A woman was jailed Sunday after allegedly attacking a deputy with her shoe. Karen Sabrina Buffkin, 37, of 5329 Swamp Fox Hwy., Tabor City, was charged with a single count...
Eight East Arcadia residents had to be rescued from their homes Monday due to rising water. Chief Steve Carlin of Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire and Rescue said firefighters were called to Kennedy...
As the first tropical system of the season gets underway, officials and owners of flood-prone property in Whiteville are getting ready. Last week’s heavy rains on Wednesday were a wakeup...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 50 bipartisan attorneys general are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to do more to address the spread of illegal offshore gambling...
Sports betting dropped again in North Carolina during July, according to figures released this week by the N.C. State Lottery Commission. During the period July 1-31, Tar Heel gamblers spent...
Updated with additional information, details from the lawsuit and comments from the ASPCA Most of the dogs seized from an animal cruelty case on June 24 will be returned to...
Dylan Mulvaney is a man. Sydney Sweeney is a woman. It’s pretty simple. Miss Sweeney is a rather fetching young lady who has been at the center of an advertising...
Upwards of three inches of water pounded parts of Columbus County Wednesday, prompting flash flood warnings and inundating parking lots in parts of Whiteville. A strong thunder-rich system crossed the...
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson interviews the local Columbus County Christian Metalcore / Sludge bands “Cast To Sea” and “333” about their upcoming show ...
Motorists are being urged to slow down and be aware of water on roadways as up to three inches of rain are anticipated through this evening. A flash flood warning...
Despite heavy rains in the afternoon and intermittent showers in the evening, National Night Out drew big crowds in both Whiteville and Chadbourn. Chadbourn’s inaugural event was moved from the...
Ervin Hakeem Johnson was shot once in the head when he was killed in February, according to the autopsy report. The state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) autopsy...
Two felony animal cruelty charges and 19 misdemeanor counts have been filed against the Hallsboro woman who had dozens of animals in filthy conditions. Deborah Dahl, 70, of Pone Hill...
A landmark florist in downtown Chadbourn burned to the ground Tuesday morning. Old Town Florist, on First Avenue, was destroyed when a lithium battery caught fire, Columbus County Fire Marshal...
An 11-month-old child is in serious condition and a woman has been charged with abusing the girl. A male suspect s still being sought in the case. Hali Canter, 31,...
Departments from across the county are fighting a fire at Old Town Florist in Chadbourn. Units from Chadbourn are being assisted by Whiteville, Acme-Delco-Riegelwood, and other stations. Smoke is visi...