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]
A day in court turned into much more for a man charged with drug and assault offenses. Dan Maurice Gowans, 26, is being held under $306,500 secured bond in the Columbus County Detention Center, according [Read More]
Tornadoes, hail, severe thunderstorms and high winds are likely across Southeastern North Carolina Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The National Severe Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has upgraded all of the area to [Read More]
The sheriff’s office is investigating a number of financial irregularities and other issues at the Columbus County Animal Shelter. Sheriff Jody Greene, who is interim director of the department, said Tuesday that adoption fees and [Read More]
Developing story/UPDATED County officials escorted finance officer Bobbie Faircloth out of the building after last night’s county commissioners meeting. Faircloth was allowed to remove her personal belongings from her office.The action came after an executive [Read More]
Updated.Columbus County’s Animal Control lacks clear direction, purpose, and revenues, Sheriff Jody Greene told county commissioners Monday night. Greene was appointed interim animal control supervisor last month. Director Loretta Shipman is on extended medical leave. Greene [Read More]
Chadbourn case dismissed when drugs not sent to state, DA says District Attorney Jon David recommended suspending Chadbourn Police Chief Anthony Spivey March 4 due to problems with criminal evidence that led to the dismissal [Read More]
Whiteville is partnering with a healthcare firm to provide a vaccination clinic next week. Covid-19 vaccines will be available at the Whiteville Parks and Recreation Center, 255 Recreation Center Drive, Whiteville on Wednesday March 17th from [Read More]
Lake Waccamaw Mayor Daniel Hilburn will not run for reelection. “I’ve been in office for 15 years here, and in public service in one way or another for 34 years,” Hilburn said. “It’s just time.” [Read More]
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