Columbus County will handle emergency medical calls to Nakina for the immediate future, a press release from the county said today (Friday). County commissioners voted Oct. 18 to cancel Nakina...
The lowly staple food of many a farming family in Columbus County is taking center stage this weekend in Tabor City. The 52nd annual Yam Festival starts Saturday morning with...
Note: An earlier version of the story contained inaccurate information. We apologize for any confusion caused by the error. Two Whiteville men who bilked millions of dollars out of several...
The man convicted of killing three Columbus County residents in a boat wreck on the county line in 2020 was the first person convicted under tougher law. Matthew Ferster was...
Someone stole a school bus from West Columbus High School during the overnight hours on Monday, the sheriff’s office reported. A second bus was damaged. The sheriff’s office reported that...
All charges have been dropped against a Georgia woman found passed out in a Dollar General parking lot with a small child in her car. Brandy Lynn Gillis, 34, of...
Homeowners, gardeners, community gardeners, golf course superintendents, and turf consultants are encouraged to submit samples now to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agronomic...
The Walker hound stopped for a moment, panting. He heard the other members of his pack a couple hundred yards out, and knew they were still on the deer, so...
Arson charges were pressed against a Whiteville area man who allegedly set fire to a home while a resident was still inside. The sheriff’s office said Jerry Lynn Hewett, 62,...
Bladen detectives have arrested a man who was using secret cameras to take explicit photos. Colby Edward Dent, 28, was charged with two counts disseminating pornography, installing a photo device...
A man, woman and infant escaped injury Saturday when someone allegedly opened fire on their vehicle. The sheriff’s office reported that the family was traveling on Haynes Lennon Road in...
One man was jailed after he allegedly cursed at a deputy trying to break up a crowd at the Whiteville football game Thursday. Javon Geathers, 31, of 4875 Old Lumberton...
The original Pierce and Co. store at Red Bug was destroyed in an early morning fire today (Saturday). Hallsboro Fire Department was dispatched around 2 a.m., and spent hours on...
It’s a busy time in Columbus County. There’s the pow-wow, the first trunk or treat, and much more happening in our back yards. Get out there and enjoy it. Today...
County school officials are making sure staff are familiar with policies regarding religious practices after someone complained about a group praying on the East Columbus campus Oct. 13. “We received...
Nakina Middle School has an increased security presence today after a specific threat against the school. Kelly Jones of Columbus County Schools said parents were notified Thursday night of a...