrew and Ashley Wilson of Herbert Norris Road east of Tabor City were issued…
Read MoreDogs seized, cruelty charges filed
By DEUCE NIVEN Cases of animal cruelty near Tabor City and Whiteville resulted in the seizure of eight dogs and multiple charges of cruelty to animals and failure to vaccinate for rabies, Columbus County Animal Control Director Joey Prince said. Andrew and Ashley Wilson of Herbert Norris Road east of Tabor City were…
Read MoreRolling smoke
Story & Photo By DEUCE NIVEN A big mound of tires burned at the end of Deer Lane east of Tabor City Tuesday afternoon in a fire apparently resulting from an effort to get rid of some yard debris that got out of control. First responding firefighters reported up to 2,000 tires involved,…
Read MoreRolling Smoke
Story & Photo By DEUCE NIVEN A big mound of tires burned at the end of Deer Lane east of Tabor City Tuesday afternoon in a fire apparently resulting from an effort to get rid of some yard debris that got out of control. First responding firefighters reported up to 2,000 tires involved, prompting…
Read MoreEdie Hewett Carlile: Lumberton
1965 – 2017 Edie Hewett Carlile of Lumberton, died Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter in Whiteville. She was 51. Born Dec. 29, 1965 in Robeson County, she was the daughter of the late Dian Prince Barnes. She is survived by her husband, Harlan Carlile of Lumberton;…
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