Whether you’re looking for something fun for the family, something good to eat, or to help with a good cause, there’s plenty of good news in Columbus County this...
A career criminal jailed for narcotics charges will serve up to 23 years in federal prison, the U.S. District Attorney said today in a oppress release. Marion Lamont Flowers,...
A third candidate has announced his plan to jump into the Columbus County Sheriff’s Race, nine months before filing begins and a year before the primary. Whiteville City Councilman...
As Miss Rhonda napped and I marked the halfway point home, I glanced at a longleaf pine standing solitary by a recently-turned field. The sunset was painting the fields in...
Updated The man who led law enforcement on an all-night manhunt has been jailed after he allegedly shot at deputies early Tuesday. Thomas Devine Barsh, 45, was arrested around...
Forest Service crews are keeping a close watch on the remains of the Crusoe Island wildfire that threatened a number of homes Tuesday. The N.C. Forest Service said that...
The Veterans Memorial Park will host a wreath laying ceremony Saturday to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day. Events start at 9 a.m., and refreshments will be served afterwards. The park...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson has recommended that North Carolinians delete their 23andme accounts and private health information from the DNA testing firm as soon as possible. 23andMe filed fo...
No injuries were reported after a pilot reported someone shined a green laser at his aircraft Monday near Whiteville. The sheriff’s office said Myrtle Beach Air Traffic Control reported being...
Developing story A wildfire at the end of Crusoe Island Road is being fed by gusty winds and dry conditions this afternoon (Tuesday). The N.C. Forest Service has redeployed some...
Whiteville Police have charged a juvenile in three vehicle break-ins in the city, and more charges and arrests may be pending. In a news release on Facebook, WPD said...
Three people were jailed after state and local agents raided a Chadbourn home last week and found hundreds of bottles of stolen liquor. N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) and Chadbourn...
Updated 4 p.m. March 20 A former county finance office employee told commissioners Monday that County Manager Eddie Madden is “vindictive” and unable to separate personal disagreements from profession...
Whiteville Police are investigating a string of vehicle thefts and vehicle break-ins in recent weeks. In a social media post, WPD urged residents to lock vehicles, remove all valuables and...
Whether you’re looking for something fun for the family, something good to eat, or to help with a good cause, there’s plenty of good news in Columbus County...
County commissioners Monday sent a proposed ordinance on recreational vehicles and campers back to the planning board for more work. Multiple speakers had signed up for public comments prior to...