Whiteville Police arrested a Hallsboro man on break-in and cocaine charges moments after he allegedly shattered a window at a Whiteville car dealership, according to reports. Matthew Steven Freeman Jr...
Following is a partial transcript of this week’s episode of the Columbus Connection podcast. For the full program, follow The Columbus Connection with Jefferson Weaver on Spotify. Click the link...
The International Paper fluff plant in Riegelwood has been purchased by American Industrial Partners (AIP), according to a press release from the company. AIP is a “focused industrials investor,”, acc...
Two residential developments have been put on hold or stopped entirely after county commissioners signaled a possible shift regarding planned unit developments at their Aug. 18 meeting. Paloma II woul...
A Bladenboro man will serve up to 53 years in prison on child sex offense charges. Jessie Lee Dixon, 73, was convicted of two counts each of indecent liberties with...
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson shares his thoughts on the changing attitude toward development in Columbus County, and ongoing problem of people Drinking and Driving. Plus Jeffe...
The Chadbourn Police officer hurt in a crash Wednesday is recovering, and the suspect is still at large. CPD Officer Grady Corder was injured after colliding with another vehicle that...
High school sports are warming up as volleyball and soccer action kicks in before the start of school. In girl’s volleyball Tuesday, the Lady Knights defeated West Columbus 3-0 in...
The so-called ‘mini-budget’ approved by the legislature and signed by Gov. Josh Stein provides funding for 40 new DMV license examiners, in hopes of reducing wait times and complaints with...
Developing Story A wanted suspect led a chase from Chadbourn into Robeson County Wednesday, causing a crash that injured a police officer and a civilian motorist. Chadbourn Police Chief Ken...
When I get to Heaven someday, I want to look up Noah and ask him why in the … world … he didn’t swat those mosquitoes while he had a...
Whiteville City Councilwoman Helen Holden has been charged with driving while impaired four times since 2007, convicted twice, and exonerated once, according to court records. Holden, 49, was arrested...
Southeastern Community College’s Cosmetology Salon and Spa will give free haircuts to students heading back to school this fall. Head Cosmetology Instructor Eli Murillo is looking forward to helping c...
After multiple questions from residents, county commissioners Monday sent two rezoning requests back to the planning board for more work, and ordered the county staff to begin work on repealing...
State and federal agents, working alongside the sheriff’s office, arrested an alleged child sex offender today (Monday). The State Bureau of Investigation said Dusty Paul Matthews is being held under...
Deputies arrested a man Saturday after he allegedly went the wrong way on a busy highway, then refused to cooperate with law enforcement. Shannon Worrell, 52, of 719 Whitehall Rd.,...