Firearms, tobacco and cash were the targets of three alleged thieves arrested after a string of break-ins in western Columbus. Shawn Demarques Doe, 18, a 14-year-old and a suspect who is 15 face multiple felony [Read More]
A deputy escaped injury, a Boonville man went to jail, and a dog is in the Animal shelter after an incident at Green Acres early Wednesday. John Joshua Timmons, 36, is being held under a [Read More]
A visit by Social Services led to the arrest of a Tabor City-area couple. Jail reports show Lyndsey Taylor Johnson, 25, and Michael Lynn Soles Jr., 24, were arrested on two counts each of felony [Read More]
The suspect in five recent break-ins near Tabor City was released on parole in December after 85 previous charges were dismissed. James Stanley “Jimmy” Thompson, 52, of 120 Queen St., Tabor City, was arrested Aug. [Read More]
With kids headed back to school, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) in Whiteville rolls out the entertainment for the fall starting this week. Creatures in the air, roaming the land, and [Read More]
I am angry, and you should be, too. In the past few weeks, seven law enforcement officers in North Carolina have been shot. Two were killed, including Deputy Ned Byrd. Early Friday, Byrd was on [Read More]
Detectives searching for stolen property found some furry contraband that will soon be heading to his rightful home. Gus the Yorkie dog was turned over to investigators while they were looking for stolen property at [Read More]
County school leaders are hoping that the third time is the charm for a $40 million dollar grant application. Commissioners gave the school system the nod Monday night to apply for a needs-based grant from [Read More]
‘Carnivore’ Defendant Found Guilty A latecomer to the narcotics sweep that led to multiple arrests in 2019 has been sentenced to 29 to 53 months in prison. Justin Emmanuel “Waldo” McKvian, 32, was convicted of [Read More]
Forest Service crews from Columbus County are among those attacking the Juniper Road Two wildfire in Pender County. The fire apparently ignited from a lightning strike in the Holly Shelter Game Lands Aug. 9, Phillip [Read More]
After 888 days, Gov. Roy Cooper today (Monday) officially suspended the state of emergency declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooper issued the emergency declaration March 20, 2020, after shutting down schools, churches and businesses [Read More]
This week Jefferson has In-Studio Guest Hal Lowder Jr. This week Jefferson talks with Hal Lowder Jr., Emergency Services Director of the City of Whiteville, and they talk about Hurricane Preparedness, the city’s fleet [Read More]
Columbus County families have plenty to do in the coming week. While parents, teachers, and students gear up for kids to head back to school, the area has events planned for one last hurrah before [Read More]
Update: Two murder suspects part of assault. Two of the four suspects in the Aug. 3 beating of an inmate at the county jail are awaiting trial for murder. Michael Lance, Darius Washington, Kwamaine Bellamy, [Read More]
I hate August. Not my dear friend and brother in Christ by the same name. Thankfully, that August was born in July. For him I have nothing but fraternal love and respect.The month, however, is [Read More]
All candidates on the November ballot are welcome to participate in one-on-one episodes of the Columbus Connection. The public affairs program airs at 10 a.m. on Saturdays on WTXY, and is available as a podcast [Read More]
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