A fire on the stateline required the assistance of multiple departments Wednesday. A home, multiple vehicles and another structure were consumed in the blaze near Tabor City. Smoke was visible...
A traffic violation led to the arrest of a Williams Tosnwhip man and his conviction for multiple drug felonies. Johnathan Terrell Jordan, 36, was sentenced to 19-24 years in prison...
The driver who led officers from multiple agencies on a high speed chase in September faces more charges. Claude Jarrett Jr., 47, of Longs, S.C., was arrested Wednesday on multiple...
Someone took a carport from a residence near Cerro Gordo, according to sheriff’s reports. Janice Nash, who owns the property, contacted the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office after a real estate...
All five early polls are staying busy in Columbus County as more voters take advantage of one stop voting. Of the county’s more than 37,000 registered voters, 8,592 – roughly...
September 28, 1940 – October 22, 2024 Carlon “Carl” Robbins, 84, of Whiteville, died on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System in Whiteville, NC. Carl was b...
September 9, 1949 – October 20, 2024 Ms. Mitchell Saunders Brown, 75, of Lake Waccamaw, died on Sunday, October 21, 2024, at Premier Living Nursing Center. Mitchell was born on...
December 12, 1965 ~ October 23, 2024 (age 58) Rosalyn Beryl White, 58, of 1316 Rico Road, Whiteville, NC, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. She...
July 19, 1952 ~ October 21, 2024 (age 72) Virginia Rose Jacobs Caison 72, of Bolton passed on Monday, October 21, 2024. She was born July 19, 1952 in Columbus County, the daughter...
Good evening, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with today’s weather update. Wednesday October 23, 2024. A cold front will cross the area Thursday. The only fanfare will be that of a...
January 13, 1978 ~ October 20, 2024 (age 46) Ms. Elizabeth Ann Spencer passed on Oct. 20, 2024 at her residence. Viewing will be held on Friday October 25, 2024, 1 til 5pm...
District Attorney Jon David was recognized by Attorney General Josh Stein Tuesday for David’s efforts to combat opioids, violent crime and child abuse. David, who is chief prosecutor for Columbus,...
State highway officials are seeking comments about a proposed roundabout for a busy downtown Whiteville intersection. The Department of Transportation plans to convert the intersection of Lee, Frankli...
Her roses were blooming when we said goodbye to my mother-in-law the other day. I don’t know all the varieties she had growing in front of what was her home....
October 22, 2024 Brother James Leonardo Powell 57, affectionately known as “Lee” of Hallsboro, NC, answered the call of Allah on, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his residence. Janazah Praye...
Hello friends, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with today’s weather update, for Tuesday evening October 22, 2024. We’re starting to approach record levels of dryness… and there...