Community complaints led Whiteville Police to a raid that netted one arrest and illegal narcotics at a Ward Street home today (Sept. 15). Andre “Goldie” Pone, 49, of 417 Ward St., Whiteville, was char...
A man is in jail under no bond after allegedly breaking into a woman’s house, assaulting her and damaging her vehicle. Jason Henry, 31, is charged with breaking and entering to terrorize, assault on a...
I was on the phone with a close friend for a half-hour the other day. He recently had surgery, and on top of that, a mutual friend had passed away the day before. In my circle of friends, those exact ...
Ruth Smith Storms, age 89, of Whiteville, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, at West Bladen Assisted Living. A more complete obituary is forthcoming. McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferso...
Columbus County deputies captured one of the suspects in a $200,000 scrap metal theft as he was allegedly committing another larceny, a short distance from the East End Sheriff’s Substation. Forrest K...
A Chadbourn woman was arrested after allegedly fighting with Whiteville Police who were trying to help her early Saturday. Keyozia Anoinia Gore, 27, was held under $5,000 secured bond, charged with di...
Anthony Sumpter will serve 240 to 300 months in prison for the 2025 murder of a woman in her Whiteville apartment. Sumpter pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Columbus County Superior Court toda...
Deputies arrested a woman early Sunday after she allegedly allowed a minor to get drunk. Angela Michelle Guin, 53, of 462 Ward Town Road North, was released on $1,500 secured bond. She was arrested ju...
Nancy Etheridge Varney, 61, of Crusoe Island, N.C., passed peacefully at Angel House from complications of cancer with family by her side and Elvis in her ear. Nancy was the daughter of Hattie Long E...
Nancy Etheridge Varney of Crusoe died Sunday at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Whiteville. Mrs. Varney was the founder the Columbus County Memories Facebook page, which has thousands of fans. She started ...
The second time wasn’t the charm for two scrap metal theft suspects. Both have been charged with damaging and stealing a Bladen County School, with losses amounting to $200,000. Brandon Johnson Inman,...
Talking during court – and laughing at a bailiff—earned a woman three days in jail Thursday. Tara Nicole Nobles, 34, was appearing in district court on traffic violations, according to court documents...
Dear Editor, The recent commentary on the Lindsay Clancy case (Sept. 4) raises important questions about accountability, but it overlooks a substantial body of medical evidence about severe postpartum...
Local first responders and medical professionals are joining forces today to commemorate the events of 9/11, and promote healthier lifestyles for both public safety personnel and the general public. W...
It’s hard to believe Friday will be 25 years since the world changed so much in just a few hours. Miss Rhonda had worked late at the radio station the night before 9/11, so I was letting her sleep in....
The driver of the Jeep Liberty that struck and killed a beloved Crusoe woman has been charged with driving while impaired. Mary Frances Long, 53, died after her 2023 Nissan Rogue was hit head-on by a ...