The box, like many, still bears the marks of time, a flood, and a half-dozen moves. Faded magic marker, remnants of an organized attempt at relocating from one home to another, gives a hint to the [Read More]
As vaccine supplies increase, so have opportunities to get vaccinated. The state Department of Health and Human services announced on Thursday that the remainder of Group four will be eligible for vaccinations starting March 31, [Read More]
Updated. The director of Columbus County Animal Protective Services was arrested Saturday night. Loretta Shipman was jailed on charges of assault by pointing a gun, damage to personal property and second degree trespassing, according to Detention [Read More]
A malnourished, injured pit boxer mix with no ears was picked up in near Tabor City Friday afternoon (today). The dog, currently known by her kennel number, 8514, is undergoing medical care, the sheriff’s office [Read More]
The Peacock Road man facing child abuse charges allegedly choked and struck a child, then forcefed the child while covering his/her mouth and nose. Kyle Page Lerwill Lewis, 29, was jailed March 24 on three [Read More]
Just two hours at the intersection of two busy highways led to 62 traffic violations and two arrests last Friday. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and seven other agencies combined for the checking station at N.C. [Read More]
More details released on child abuse case Williams Township School staff are being credited with helping a child who was allegedly being beaten by the student’s mother. Christina Angelique Formyduval, 37, of 962 Will Inman [Read More]
A Tabor City area woman has been charged with beating a seven year old child, leaving scratches and bruises on the child’s body. In an unrelated case, a man allegedly shoved food into the child’s [Read More]
Increased supplies of COVID-19 vaccines will mean all adults who want the shot will be eligible after April 7, Gov. Roy Cooper said today in a press conference.“I’m grateful for North Carolinians who are taking [Read More]
Additional changes underway at troubled facility Sheriff Jody Greene said bluntly that euthanasia rates will likely rise at the Columbus animal shelter, unless adoptions pick up. “It’s regrettable,” he said, “but we have to get [Read More]
Some types of businesses may reopen at 100 percent capacity beginning Friday at 5 p.m., Gov. Roy Cooper announced this afternoon in his weekly COVID-19 update. Museums, aquariums, and retail businesses will be able to [Read More]
Assault charges were fired against a Bolton man after he allegedly used a Weedeater in an attempt to assault two neighbors. Jeremiah and Alyson Partain, both of 416 Hufham Rd., Bolton filed assault, trespassing and [Read More]
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the gruesome discovery of ten dead dogs tied in garbage bags and thrown in a swamp.Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said the dogs, mostly pit bulls, were found during a [Read More]
Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies converged on the crossroads of N.C. 11 and N.C. 87 Friday night for a Click or Ticket enforcement effort.The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office organized the checkpoint. Deputies, Highway Patrol [Read More]
It’s been a year now since we allowed the politicians to take us hostage with a virus. Don’t get me wrong – I do not doubt that COVID-19 is dangerous, even deadly for some folks. [Read More]
A Loris woman became the county’s fourth highway death for 2021 this morning. The Highway Patrol reported that Jenny Fowler, 24, died after she was ejected from her GMC Yukon. Fowler lost control on a [Read More]
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