No one was injured but a home sustained damage Monday after someone fired shots at the property. Deputies were called to 72 Ninth St., Bolton at 5:32 p.m., the sheriff’s...
The sheriff’s office is investigating a case of potential animal cruelty after a family’s cat was found dead in a plastic bag. Johnny High contacted the sheriff’s office Tuesday, the...
Three area lodges are joining forces to provide veterans and first responders with what they call “a morning of appreciation and community.” Lebanon Lodge #207, Chadbourn Lodge #190, and...
Juvenile petitions have been sought against a masked juvenile who was allegedly pulled door handles at several homes in Cerro Gordo. The sheriff’s office said deputies were contacted Feb. 27...
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) and ECE are investing in the future of the local energy workforce through a $5,000 donation to regional community college lineworker programs. The cont...
The mud squelched between my bare toes; it was cold, but not uncomfortably so. The pollen was rising, and I sneezed into the morning, startling one of the resident cardinals...
A number of races will likely be decided in Tuesday’s primary vote, as several nominations were left unfilled by both parties. Irvin Enzor and Chris Worley are unopposed for the...
Glasgow Hicks is now the sole owner and operator of WTXY 1540 AM and1039 FM in Whiteville. After six years, Jeffery Jones of Jones Media Group signed over the...
The following polling places will be open Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. in Columbus County. Bogue Creek – Hallsboro Fire Dept. Bolton – Bolton Fire Dept. Cerro Gordo...
Some voters may have a new precinct number and/or polling location for the March primary tomorrow. Officials consolidated some precincts due to staffing issues and low voter turnout. Not all...
Updated 2:30 p.m. March 2 A Delco man is in jail under no bond on a charge of voluntary manslaughter. Roy Lee Brown, 70, of 540 Evergreen Rd., Delco, was...
Early voting closed at 3 p.m. Saturday for the March 3 primary. A total of 3,083 voters cast early ballots at the county’s five sites. Friday saw 367 voters cast...
An elderly woman was charged with first degree burglary and assault on a disabled person after allegedly throwing herbicide on the victim. Wanda Gale Avery, 76, of 47 Renee Lane,...
Traces of crystal methamphetamine were found in a child’s system during an endangerment case, according to the sheriff’s office. The juvenile’s mother and grandmother were both arrested Tuesday follo...
Social media led authorities to find a child who apparently fled a foster home in Chadbourn and ended up staying with a woman in Leland. Kimberly Hope Ramsey, 45, was...
A one-acre tract near Chadbourn could soon be a repository for information from around the world. Columbus County commissioners will be asked Monday to set a final public hearing on...