A plea deal has been reached in the case of a man charged with child sex offenses. Michael John Fishburn, 46, formerly of White Pine Rd., Lake Waccamaw, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of [Read More]
Sometime in the next few days, the ritual will begin. The worn, comfortable and nearly threadbare surplus pants and the facing camouflage shirt are already clean. I likely will note how I should replace at [Read More]
Statewide law enforcement will increase patrols to keep impaired drivers off the roads during the Labor Day holiday weekend, which remains one of the deadliest times of year for alcohol and drug-related traffic deaths, officials [Read More]
Jury selection is underway in the retrial of Leroy Moore for the 2021 shooting of Tony Baker at a Whiteville apartment complex. Moore allegedly shot Baker on Oct. 25, 2021, as the District Attorney’s office [Read More]
With voter registration drives in full force across the state, as well as two lawsuits to remove illegal voters from the state rolls, the State Board of Elections (SBOE) is offering advice to voters in [Read More]
Updated 2:40 p.m. Aug. 29 A third suspect faces charges in a car theft that led to a high speed chase, a wreck and two manhunts Sunday. Kenyan Hayes, 18, of Montego Court, Wilmington, [Read More]
A handgun and a rifle were confiscated by Whiteville Police early Saturday after a shots fired call in Brookberry Apartments. No one has been charged in the case. Lt. Andrew Jackson said WPD was called [Read More]
As part of the Clear the Shelters campaign, all adoption fees are being waived at Columbus Animal Protective Services. Clear the Shelters is a national effort to rehome unwanted dogs and cats. Columbus County’s shelter [Read More]
Beavers, stormwater and flooding are ion the agenda for Whiteville’s city council meeting Tuesday. John Deans of the county Beaver Bounty program will give a presentation on beaver management and the program. Deans was part [Read More]
Two carjacking suspects who spent the night in the swamp near Lake Waccamaw are in custody facing multiple charges. One of the suspects was arrested while trying to flag down motorists on U.S. 74. Keko [Read More]
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in studio guests Lisa Yemma and Kellie Lewis from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Whiteville, NC. If you would like to [Read More]
Saturday Aug. 24 is Okra Fest at the Columbus County farmers market. Whether you like it stewed, fried or in soups and gumbo, the lowly okra is a healthy, easily grown and prolific part of [Read More]
West Nile Virus has been confirmed in three patients in Columbus County. Health Department Director Kim Smith said the cases have been verified by the state. “All three cases have occurred since July,” a press [Read More]
Crisis cleanup assistance will be available through Aug. 30 in Columbus County. Teresa Smith of Columbus Emergency Services said the deadline was extended to reach more people still dealing with debris, roof damage and flooding [Read More]
Two teens are under juvenile petitions for a $10,000 vandalism spree at Whiteville High School July 29. Lt. Andre Jackson of the Whiteville Police said the suspects are 17 and 13 years old. Sgt. A. [Read More]
In the wake of Tropical Storm Debby and several heavy rain systems, mosquitoes are enjoying a baby boom across the area. County spaying trucks have been fogging communities across Columbus, based on the number about [Read More]
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