The big day for many hunters is right around the corner. Dove season opens September 2 across North Carolina. The first season ends Oct. 7, with the second and third...
Deputies and Whiteville Police stayed busy with several reports of property damage by firearms through the weekend. A home in the 300 block of North Thompson in Whiteville was hit...
The reported boyfriend of a murder victim Alissa Lee’s mother has been charged in the April killing. Brandon Wayne Mincey, 41, has been in jail since May on a charge...
The dance competition set for this past Saturday at Whiteville High School was cancelled for non-payment of the rental fee. Superintendent Jonathan Williams said today (Monday) that the organizers for...
March 21, 1973 ~ August 18, 2023 (age 50) Shandel Allen McPherson, 50, of Whiteville, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 18th, 2023. A native of the Beaverdam community, Shandel was...
July 25, 1947 ~ August 18, 2023 (age 76) Hugh Thomas “Tommy” McPherson, Sr. age 76, of the Western Prong Community of Clarkton, went to be with his Savior and...
While puppies were clutched in the arms of several young visitors at Family Fur Day today (Saturday) the pigs were among the most popular adoptable animals at the second annual...
Each summer, the Helms Nature Preserve holds their annual Pioneer Day Camp for children and teenage youth for five days in June. The camp is funded and hosted through the...
November 28, 1966 ~ August 17, 2023 (age 56) Lawrence Scott Shaw age 57, of Whiteville, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, in his home. Born in New Hanover County, NC., he...
There’s plenty of family time to be had in Columbus this weekend. Hangout with APS or catch a movie at the museum. Be sure log onto www.columbuscountynews.com for absolutely free...
Organizers for the Who Hotter Than Me dance contest violated the city school’s rental policies, and the show has been cancelled, officials said Thursday. The show was not sponsored by...
July 9, 1930 ~ August 17, 2023 (age 93) Jackie Bullard, 93, of Bladenboro, died on Thursday, August 17, 2023, while in her daughter’s home. Graveside services will be conducted...
January 13, 1951 ~ August 17, 2023 (age 72) Linda Diane Cartrette age 72, died Thursday, August 17, 2023, in home. Born in Columbus County, NC, she was the daughter of the late...
From three to six inches of rain fell in parts of Columbus County Wednesday, blocking streets and flooding neighborhoods. One woman had to be rescued when she drove her car...
While the Who Hotter than Me contest is a chance for dancers to shine, many eyes will likely be on the celebrity judge for the Aug. 26 event at Whiteville...
Mr. Bruce Glen Womack 71, of Brunswick, NC formerly of Hope Mills, NC entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington,...