Obituaries
Betsy Long McKee
Betsy Long McKee, 88, of Whiteville, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on October 17, 1937, in Columbus County to the late Jessie Elbert Long and Ada Bennett Long. She is survived […]
Month: January 2026
Obituaries
Catherine Jones Bilbo
Cathy was born in Baltimore Maryland on March 6, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Richard William Jones, Sr. and Alta Sebastian Jones. She grew up in Wilkesboro, NC and later attended Lees-McRae […]
Agriculture
Application Window Opens for 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grants
RALEIGH, N.C. — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, an annual initiative designed to strengthen the competitiveness of specialty crops across […]
Columbus County
Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Person of Interest in Larceny Case
COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigative Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to an ongoing larceny investigation. Investigators say the person pictured is a […]
Brunswick County
Winter Storm Safety: What to Do Before, During, and After Severe Weather
As winter weather approaches for this weekend, residents across Brunswick and Columbus counties are encouraged to prepare early and stay informed. The National Weather Service and NOAA have released a winter storm planning timeline […]
Brunswick County
BEMC Community Grants Support Local Programs Across Brunswick and Columbus Counties
Local nonprofits and community groups once again have an opportunity to receive support through the Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) Community Grants Program, an annual initiative that has strengthened organizations across the region for more […]
Brunswick County
SCAM ALERT: Sheriff’s Office Warns of Fraudulent Bond Payment Calls
Scammers posing as Law Enforcement are Demanding Immediate Bond Payments from Families of Recently Arrested Individuals. BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers […]
News
Why Cyber Experts Say to Think Twice Before Borrowing a Cable
Hidden‑tech charging cords like the O.MG Cable show how everyday items can be used for remote access. A charging cable that looks no different from the one on your desk has become one of the […]
Obituaries
Wanice McKinley Hewett
Leland, NC Wanice McKinley Hewett, age 73, of Leland, NC, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, in his home. Born May 18, 1952, in Bladen County, NC, he was the son of the late Robert […]
Obituaries
Charlie Barney Tyson Jr.
Winnabow, NC Charlie Barney Tyson, Jr., 72 of Winnabow, NC, formerly of Whiteville, NC, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, in the Brunswick Cove Living Center, Winnabow, NC. Born January 19, 1953, in Robeson County, […]