Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recognized Integra Foods of Bladenboro as the 2025 Exporter of the Year recently at the annual Ag Development Forum hosted by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The forum [Read More]
It’s going to be a big, busy weekend in Columbus County, and even more events will continue through next week. Saturday is the Spring has Sprung Festival in Tabor City. There will be a [Read More]
Deputies were forced to defend themselves from a dog that reportedly attacked them while they arrested a woman for blocking traffic Wednesday. Amber Nicole Muse, 48, of 122 Bussy Rd., Hallsboro, was charged with [Read More]
One of two suspects arrested in a March 28 traffic stop was discovered dead in his jail cell Wednesday night. Marcus Robert Sanders, 51, of Ithaca, N.Y., was found unresponsive in his cell during [Read More]
The county’s largest employer is accepting grant applications from eligible non-profits through May 2. International Paper’s Riegelwood Mill is accepting applications for International Paper Foundation grants at www.ipgiving.com. In 2024, the foundation awarded more than $70,000 [Read More]
Two juveniles blamed each other after windows were reported broken in a shed in Clarendon over the weekend, on property where they allegedly set a fire on another occasion. The owners of the shed contacted [Read More]
The man who allegedly caused a deadly crash near Silver Spoon is facing felony charges. Patrick Dillon Pendleton, 39, of 507 Forest Dr., Bladenboro, is being held without bond in the March 17 death of [Read More]
The following is partial transcript from last week’s Columbus Connection by Jefferson Weaver. The Connection is available every week on Spotify. For the past few days, a heavy layer of smoke has laid over Crusoe [Read More]
Southeastern Community College (SCC) is inviting adult learners, job seekers, and career changers to connect with local employers, explore job openings, and learn about educational programs that can lead to high-demand careers at a Career Expo [Read More]
Multiple charges were filed against a woman after she allegedly tried to break into an ex-boyfriend’s residence, headbutted the “cage” in a patrol car, and took drugs into the detention center. Tracy Lynn Spivey, 39, [Read More]
Improving conditions led state and local officials to end the burn bans effective Wednesday (April 2) at 8 a.m. Agriculture Secretary Steve Troxler made the announcement today. Columbus County Fire Marshall Shannon Blackman said the [Read More]
A suspect who allegedly ran from deputies was caught after he tried the same escape again, according to reports. Dustin Lloyd Long, 30, of 2699 Macedonia Church Rd., Evergreen, was held under no bond on [Read More]
The phone actually rang the other day, instead of beeping or clicking. The voice on the other end of the line was pleasant, female — and virtually unknown. “Don’t you know who this is?” the [Read More]
Children and their parents can get to know local first responders, have bikes, safety seats and golf carts inspected, and have fun Saturday at Chadbourn Safety Day. Chadbourn Police, along with Chadbourn and Whiteville [Read More]
Some water customers on the county system are under. Boil advisory after contractors cut a water line in District One. Affected areas include all of Emerson Road, and Old Stake Road from 8703 to 11177. [Read More]
The application period for farmers seeking assistance from the state has opened. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced the N.C. Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program to assist farmers and producers who have suffered [Read More]
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