Brief, heavy rains and high winds blasted through Columbus County today (Sunday), dropping more than three inches of rain in some areas. Meteorologist Christopher Cawley’s weather station on College Street in Whiteville showed 3.37 inches [Read More]
A Sidney native who loved hot dogs, hamburgers and vanilla milkshakes will be buried with military honors Tuesday, thanks to the Veterans Memorial Park and the community. Corby P. Ward, 77, was a U.S. Marine [Read More]
The suspect in the February killing of a Tabor City area man was arrested days after the murder – for another shooting. He has now been charged in the February killing as well. Tallis Jeremiah [Read More]
Complaints about speeding drivers and suspicious activity in North Whiteville led to the arrests of two men by the sheriff’s office. Bradley Jude Creech, 50, of 110 Frink St., Whiteville, was charged with possession of [Read More]
Whiteville Police have charged a man with attempted murder after an assault today (Thursday). Altrell Wuanjah Baldwin, 23, of 207 Talbot St. Whiteville, faces a single charge of attempted first degree murder, according to Whiteville [Read More]
Friday is the Wellness Health Fair at Vineland Station. Sponsored by Donayre Cancer Center and local first responders, the event will feature health and first responder information booths, free health screenings, mental health service information [Read More]
County Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd has been arrested on a charge of misdemeanor larceny. Byrd, 76, was released on a $500 unsecured bond, charged with a single count of misdemeanor larceny. His address was listed [Read More]
The four sisters who died in an Aug. 30 structure fire will be eulogized Tuesday. Kalani Rae Melvin, Kendall Xaiya Melvin, Josephina Renee Melvin, Sophia Nachelle Melvin died when the outbuilding the family was using [Read More]
Chadbourn’s Dangerous Dog Board will meet Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The board will hear from the town’s Animal Control Officer regarding two dogs that have been deemed potentially dangerous. The board was established in 2024 [Read More]
• Suspect allegedly abused victim for years. Bladen County authorities have charged a Harrells area man with multiple sex offenses after he allegedly abused a family member for several years. Joshua Poe Hatfield, 41, is [Read More]
Margaret French McLean will be the topic of the next meeting of the Southeastern Genealogical Society this Saturday. Blake Tyner will discuss the state’s little known first lady who spearheaded the restoration of the Governor’s [Read More]
August slunk into the shadows the other morning, hissing, spitting and licking its wounds, as September’s loving embrace rose with a sunrise worthy of song. As much as I despise the eighth month, the ninth, [Read More]
Following are the driving while impaired arrests reported in Columbus County for the period Aug. 25 through Sept. 2. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. All suspects are presumed innocent [Read More]
State and local authorities are investigating Saturday’s fire that killed four children near Chadbourn, and more information is expected today. Ansley Hayes established a GoFundMe with the permission of the family to help with final [Read More]
James Rico Gore is being held under a $1 million bond after he allegedly tried to burn down a house with his mother and a small child inside. Gore, 54, was arrested today (Monday) on [Read More]
Following is an edited transcript of this week’s Columbus Connection. Dissenting opinions are welcome. See our letters to the editor section for information. A lost, misguided soul shot up a church school full of little [Read More]
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