News Briefs for August 3, 2025
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Academy, scheduled to begin Sept. 16. This free, 10-week program offers citizens a behind-the-scenes look at how the Sheriff’s Office operates, with in-depth sessions led by deputies, investigators, detention staff, and specialized units.
Greg Hewett, Doug Smith and other volunteers destroyed a large beaver dam in Soules Swamp Friday with the assistance of an explosives expert. The work is being done to help reduce some of the flooding problems in the downtown area. The expert was paid for by donations collected from downtown business owners.
A high speed chase through Whiteville Thursday night ended with a suspect fighting law enforcement officers in the area of Zaxby’s on U.S. 701 North. Sheriff Bill Rogers said officers attempted to stop a known wanted suspect near Walmart, and the suspect fled.
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