Obituaries
Frank Gerhardt Walter
Frank Gerhardt Walter, formerly of Monroe, New York, passed away early in the morning on January 27th at the age of 83. Frank was born and raised in upstate New York, where he grew up […]
Month: January 2026
Obituaries
Diana Louise Clark
Diana Louise Clark, a spirited traveler and beloved cafeteria confidante, set off on her greatest adventure yet on January 28, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on December 8, 1951, in Wilmington, Diana spent […]
Obituaries
Jackie Faye Ammons Mazariegos
Jackie Faye Ammons Mazariegos, 67, of the Beaverdam Community in Clarendon, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her residence. Jackie was born on July 20, 1958, daughter of the late George Ammons and […]
Obituaries
Victoria “Vickie” Hutchens VanNote
Victoria “Vickie” Hutchens VanNote, age 78, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on January 18, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Richard and Frances Hutchens. […]
Obituaries
Ember Renee Sue McLaughlin
Ember Renee Sue McLaughlin, beloved daughter of Carson and Sierra (Price) McLaughlin, was born on January 18, 2026, at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune where she shortly passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. Though […]
Obituaries
David Allan Ellis
David Allan Ellis, 79, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on January 25, 2026. He was born on November 24, 1946, in Alliance, Ohio. David grew up in Ohio and graduated […]
Brunswick County
Oak Island Announces Temporary Closure of W. Beach Drive for Beach Project Work
No thru‑traffic allowed past 69th Place West during daily closure window Oak Island, NC — Town officials have announced a temporary daily closure of W. Beach Drive from 69th Place West to The Point beginning […]
Columbus County
Columbus County Commissioners to Hold Emergency Meeting Friday at 8:30am
WHITEVILLE — The Columbus County Board of Commissioners will convene an emergency called meeting on Friday, January 30, at 8:15 a.m. at the county’s administrative building on West Webster Street in Whiteville. The meeting was […]
Columbus County
Columbus County Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Approaching Winter Storm
County activates emergency operations as hazardous winter weather approaches. Columbus County, NC — Officials have issued a State of Emergency as a significant winter storm is forecast to impact the region beginning January 30, […]
Government
NC Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Weekend Storm
Governor Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for another round of winter weather expected to arrive Saturday morning. The declaration activates the State Emergency Response Team and ensures the […]