Around 100 people filled the Columbus County Board of Elections office Monday to descry a proposal to cut underperforming early polling locations. The board had briefly discussed cutting out all early...
Pine straw is a traditional groundcover for flower beds and landscaping – but it’s also a dangerous fire hazard. Last week’s Sawmill Apartments fire has been linked to a cigarette tossed into the pine...
Gambling revenues in the state fell again in May, according to the N.C. State Lottery Commission. The sports wagering revenue report for May compiles the revenue in the month as submitted by licensed ...
The day was so hot, the corn begged for mercy. I know that the corn was actually thriving on that still, humid June day, but to me it seemed the day was so hot the fields around the little church were...
Five ankle monitors owned by a bail bonding company are missing and presumed stolen, and a $1,000 reward is being offered for their return. Mark Cartret of Around the Clock Bail Bonding said the monit...
David Wise is the new manager for the town of Chadbourn. Mayor Phillip Britt said Friday that Wise has a variety of experience in education and administration. The Midwestern native has worked in city...
Seven families were displaced Friday when a major fire swept through a building at the Sawmill Apartments in Whiteville. City Fire Marshal Hal Lowder said the 3:30 p.m. fire was accidental, and was ca...
A Chadbourn Police sergeant is recovering from serious injuries sustained while using Stop Sticks on a chase suspect Thursday. Mayor Phillip Britt said Fair Bluff Police were attempting to stop a vehi...
Candidate filing starts Monday at noon for two seats on the Soil and Water Conservation Board. Supervisors serve two-year terms. The filing fee is $5. The filing period ends July 6 at 5 p.m. Candidate...
Developing story Multiple fire departments are fighting a structure fire at Sawmill Apartments in Whiteville. At one point the fire sent dense black smoke across U.S. 701 and onto Madison Stree...
Low turnout in past elections could result fewer early polling places next fall in Columbus County. The Columbus County Elections Board will meet Monday at 5 p.m. Among the agenda items is disc...
Whiteville High Senior Jake Odham has signed to continue his education and baseball career at UNC-Pembroke. Odham, a shortstop, was a key member of the infield that brought home the 2026 3A Stat...
County Commissioners Chairman Brent Watts was named interim county manager Monday. Watts represents District Five on the county board. The Clarendon farmer was first elected in 2020 and was reelected ...
Families will get to enjoy a day of fun as well as education and wellness June 13 at the Boys and Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Columbus County Day of Hope will feature a b...
Five devices used to modify firearms into fully-automatic weapons were among the contraband seized during a raid in Whiteville today (June 2). Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said in a press r...
Six non-profit thrift stores are working together for a special shopping experience June 15-30. Shoppers who visit all locations in the Red White and Thrift Hop will be entered in for a grand prize dr...