Traffic was tied up on N.C. 130 near Brunswick today after a single vehicle wreck. The driver of the SUV reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and lost control on...
The man who allegedly shot a 17 year old female and caused a panic in the San Jose parking Lot has been arrested by Whiteville Police. Jalen Nique Shipman, 21,...
An undercover investigation into one alleged drug dealer led authorities to a second suspect Jan. 31. Willie Albert Batten, 60, of Country Club Rd., Whiteville, was held under $25,000 secured...
The surviving puppies and dogs seized from a Tabor City home Tuesday are recovering at Columbus County Animal Protective Services.APS workers said today (Thursday) that the mother of of the...
100-mph Chase Goes from Bladen to Columbus A high speed chase that began in Bladenboro ended near the Columbus County line Tuesday. Bladen Sheriff James McVicker reported that Bladenboro Police...
A starving stray dog led police to multiple malnourished animals and two dead puppies Tuesday. Some of the dogs had apparently stayed alive by eating a litter mate. Christopher Bryan...
As we begin February together, I wanted to write a quick note just to say thank you to all of the great employees of Columbus County. I continue to be amazed...
Tabor City Police have arrested a Florence man for altering, then using a fleet fuel card, running up thousands of dollars in diesel bills. Jasper Jerrell Epps, 24, was charged...
Two Columbus Regional employees are recovering after they were allegedly beaten by a female patient. Warrants show Kimberly Cherie Gore, 44, of Radio Station Road, was placed under a secured...
The Columbus County Beekeepers are partnering with the North Cooperative Extension to a host a beginner beekeeper class. The seminar will begin on Friday and run from 6 p.m.- 9...
Rykeem Tyler was sentenced to 94 to 125 months in prison today (Monday) after an “ongoing dispute” led to an April 2018 killing in Fair Bluff. Tyler pleaded guilty to...
• Some questions still remain about missing funds. Former Animal Control Supervisor Joey Prince pleaded no contest to embezzlement charges and received a prayer for judgement (PJC) in superior court...
Updated with arrestee names.A multi-agency, months-long investigation has resulted in over 30 arrests and more than 200 drug, alcohol, and weapons charges across Columbus County. The operation ...
The Good News Jan. 29- Feb. 4. Columbus County has been seeing some frigid temperatures and unusual weather for the South. What better way to beat the chill if you’re...
Fair Bluff Police and the sheriff’s office arrested a man on assault and other charges Thursday after officers forced entry on his home. Warrants show Demonte Shamaur Player, 22, of...
The Hearts and Vets Walk-a-thon hosted by the Veteran’s Memorial Park is now virtual due to the chance of inclement weather. The countywide event was scheduled to begin Saturday...