Robert Kay Hughes: Tabor City
Robert Kay Hughes of Tabor City went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 6 at McLeod Regional Medical Center Hospice House in Florence. He was 93. He was the husband of the late Bessie Bernice Ward Hughes and the son of the late Hugh and Kathleen Veronica Hughes. He…
Read MoreVerna Mae Floyd Prince: Loris
Verna Mae Floyd Prince of Loris passed away Monday, Aug. 3 at her daughter’s home following an illness. She was 84. Mrs. Prince was born on Aug. 15, 1930 in Loris, a daughter of Mr. Thomas Floyd, Sr. and Mrs. Lena Floyd. Mrs. Prince was a homemaker and a member of Green Sea…
Read MoreUPDATE: Louisiana sends NC Angels home
By DEUCE NIVEN Tuesday post Scoring first in the fourth found of the Dixie Girls Softball Angels X-Play World Series in Carthage was not enough for the North Carolina State Champions South Columbus Angels (ages 9-10). Louisiana came back with four runs in the fourth inning, another in the top of the fifth…
Read MoreElizabeth Sykes Harrelson: Tabor City
Elizabeth Sykes Harrelson of Tabor City age 90 died Saturday in her home. Born in Harnett County. She was 90 She was the daughter of the late James Sykes and Sarah Milligan Sykes. She was the widow of Dozier Harrelson. She is survived by two daughters, Ruth Ann Hayes of Conway, Jean…
Read MoreNC Angels top Florida in World Series
By DEUCE NIVEN North Carolina State Champions South Columbus Angels (ages 9-10) came from behind to claim a 7-3 victory in the opening round of the Dixie Girls Softball Angels X-Play World Series in Carthage Saturday. Florida scored first, three runs in top of the second inning, but the South Columbus girls shook…
Read MoreDJ Sarvis: Myrtle Beach
DJ Sarvis of Myrtle Beach passed away Thursday, Aug. 6. He was 29. DJ was born Jan. 28, 1986 in Loris, a son of Danny and Connie Branton Sarvis. He graduated from Loris High School in 2004 and was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church. DJ was also a Boy Scout…
Read MorePearl Christine Yeley Cartrette: Tabor City
Pearl Christine Yeley Cartrette of York died Thursday, Aug. 6, in Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill. She was 76. Born in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Huie L. Yeley and Archie Pearl Wilson Yeley. She is survived by her husband, David Lee Cartrette of York; a daughter, Henrietta Cartrette…
Read MoreNichole Elizabeth Puckett: Tabor City
Nichole Elizabeth Puckett of Tabor City died Thursday, Aug. 6, in her home. She was 24. Born in Horry County, she was the daughter of Charles Kent Puckett and Deanne G. Puckett. In addition to her parents she is survived by two daughters, Hannah Leah Cartrette and Raelynn Grace Elizabeth Puckett of…
Read MoreStephen Frederick Frotton: Nakina
Stephen Frederick Frotton of Nakina died Wednesday, Aug. 5 in the Lower Cape Fear HospiceCenter, Whiteville. He was 71. Born Dec. 28, 1943 in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph H. Frotton and Doris L. Dickinson Frotton.Mr. Frotton was a Veteran of the United States Navy. In…
Read MoreStorm damage, maybe a tornado, at Chadbourn
By DEUCE NIVEN High winds, possibly accompanied by a tornado, toppled trees and power lines, ripped limbs loose, and demolished some small buildings including a horse stable in and near Chadbourn Wednesday. Klondyke/Chadbourn Fire/Rescue Chief Randy Guyton said there were no reported injuries from the 5 p.m. storm, but scattered damage that stretched…
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