The suspect in a domestic violence case ended up back in jail after she allegedly made repeated calls to 911. Whitney Iesha Miller, 35, was held under no bond. Court...
A Chadbourn man is in jail under no bond after allegedly attacking a man in Evergreen, biting him repeatedly while trying to steal his car. The suspect later allegedly fought...
City of Whiteville officials today (July 17) announced that residents are being urged to cut water usage by ten percent due to the ongoing drought. Emergency Management Director Hal Lowder...
County drug agents arrested an alleged dealer in a “date rape” drug during a patrol in Whiteville Tuesday (July 14). Kenneth Burgess Jr., 21, was charged with felony possession of...
An early morning thief is hoping to get lucky after stealing lottery tickets from a Delco store. Columbus county Sheriff’s Deputies were called to an alarm at the Delco minimart...
The Columbus County Board of Elections did not violate the law when its virtual meeting on June 8 failed due to technical difficulties. The State Board of Elections discussed the...
A town board member’s advocacy for an illegal seafood market may have violated the state’s open meetings laws, based on emails obtained from the town of Chadbourn. It’s the second...
Crews are on the scene of a burst water main in northern Whiteville. A burst water main is causing traffic delays and water outages in the area of J.K. Powell...
The Columbus County Animal Shelter is closed until Monday for renovations. Animal Protective Services announced on social media today (Thursday) that the shelter will be closed Friday and Saturday to...
A narcotics investigation turned up a stolen handgun that had been illegally converted to a fully automatic weapon, the sheriff’s office said. Juwarn Andre Britt Jr., 22, was the target...
Lightning today may mean a wildfire tomorrow or even weeks down the road, according to the N.C. Forest Service. Last week’s Quarry Road fire in Brunswick County has been tracked...
Two more four-footed law enforcement officers in Columbus County are now equipped with body armor and trauma kits, thanks to donations through the Columbus County Humane Society. Chadbourn’s Malinois ...
An independent, nonprofit foundation has been established to benefit employees of the N.C. Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) in times of need. Articles of incorporation were filed with the Secret...
Charges have been filed against a man who allegedly ran over another man in June with his vehicle. Danny Paul Price, 50, of 2327 Slipper Log Rd., Whiteville, is being...
A hog farm theft led to a string of charges against a local man July 13. Roger Odell Richardson Jr., 57, of 2302 Old 74, Chadbourn, is being held under...
A two-day drug roundup put some “heat” on suspects in Bladen County. Operation Heat Check led to the arrest of seven narcotics suspects in Bladen County on a number of...