Alton James Holloman Sr. 58, of Whiteville, N.C. passed on August 27, 2026 in Columbus County. He was born on March 29, 1968 in Columbus County. The son of James M. Holloman and the late Iris E. Norri...
An infant was transported to hospital after ingesting narcotics, and a woman has been charged in the case. Andrea Jane Millender, 20, of 41 Oleander Dr., Whiteville, was placed under $50,000 secured b...
A former Columbus County pastor facing sex offense charges has been arrested for embezzlement. Devin Cyrus Carroll, 23, of 428 Royal Arch Dr., Conway, S.C., was placed under $75,000 secured bond, char...
Friday is the deadline to have photos submitted for the Veterans Memorial Park Wall of Honor. Photos of any veteran of war or peace time, from any era, will be included on the wall for free. All photo...
Whiteville City Council on Tuesday joined a growing number of local governments in putting the brakes on new data centers. “There’s just a lot we do not know at this point,” said City Planner Robert L...
Updated information A Whiteville area man is being held under no bond on multiple charges of statutory sex offense and child sexual abuse. Brenton Allen Britt, 36, is being held on no bond. He is char...
Updated and corrected with new bond information and correct charge details. The stepfather and mother of a nine-year-old girl have been charged with allowing the sexual abuse of a child. Zackery Lynn ...
I am a creature of habit, boringly so. Every day starts around the same time, with prayer, news, coffee, some time with my wife and animals, chores, then work. The music for the brief commute is the s...
While only one data center is currently planned in Columbus County, Whiteville officials want more time to consider the impact of the controversial tech facilities. Council will consider a one-year mo...
A crash just after sunset Monday was fatal to a woman driving a moped on U.S. 74-76 in Delco. The Highway Patrol and Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire Rescue Chief Steve Camlin said the moped was traveling e...
Friday’s violent storm caused damage across the county, including some scary moments at a popular destination and a home in Williams, but no injuries. Heavy rains collapsed the roof at Whiteville Used...
The suspect in a home invasion also faces narcotics charges, according to warrants. Sheldon Glen Patrick, 59, was arrested Aug. 20 on charges of discharging a firearm in a home to incite fear; to coun...
Multiple charges were filed after a Cherry Grove man allegedly choked a woman unconscious with an extension cord. Jonathan Grooms, 27, of 562 Cheery Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo, faces charges of assault by...
Heavy winds damaged Galloway Farms Maze Craze Friday, toppled trees at Lake Waccamaw and elsewhere, and dropped from three to seven inches of rain across the county. An event venue at Galloway Farms w...
Investigators have arrested a fourth suspect in $100,000 theft ring that spanned three counties. Matthew Wayne Hurst, John Michael McDonald, Shayna Logue, and Joseph Reinhart all face multiple felonie...
Developing story Several trees are reported down at Lake Waccamaw, and a shed has collapsed at Galloway Farms Maze Craze due to the current storm. The storm is producing frequent and dangerous ...