Updated Last week’s fundraiser for the family of Misty Cribb raised more than $10,000. The proceeds were distributed evenly between Misty’s daughters Rhea and Kyla, and her stepson Maddox. Kyla...
Traffic is finally clear on N.C. 410 north of Silver Spoon Road after a collision between a pickup and a logging truck. Trooper W. Bracey of the Highway Patrol said...
A familiar face will be the new chief of Whiteville Police starting Feb. 17. Paul Rochenback was introduced to the Whiteville City Council Tuesday as the replacement for Douglas Ipock....
New registrations for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) will end Feb. 1. “This was a difficult decision, and we understand how it may affect families hoping to sign up,”...
Developing story: N.C. 410 north of Silver Spoon Road is blocked after a collision between a logging truck and a pickup. Witness said one person has been transported, and law...
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I hate February. This is not news to those of you who have suffered with me through this miasma of a misbegotten misery of a month before. I will...
County water customers in District II are dealing with discoloration while crews make emergency repairs, the county said this morning. A boil advisory has been lifted due to backflow causing...
Drug and larceny charges were levelled Monday after a traffic stop yielded a woman wanted in both Carolinas. Shmaya Ayana Newton, 31, of 2918 Dwelle Dr., Fayetteville, was held...
Developing story A student at Whiteville High School was struck on Lee Street this morning, according to Whiteville Police. Sgt. C. Arnold of the WPD said the 17 year old...
A Sunday morning stabbing in Fair Bluff sent a man to jail and his son to the hospital. James Earl Bostic, 63, of 2102 Main St., Fair Bluff, was...
Deputies caught a break-in suspect at the scene Thursday. Jonathan Tyreese Smith, 23, of 172 Mangum Rd., Evergreen, was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond, according to detention center reports....
Update: The sheriff’s office said today (Jan 28) that the owner of the animals has purchased appropriate shelters and the animals are now housed in compliance with state law. Deputies...
Whiteville Police and the sheriff’s office are investigating separate shooting incidents that left one man seriously injured. WPD said a man was shot and seriously injured at Kent Place Apartments...
This Weeks The Columbus Connection (Press Play for the Audio) On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on the Politics in America and North Carolina. Jefferson shares...
Jefferson Weaver with a list of closings in Columbus County NC...