Two suspects have been arrested for a shooting that injured one man in December. Chadbourn Police working with the sheriff’s office raided two homes Thursday, according to a press release from the CPD. Officers simultaneously [Read More]
Deputies working on speed enforcement Thursday arrested a man and a woman with five marijuana “joints” in an astray, MDMA pills and fentanyl at Boardman. Madison Dawn Singletary, 19, and Brantly William Hunt, 18, both [Read More]
An alleged illegal alien was jailed Thursday after a fight that left his brother hurt. Hermilo Nunez Gutierrez, 21, was held under no bond on an immigration detainer. He was charged with assault with a [Read More]
Republican Convention March 20; Precinct Meetings Set The Columbus County Republican Party precinct meetings are set for Feb. 18 and Feb. 20 at the county headquarters, 107B S. Madison St., Whiteville. The convention will be [Read More]
A shooting suspect is in jail after leading deputies and troopers on a chase into Columbus County, where he was trapped near Boardman. Justus Simmons, 41, allegedly reached for a firearm when he was finally [Read More]
An argument that led to a teacher being shoved resulted in two students being pepper sprayed and facing juvenile petitions Monday. The sheriff’s office reported that School Resource Officer V. Lancaster was called to West [Read More]
A suspect fleeing a child support warrant faces multiple charges pending after allegedly striking a patrol vehicle Tuesday. Shikei Daniels, 27, of 127 E. Third Ave., Chadbourn, was held under $4,000 secured bond. Detention records [Read More]
The county’s second highway fatality took the life of a Clarendon woman on Tuesday. Mary Godwin, 68, died after running off the road and crashing into a culvert on Old Stake Road near Tabor City, [Read More]
Not one but two local Whiteville Wolfpack cheerleaders are on the 2025 NC All Region Cheer Team. Grace Wilkins and Carrie Nicholson were chosen from more than 140 nominees across the state. Friday is [Read More]
State officials have noted an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths this season to 117. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today (Wednesday) updated its [Read More]
Both the city and county school systems said this week that they will not cooperate with any law enforcement agency seeking illegal immigrants unless the agency has a warrant. Rumors have spread across Bladen and [Read More]
Paul Rockenbach, Whiteville’s new police chief is tired of cold weather. “I’m super excited to be coming to Whiteville,” the former Columbus County homicide investigator said. “I’ve had my fill of minus thirty degree weather.” [Read More]
Governor Josh Stein today (Feb. 3) requested $1.07 billion in state funding to support urgent rebuilding needs in western North Carolina. The move came while legislators are investigating continued mismanagement in the state Office of [Read More]
A no-cost food distribution event is set for Saturday at West Columbus High School. The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina will host the “pop up” market from 10 until noon. There are [Read More]
The victim of a Friday stabbing didn’t know who assaulted him, why or exactly where, officials said. Deputies were called to 737 Hoover Road in East Arcadia just before 11 p.m. Friday, according to the [Read More]
A student at South Columbus High School is being questioned after an alleged threat of mass violence” Sunday. The sheriff’s office reported that County Schools Supt. Eddie Beck contacted detectives Sunday after the juvenile reportedly [Read More]
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