New and incumbent board members will take the oaths of office Tuesday in two local municipalities. At Lake Waccamaw, East Ward Karl Bracey and West Ward Commissioner Terry Littrell were...
Tabor City’s Twinkle Town Christmas celebration continued Thursday with the annual parade through downtown and the community Christmas tree lighting. Hundreds of celebrants turned out to line th...
The inmate who was left with brain damage and permanent injuries after an assault in the county detention center is suing former Sheriff Jody Greene and the county. Joshua Cornelius...
Roy Anthony Potter of Kelly has pleaded guilty to eight felony counts of intentionally setting fire to grass, brushlands and woodlands in Bladen and Columbus counties. A press release said...
Christmas bargain hunters can find some unique items and good deals for a good cause Dec. 16. Whiteville United Methodist Church will host a huge yard sale Dec. 16 from...
A federal jury convicted Quillan Inman, 33, this week on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Inman is a previous felon and validated gang member from...
State and local officials today announced that a major auto parts manufacturer will be expanding in Tabor City. DMA Industries will create 21 jobs averaging $40,000 a year, just over...
An argument between a tenant at a motel and a clerk led to a charge of destroying mail Tuesday. Jamaine Thompson, 34, who listed a Fayetteville address on court documents,...
The victim of a domestic assault Tuesday was taken to another hospital with internal injuries. Her alleged boyfriend is in jail under no bond. Joshua Williams, 30, of 1309 Clyde...
Mine might be the last generation of people who understand freedom. I do not mean God-given, constitutionally-guaranteed freedom, although that too is in danger (but that’s a column for another...
The victim of a late night shooting near Whiteville drove himself home before being taken to Columbus Regional and airlifted. Brandon Tyler Butler, 28, reportedly called 911 after he was...
Today (Monday) was the start of filing for the March primaries. All the council of state positions are on next year’s ballot including the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state...
N.C. Nature Homeschool Group will host its second gathering this Saturday (Dec. 9) from 10:30 a.m. until noon. The second meeting for the group will include a nature walk, scavenger...
The Columbus County Partnership for children will be serving up free food, toys, coats and information Thursday. Magic On Main is for families with children ages birth through five years....
Several area organizations are coordinating an ongoing coat drive to help the needy in Columbus County. Columbus County Partnership for Children is collecting coats and sweaters through Wednesday. The...
Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 3 – 9 and Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives. “North Carolina...