Teacher from Green Sea charged with sex crime involving Lake Waccamaw student
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com NOTE: This story has been edited to correct a description of the sex crime alleged against Jody Watts. An allegation of “inappropriate communications” with a student at Thomas Academy in Lake Waccamaw has resulted in the arrest of a teacher from Green Sea on child sex charges. Jody Watts, 49, of…
Read MoreRep. Jones named NC House Majority Leader
By DEUCE NIVEN tribdeuce@tabor-loris.com State Rep. Brenden Jones of Tabor City has been elected Majority Leader of the North Carolina House or Representatives. Jones election Tuesday was “by an overwhelming majority of his colleagues, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in leadership,” a news release from his office said. “With deep gratitude and…
Read MoreDanny Ray Martin: Evergreen
1955 – 2024 Danny Ray Martin of Evergreen died Monday, Nov. 18, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter, Whiteville. He was 69. Born in Columbus County, he was the son of the late Edward Martin Jr. and Mary Troy. He is survived by his wife, Shelly North Martin of the home; three brothers, David…
Read MoreDr. Donna Marie Brooks Fonvielle: Loris
1949 – 2024 Dr. Donna Marie Brooks Fonvielle of Loris passed away on Monday, November 18, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River. She was 75. Born March 24, 1949, in Loris, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Ruthledge Brooks and the late Mary Belle Bellamy Brooks. Survivors include her daughter, Andressa Fonvielle…
Read MoreGlennie Bell Cartrette Hardee: Loris
1938 – 2024 Glennie Bell Cartrette Hardee of Loris passed away on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. She was 86. Born Jan. 29, 1938, in Green Sea, she was the daughter of the late Frank Calvin Cartrette and the late Ida Glendora Harrelson. Mrs. Hardee was a homemaker and a longtime…
Read MoreWendy English Stalvey: Loris
1972 – 2024 Wendy English Stalvey of Loris passed away on Nov. 14 at McLeod Loris. She was 52. Born Aug. 12, 1972, in Loris, she was the daughter of the late Tommy English, Sr. and the late Elsie Mae King English. Survivors include her sons, Chris English, Sr. and Johnathon R. Herring, Sr.; brothers…
Read MoreHelen Louise Pearce Bush: Green Sea
1948 – 2024 Helen Louise Pearce Bush of Green Sea passed away on Nov. 17 after a 6-plus year-long battle with colon cancer. She was 76. She was born Nov. 1, 1948 in Whitesboro, New York. She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Pearce; her mother, Winifred Boss Pearce; and her sister, Linda Giordano.…
Read MoreJohn Mack Cartrette: Clarendon
1950 – 2024 John Mack “JM” Cartrette of Clarendon died Sunday, Nov. 17. He was 74. Born Oct. 17, 1950 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late John Austin Cartrette and the widower of Linda Diane Williams Cartrette. He is survived by his mother, Alma Lois Hinson Cartrette; one son, John Marty…
Read MoreIrene Allen Holmes: Little River
1935 – 2024 Irene Allen Holmes passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, at her home in Little River. She was 89. Born Jan. 26, 1935, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late John Daniel Allen and the late Florence Benson Allen. Mrs. Holmes and her husband owned and operated the Coastal Motel…
Read MoreTerry Ronald Buffkin: Loris
1943 – 2024 Terry Ronald Buffkin of Loris passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 81. Born in Columbus County on Aug. 13, 1943, he was the son of the late Jamison Buffkin, and the late Lucille Strickland Buffkin. Mr. Terry served his country with courage,…
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