The man who beat his uncle to death in a Clarkton home has been found guilty. Gabriel James McDowell, 21, was a teenager when he assaulted Leon Leach in a...
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for our area through 8 p.m. Conditions are good for a spinup or isolated tornado to form this afternoon and evening...
Suspect had more drugs hidden in underwear at jail, CCSO says. Two stolen guns, methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana were confiscated after a traffic stop involving a Leland woman Monday. Taleesha...
The East Columbus High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) is literally selling the fruits of their labor this year. The horticulture chapter will host a plant and BBQ plate sale...
A commercial turkey operation in Johnston County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), according to state officials. This is the first case of high path avian influenza...
A traffic stop turned into a water rescue for a Whiteville man March 21. Christopher Scott Deans, 26, was charged with resisting an officer, misdemeanor child abuse, possession of cocaine...
More than 185,000 North Carolina drivers with revoked licenses could see their privileges restored over the next two months. The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) said in a press release...
None of her streetnames are even vaguely polite, so I’ll call her Sally. I saw her the other day, talking to herself as she debated crossing a five-lane street from...
A Columbus County narcotics officer is recovering after a suspect allegedly used his vehicle as a weapon. Duane Henderson Manning, 55, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon on...
Four firearms and drugs were recently confiscated thanks to the sharp nose of a Sheriff’s Office canine. Jeroid Long, 33, of Riegelwood was held under $8,500 secured bond after a...
One man was jailed after a shootout on Whitehall Road Extension Friday. Karsten Maurice Powell, 52, of 125 Stabley St., Whiteville, was charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell...
Justin Lee Locklear became the county’s eleventh road death Friday when his soft drink truck slammed into the rear of a tanker on U.S. 74-76. First Sgt. Andrew Pait of...
With the spring comes the return of the bug population. You may be tempted to swat at the little guys, but keep in mind that some of them are essential...
The driver of a soft drink truck became the county’s 11th road death today(Friday). The victim was ejected when the delivery truck collided with a tanker on U.S. 74-76 between...
North Carolina’s largest salamanders are beginning to stir from the winter sleep, and state biologists want to know exactly where they are living. Hellbenders and mudpuppies, sometimes call...
Easter is fast approaching, and the Columbus County Parks and Recreation is providing youngsters plenty of opportunities to go egg hunting. The fun begins on Saturday, April 9 at 10...