April 2026 - BC NEWS & DOLLAR-SAVER

Beck’s Restaurant remains a cornerstone of Calabash‑style seafood tradition

April 30, 2026 BC News Staff 0

One of the town’s original seafood houses continues to draw locals and visitors with its classic fried platters and long-running coastal heritage. Beck’s Restaurant in Calabash stands as one of the oldest and most recognizable […]

Karen Lynn Sawonik – Bolivia NC

April 30, 2026 Martin 0

Karen Lynn Sawonik, 78, of Bolivia, North Carolina passed on April 20, 2026. Karen was born on October 8, 1947, daughter of the late Richard and Dolores Farr. She was a graduate of Regina Highschool […]

JoAnn Britt Garrell – Whiteville NC

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JoAnn Britt Garrell, 77, of Whiteville, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville, NC. A native of Chadbourn, JoAnn was born […]

Joey Allen Garrell – Beaverdam NC

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Joey Allen Garrell, 65, of the Beaverdam community, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at his residence. Joey was born on March 6, 1961, son of the late Floyd Allen Garrell and Jean […]

Mother Eunice J. Jackson – Whiteville NC

April 30, 2026 Martin 0

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mother Eunice J. Jackson 88 of Whiteville, NC; who departed this life on April 26, 2026. She will be dearly missed by family, friends […]

Edward Francis Dowling – Carolina Shores NC

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Edward Francis Dowling, 89, of Carolina Shores, NC passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. Edward was born in The Bronx NY on June 7, 1936, and a son of the late Joseph Dowling and Anastasia O’Keefe […]

Frances Luanna Hillsgrove – Sunset Beach NC

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Frances Luanna Hillsgrove, 97, of Sunset Beach, NC passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. Frances was born on September 29, 1928, in Gilmanton, NH and was the daughter of the […]

Rock Classics WTXY is Moving Down the Dial to 101.7 FM

April 30, 2026 BC News Staff 0

COLUMBUS COUNTY — Rock Classics WTXY is preparing to shift its FM presence, after the Federal Communications Commission approved a frequency change for translator W280FO, which rebroadcasts AM 1540 WTXY. Station owner and morning host […]

South Carolina Lifts Statewide Burn Ban Effective Friday Morning

April 30, 2026 BC News Staff 0

The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) has announced that the statewide burning ban will be lifted for all counties starting at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1. The decision follows a shift in weather patterns […]

Robert “Bob” Roy Blackwell – Southport NC

April 30, 2026 Martin 0

Robert “Bob” Roy Blackwell, 90 of Southport, North Carolina passed on April 26, 2026. Mr. Blackwell was born November 5, 1935, one of ten children born to the late George William Blackwell, Sr. and Phyllis […]

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Month: April 2026

Beck’s Restaurant remains a cornerstone of Calabash‑style seafood tradition

Karen Lynn Sawonik – Bolivia NC

JoAnn Britt Garrell – Whiteville NC

Joey Allen Garrell – Beaverdam NC

Mother Eunice J. Jackson – Whiteville NC

Edward Francis Dowling – Carolina Shores NC

Frances Luanna Hillsgrove – Sunset Beach NC

Rock Classics WTXY is Moving Down the Dial to 101.7 FM

South Carolina Lifts Statewide Burn Ban Effective Friday Morning

Robert “Bob” Roy Blackwell – Southport NC

Deputies Searching for Missing 16‑Year‑Old Jenna Armstrong; Maybe in Brunswick County