Twice in the past week, I’ve seen examples of how modern mental health has failed. What bugs me is that while folks will fuss on social media and fuss at reporters who cover examples of such failures,...
Four men are in jail after allegedly attempting to drop drugs into an area prison camp using a drone. Jadynn Richardson, Xavian Clay, Jonathan Hinnay and Javonte Chapman are all being held under secur...
A bulldog is recovering from injuries after being was missing for a week, then being found with a gunshot wound. Deputies were called to Georgia-Pacific Road July 17 to investigate an animal cruelty r...
Speeding remains one of the most common risky driving behaviors on roads in America. The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program and law enforcement agencies statewide launched the weeklong “Speeding S...
Residents of flood-prone areas in Columbus are invited to attend a meeting Aug. 4 to offer suggestions about watershed improvements in the area. Columbus Soil and Water Conservation, Cape Fear Resourc...
WHITEVILLE—FITGANG@7GANG and FAST TWITCH ACADEMY held its Third Annual Free Football Skills Camp on July 18 at Central Middle School in Whiteville. The one-day camp is designed to help young athletes ...
An employee at the Whiteville Walmart was transported to Columbus Regional after she was allegedly assaulted with a car Sunday. Whiteville Police reported that the woman was outside the store at 200 C...
An unlicensed motorcyclist was jailed on multiple charges after apparently passing out in downtown Whiteville. Charles Jerome Faulk, 39, of 3130 Hallsboro Road South, was arrested July 15. He was char...
The suspect in a domestic violence case ended up back in jail after she allegedly made repeated calls to 911. Whitney Iesha Miller, 35, was held under no bond. Court records show she was charged with ...
A Chadbourn man is in jail under no bond after allegedly attacking a man in Evergreen, biting him repeatedly while trying to steal his car. The suspect later allegedly fought with — and tried to...
City of Whiteville officials today (July 17) announced that residents are being urged to cut water usage by ten percent due to the ongoing drought. Emergency Management Director Hal Lowder Jr. briefed...
County drug agents arrested an alleged dealer in a “date rape” drug during a patrol in Whiteville Tuesday (July 14). Kenneth Burgess Jr., 21, was charged with felony possession of cocaine and MDMA, d...
An early morning thief is hoping to get lucky after stealing lottery tickets from a Delco store. Columbus county Sheriff’s Deputies were called to an alarm at the Delco minimart shortly after 1:30 a.m...
The Columbus County Board of Elections did not violate the law when its virtual meeting on June 8 failed due to technical difficulties. The State Board of Elections discussed the complaint this mornin...
A town board member’s advocacy for an illegal seafood market may have violated the state’s open meetings laws, based on emails obtained from the town of Chadbourn. It’s the second time Avala Nealy has...
Crews are on the scene of a burst water main in northern Whiteville. A burst water main is causing traffic delays and water outages in the area of J.K. Powell Boulevard, Smyrna Road and Barbcrest Driv...