A knife, firearm, screwdriver and car radio antenna were said to be used in a domestic assault that injured an infant Dec. 7 on Peaceful Way near Chadbourn. The seven month old baby sustained minor [Read More]
Governor Roy Cooper and Governor Elect Josh Stein filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging part of the new bill that shifts appointments to the Highway Patrol to the legislature. The lawsuit says that the commander [Read More]
Tabor City and Whiteville had their big Christmas events last week. Winners in the Tabor City Chamber decorating contest were The Todd House, Ooh La La boutique, and Consumer’s Choice Insurance. Ron and Kiki Jarmuth [Read More]
A head-on collision on Hallsboro Road South near Barney Tyler Road claimed one man’s life Friday afternoon. Around 3:45 p.m. Clay Hagood, a former Tabor City and Whiteville police officer, died at the scene. He [Read More]
Tabor City’s Burger King was heavily damaged in an early morning fire Friday (Dec. 13). Tabor City Fire Chief Jeff Fowler said workers were preparing to start the day just after 6 a.m. when they [Read More]
There’s nothing unlucky about Columbus County on this Friday the 13th. Here are some of the happier happenings going on in our community as we get closer to Christmas. The Fair Bluff Christmas Tree Lighting [Read More]
Legislators overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 382 Tuesday amid protests and threats of a lawsuit by Cooper. The bill provides $227 million in disaster relief, and weakens the governor’s control over the [Read More]
While her heart is broken for people in western North Carolina, Tiffany Buzzerio also wants every child in Columbus County to have something for Christmas. Her annual toy drive is short of sponsors this year, [Read More]
State agents have jailed a local man on ten counts of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Landon Adam Powell, 25, was released on $15,000 secured bond after he was arrested Wednesday. His address [Read More]
Lance Sandlin, Lori Angel Flowers, and Emily Sandlin have been indicted for murder and concealment of death. Lori Flowers was charged with accessory after the fact in addition to the charges. The three are charged [Read More]
The man who kidnapped and raped a teenager has been sentenced to serve up to 28 years in prison. Frederick Chancy lured the girl into his car and took her to a home near Bladenboro, [Read More]
The renovation and refit of a downtown Whiteville building will cost $2.1 million. City council on Tuesday was briefed on the progress of the Provalus project. The tech support firm has opened a temporary facility [Read More]
In what has become a tradition in Hallsboro, Santa Claus will visit one of the county’s oldest businesses for some holiday cheer Saturday (Dec. 14). Pierce and Co. in Hallsboro will host the jolly old [Read More]
In a case where decisions have flipflopped through the court system for seven years, the state Supreme Court will hear Maurice Devalle’s lawsuit to be recertified as a law enforcement officer. In 2019, Devalle was [Read More]
One of the most popular events of the year at the Columbus County Farmer’s Market is Dec. 14, and has a new feature. The Christmas From the Heart Crafts Show features a wide variety of [Read More]
A fugitive was captured after a high speed chase from near Whiteville to Hallsboro Dec. 4. Raymond Timothy “Chinaman” Warren, 34, was held under$20,000 secured bond on charges of felony larceny and violating parole. Detention [Read More]
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