Two additional drug suspects have been arrested in the latest phase of what has been dubbed “Operation Green Cleaning.” The ongoing narcotics enforcement operation by the Sheriff’s Office netted...
One of my new heroes, although I guess she is technically a heroine, is Ryleigh Madison Bunch. I don’t know her personally, but I know several members of her family....
Eight suspects were jailed Monday after a raid on a Twin Pines Road home that’s been frequently visited by law enforcement. Citizen complaints led to an investigation at 667 Twin...
UNC Health Southeastern has expanded visiting hours for the medical center to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the hospital will continue to follow...
Local girl moving up on American Idol Ryleigh Madison Bunch had to teach the American Idol judges how to speak “country,” but the local singer is on her way to...
This week, Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Cadets traveled to Lake Waccamaw Fire Department to tour the station and learn CPR training. Chief Brandy Nance took time out of her busy...
The combined efforts of Whiteville Police and both state and federal agents sent an Asheboro man to prison this week. Steven Thomas Luck, 47, of Asheboro, was found guilty of...
Tabor City Police have charged a man with having sex with an underage girl. David Oryan Eckert III, 31, of Tabor City, was arrested Thursday (March 10) on one count...
I was focused on lunch at Sue’s Diner when I almost ran into Spring. I was making my way up the street from my office, and halfway noticing the windows...
Deputies responding to a suspicious vehicle call found a man who was reported missing hours before – and arrested him. Jarred Randall Little, 24, was held under a secured bond...
If you suspect bats may be living in your home, biologists at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission ask that you relocate them responsibly before pup rearing season begins on May 1. &...
An off-center crossroads that has been the scene of multiple car crashes will soon get a major renovation. Old Lumberton Road at N.C. 410, sometimes called Oakdale Crossroads, will be...
• Both victims recovering. The two victims of Sunday’s shooting in Whiteville are recovering, according to police. Paul Register Jr., 41, and Shamika McAllister, 41, were both struck by gunfire...
The Elizabethtown man charged in the county’s first murder of 2022 was arrested the same day after a high speed chase in Clinton. Lawrence Thomas, 69, of Jones Street, Elizabethtown,...
A number of local and state offices will be decided in the May 17 primary election, since there are no challengers. A special meeting of the county Board of Elections...
Elections Board to meet this afternoon to determine next step. No one filed to run for the Whiteville City Council seat held by Tim Blackmon by the noon deadline today....