My host insisted we stop the truck, get out and walk around some. I didn’t argue; it was a beautiful day for February, bright and dry, not terribly chill, and if a gentleman staring his [Read More]
The sheriff’s office is searching for a missing person who left home early Thursday. Ervin Hakeem Johnson, also known as Baydee and Ervianna, was last seen leaving his home at 3 a.m. He was not [Read More]
A teen was arrested this morning (Monday) after allegedly bringing a handgun onto the Whiteville High School campus. Tyquan Dreshaun Davis, 19, was arrested on a single charge of possessing a weapon on educational property. [Read More]
This Weeks The Columbus Connection (Press Play for the Audio) On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on the proposal to turn NC Game Lands into what basically would become public parks. [Read More]
Bolton firefighters were on the scene of a wildfire when their truck was hit by a passenger vehicle Saturday. Multiple injuries were initially reported. The wreck occurred near NC 211 on US 74. This is [Read More]
By Amanda Irwin Boys and Girls Home of North Carolina When a child in our foster homes is getting ready for adoption, Boys & Girls Homes social workers ask each child how they want to [Read More]
Misdemeanor and felony larceny charges have been filed against a Honey Hill man after an extensive investigation by the sheriff’s office. Irvin Emanuel Nunez, 31, of 357 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro, was arrested Feb. 11 [Read More]
Kyla Mae Benton has been discharged from UNC Children’s Hospital. The five year old girl was seriously injured Jan. 6 in a head-on collision that killed her mother, Misty Cribb, and injured her stepbrother Maddox [Read More]
The suspect in a 2022 murder was arrested after allegedly threatening to kill a woman Wednesday. Kason Durante Johnson, 46, of 329 Carter Rd., Chadbourn, was charged with simple affray, making a threatening telephone call, [Read More]
Rifles, shotguns and narcotics were seized during a raid Wednesday near Whiteville, the sheriff’s office said in a press release. Danny Mitchell Williams, 55, of 93 Fox Street, was arrested on two counts of trafficking [Read More]
Due to an N.C. Department of Information Technology planned outage, N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles online services and self-service kiosks will not be available for an extended period of time on Saturday, Feb. 15. This [Read More]
An unattended pot caused a fire that left heavy damage to a Whiteville home Wednesday. Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder said Whiteville firefighters were called to the Creighton Street home around 9:30 p.m. The fire [Read More]
Waterfall Estates in County Water District Two is under a boil advisory. County officials reported this morning that local contractors cut a water service line. Crews are making emergency repairs which require that flow be [Read More]
As we get closer to spring, more and more opportunities are coming available throughout our area. Bundle up and get outside for some fresh air, then check out everything our community has to offer. [Read More]
Every once in a while, someone tells me I have my mother’s eyes. They are one trait of hers I know I share, the same brown eyes I share with my sisters, along with my [Read More]
A toddler is unhurt after getting his leg caught in a vent, thanks to deputies and rescue personnel. Deputies went to 2546 Georgia Pacific Road Tuesday at 5:45 a.m. after Diedra Jordan called 911 for [Read More]
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