The newest workforce training mobile lab for high school welding students in Columbus County comes in the form of ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.’ A ribbon cutting ...
An avid bird watcher and local artist is taking her love of feathered friends to new heights in Columbus County. Bess Taylor has made it her goal to paint the 224 species of birds that live in or pass...
The state primaries aren’t until March 5, but several statewide races are already lining up on one party’s ticket. Whiteville native Chuck Stanley announced this week that he is seeking the Republican...
This weekend has the perfect weather in store for a motorcycle ride. Hop on your bike and head out to Whiteville to support a good cause. Be sure log onto www.columbuscountynews.com for absolutely fr...
November 29, 1955 ~ August 1, 2023 (age 67) Kenneth Allen Harley Sr., 67 of Cerro Gordo transitioned into eternal rest on August 1, 2023. Survivors are: sons: Kenneth Allen Harley Jr. and Kendale Dean...
September 3, 1957 ~ August 3, 2023 (age 65) Paula Gay Simmons Gordon, 65, of Chadbourn, died suddenly on Thursday, August 3, 2023, while in the Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, NC. P...
August 4, 1941 ~ August 2, 2023 (age 81) Myrtle D. Hammond 81, of Whiteville passed on August 2, 2023 at the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville. She was born August 4, 1941 in Columbus C...
Veterans Council You ask: What is a Veterans Council? The purpose of the Veterans Council is to speak as a unified voice when presenting concerns regarding the general welfare of veterans of this coun...
Gerson Brown will spend 300 to 420 months – up to 35 years – in prison after being found guilty of repeatedly raping a nine year old girl. Brown, 24, began abusing the girl when she was six in 2016, a...
Southeastern Community College and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute joined forces to offer a truck driver training course starting Aug. 1, when 13 students will work for qualificatio...
Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification card for voting in North Carolina can now go to their county board of electionsoffice to get a free ID. Most voters have a North Carolina...
December 28, 1941 — August 1, 2023 LeRoy Register, Jr., 81, walked into the presence of his Lord and Savior, and a beautiful reunion with loved ones on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. LeRoy was a beloved hu...
February 5, 1954 ~ August 2, 2023 (age 69) Desonia Williams Martin, 69, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. Arrangements will be announced by Peoples...
February 23, 1952 ~ July 31, 2023 (age 71) Robert Randolph Carroll Jr. 71, of Riegelwood NC, affectionately known as “Randy” began his life of everlasting peace on July 31,2023. Randy was ...
Sometimes safety devices can actually become hazards. Lake Waccamaw has multiple poles marking No Wake and safety zones around much of the lake. Lightning strikes, boat collisions, and age can cause t...
For the second year in a row the Whiteville Police Department hosted its National Night Out at City Hall in Whiteville. And although the rain shut the event down a bit early, everyone in attendance l...