Whiteville Police will kick off an intensive enforcement effort on Valentine’s Day aimed at cracking down on speeders, squatted trucks, seatbelt use and other violations. Officer Christian Cribb, the city’s liaison in the Governor’s Highway [Read More]
The largest land conservation plan in North Carolina in 20 years was ordered by Gov. Roy Cooper Monday. Surrounded by state officials and environmentalists, Cooper signed the executive order calling for the preservation of one [Read More]
Local veteran organizations are partnering with government agencies to bring support for veterans to Columbus County in the form of job opportunities and transition assistance. NCWorks, with help from the Columbus County Veterans Council (CCVC), [Read More]
October 15, 1944 ~ February 9, 2024 (age 79) Willa Dean Hale Billings, 79, of Fair Bluff, NC, died Friday, February 9, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville. The funeral will be 1:00 [Read More]
September 12, 1938 ~ February 11, 2024 (age 85) Ray Earl Tedder, age 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Premier Living and Rehab, Lake Waccamaw, NC. Ray was born in Columbus County [Read More]
June 24, 1940 ~ February 10, 2024 (age 83) Carolyn “Carol” G. Smith, 83, of Ash passed away on Monday, February 10, 2024 at New Hanover Region Medical Center. She was born June 24, 1940 [Read More]
The forecast high winds for tomorrow (Tuesday) have led to a two hour delay for both county school systems. Buses cannot safely travel when wind speeds exceed 35 miles per hour, County Schools spokesman Kelly [Read More]
Citizen complaints led to the arrest of an alleged crack cocaine dealer near Whiteville on Thursday, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Broadus Jerome Justice, 48, with addresses of Wayne’s Way and 3445 Red [Read More]
February 9, 1933 ~ February 10, 2024 (age 91) Ellen Daughety Stephens, age 91, of Riegelwood, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Ellen was born in Kinston, NC on [Read More]
May 28, 1933 ~ February 9, 2024 (age 90) Mr. Santee Edgar Register, 90, of Whiteville NC peacefully entered his heavenly home surrounded by family on February 9, 2024. He was born in Columbus County [Read More]
February 2, 1941 ~ February 9, 2024 (age 83) Glenn Edward Hyer February 2, 1941 – February 9, 2024. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Glenn Edward Hyer. He will [Read More]
The Columbus County Community Farmers Market is open for last minute Valentine’s Day shopping from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Look for crafters, original artwork and pottery, jewelry makers, fresh local eggs [Read More]
A commercial turkey operation in Lenoir County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The positive sample was first identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh [Read More]
A multi-county effort focusing in western Columbus netted a number of traffic violations and a quantity of crystal meth Thursday. As part of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office conducted saturation [Read More]
Deputies searching for a suspect wanted in Robeson County arrested a man and detained a teenager with drugs and firearms Wednesday. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reported that Joseph Graham IV, 19, and a 17 [Read More]
Detectives are investigating the apparent shooting death of a Bladen County woman. The Bladen Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies were called to a home in the 18000 block of N.C. 87 at 8:49 p.m. Thursday [Read More]
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