An estimated 38 million motorists are expected to travel by roadways this Memorial Day weekend. Thousands will also take to the water for the unofficial start of summer boating season. AAA predicts this holiday period will [Read More]
We have some lovely spring time weather going on, despite the occasional shower. Get out there this weekend and enjoy all our county has to offer. The Bogue and Hallsboro communities are invited to help [Read More]
Twelve Columbus County men who died in the line of duty were honored Friday (today) in the annual Peace Officer’s Memorial Service at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. It was the first time the annual [Read More]
The man who engaged four deputies in a shootout in Nakina Wednesday has been identified as a South Carolina resident. Henry Allen Zartman, 66, was pronounced dead on the scene. The State Bureau of Investigation [Read More]
The State Bureau of Investigation is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Nakina that happened Wednesday. The four deputies involved in the incident are on administrative leave while the shooting is investigated. Sheriff [Read More]
Someone illegally using a Door Dash account has racked up more than $730 in hygiene products, a sex toy and soft drinks – and the items were delivered to the victim’s home. The Hallsboro woman [Read More]
Two men from the Chadbourn area are being held under no bond after allegedly helping a teenaged girl run away from home. She was later allegedly raped by one of the men. Aldo Ismael Esparza, [Read More]
I was involved in a conversation the other morning, but I have no idea what was said. That’s life with goats. Breakfast is usually served to our livestock as I head out for work, at [Read More]
Tuesday’s second primary for two Republican Council of State seats drew very few voters in Columbus County and at the state level. Hal Weatherman handily won the GOP nomination for Lt. Governor, while Dave Boliek [Read More]
A sergeant in the Columbus County Detention Center is out of a job and under arrest after allegedly providing tobacco and a cellphone to an inmate. Sharon Marie Farmer, 51, was charged with three felony [Read More]
The man and woman who allegedly broke a child’s arms and legs and left her with permanent injuries have been indicted for attempted murder. Kayla Michelle Evers, 31, and Parker Delane Spaulding, 29, were initially [Read More]
David Sharrod Thomas has been indicted by a grand jury for attempting to kill an unborn child inn 2021. Thomas, 36, is being held under no bond. His address was listed in court documents as [Read More]
One of the suspects arrested in a 2019 felony sweep in Columbus County pleaded guilty Friday in Superior Court. Joshua Vereen entered a plea of guilty to charges of being a habitual felon and being [Read More]
Republicans and unaffiliated voters have one more chance to choose nominees for lieutenant governor and state auditor. Polls will be open for Tuesday’s second Republican primary from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. at all normal [Read More]
We have another busy weekend. Get out there and enjoy the beautiful weather and get ready to spend some quality time with your mama tomorrow. The Classy Cars and Country Cooking car show and food [Read More]
One man has been jailed after allegedly firing 14 shots at a home in Saint James Tuesday. Jesse James Arp, 40, was held without bond. He is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with [Read More]
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