Skip to content
Hot News

Weather Update – Sunday March 22, 2026

Weather Update – Saturday March 21, 2026

Farm Days Underway at Lake Waccamaw

McKinnies Gets Three Life Sentences

Weather Update – Friday March 20, 2026

DMV Adds Time Tracker to Website

CCN Early Report for March 18

Columbus County News
Columbus County News

Your Local News Here First & Free!

Sunday, March 22, 202618:29:19
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY
  • Obituaries
  • Sports
  • CCN Weather Update
  • The Good News
  • Opinions & Commentary

Jefferson Weaver

Jefferson Weaver is the Managing Editor of Columbus County News and he can be reached at (910) 914-6056, (910) 632-4965, or by email at jeffersonweaver@ColumbusCountyNews.com.

  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

Armed Federal Parolee Arrested in Whiteville

Local and federal agents arrested a parole violator who was carrying a firearm at Sandy Ridge Apartments March 27, the sheriff’s office said in a press release. Aaron Bernard Phifer,...

Jefferson Weaver
April 3, 2024
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

No Charges for Shooter of Murder Suspect

The person who shot murder suspect Jeff Fowler will not be charged, District Attorney Jon David said today. Fowler, 53, is being held under no bond on a charge of...

Jefferson Weaver
April 2, 2024
Read More
Two more flood damaged homes will be demolished after county commissioners approved a low bid Monday (file photo).
  • Business
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Lead Story
  • News

Commissioners Give Nod to Demolition of Two Flooded Homes

County commissioners approved plans to demolish two flood damaged properties Monday. The funding is coming from a state Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) recovery grant. Finesse Builders of Red S...

Jefferson Weaver
April 2, 2024
Read More
Capt. Daniel Clark (Bladen Sheriff's Office)
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

Bladen Deputy Mourned

Bladen County Sheriff’s Captain Daniel Clark died suddenly at his home Monday. Sheriff Jim McVicker said in a press release that the 14 year veteran of the BCSO had served...

Jefferson Weaver
April 2, 2024
Read More
A small gun
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

Thieves Target Firearms

Multiple county residents reported the theft of firearms in recent days, according to the sheriff’s office. Patricia and John Edge contacted the sheriff’s office March 28 after discovering two handgun...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2024
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

Metal Stolen From Scrap Dealer

In one of the more ironic thefts of late, several hundred pounds of scrap metal were stolen from a scrap metal dealer Friday. Metal Recycling Services reported the theft just...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2024
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Life in Columbus
  • MILITARY / VETERANS

Thunder at The Park is Saturday

Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles will roll into the Veterans Memorial Park Saturday for the second annual Thunder at the Park car show. Registration fee is $20, with all proceeds...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2024
Read More
Several of Columbus County's Vietnam veterans who attended Friday's event at the Memorial Park.
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • The Good News

The Good News for March 29

It’s shaping up to be a beautiful holiday weekend for sunrise services and family time. Temperatures are forecast to move into the 80s by Sunday, so get out there and...

Jefferson Weaver
March 29, 2024
Read More
A small gun
  • Front Page
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

U.S. Attorney Files Charges in Double Deputy Shooting

A Robeson County murder suspect accused of shooting two Robeson County Sheriff’s deputies now faces five federal charges including one drug trafficking charge, three charges related to firearms, inclu...

Jefferson Weaver
March 28, 2024
Read More
  • Elections
  • Front Page
  • Government
  • Lead Story
  • News

State Orders Second Primary for Two Nominations

The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2024 primary election in North Carolina and ordered several second primaries to be held on May 14....

Jefferson Weaver
March 27, 2024
Read More
Jordan Tyree Johnson (CCSO)
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

One Jailed with Pot, Firearms in Park

Deputies arrested a Kelly resident Tuesday after he allegedly had 20 grams of marijuana and three guns at the Hallsboro community park. Jordan Tyree Johnson, 21, of White Oak Road,...

Jefferson Weaver
March 27, 2024
Read More
A candlelight vigil for Antonio Maultsby Jr.
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

Chadbourn Community Rallies Around Slain Boy’s Family

Around 150 people gathered Monday at the Chadbourn Depot to remember a murdered boy, and show love and  support for the child’s family. Antonio Maultsby Jr. would have tuned eight...

Jefferson Weaver
March 26, 2024
Read More
Jamaal Omar Green (CCSO)
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

Jury Selection Begins in Second Landreth Suspect’s Trial

Prospective jurors reported for duty this morning (Monday) at the Columbus County Courthouse for the first degree murder trial of Jamal Green. Timothy Cain of Chadbourn and Green were arrested...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2024
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

Parole and Probation Violators Caught in Sweep

A multi-agency sweep led by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office resulted in multiple arrests and changes last week. Sheriff W.A. “Bill” Rogers said in a press release that the CCSO,...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2024
Read More
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

Father Charged in Daughter’s Death

Jeffrey Fowler is being held under no bond for the Thursday night shooting of his daughter, Kaylee. Columbus County Detention Center reports show Fowler, 53, was booked at 4:16 p.m....

Jefferson Weaver
March 23, 2024
Read More
A small gun
  • Front Page
  • Lead Story
  • News
  • PUBLIC SAFETY

Teen Identified in Thursday Killing

The victim in Thursday night’s shooting on Wagon Wheel Drive near Evergreen has been identified as Kaylee Fowler, 17. Miss Fowler was allegedly shot to death around 9 p.m. by...

Jefferson Weaver
March 22, 2024
Read More
1...102103104105106...225
Copyright © 2026 Columbus County News | Powered by News Magazine X