The second Spring Fling Flock Swap in Whiteville Saturday drew hobby and professional farmers, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks and more. “This is much bigger than we thought,” said Sa...
Updated 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. A civil rights protest at Williams Township School was abruptly cancelled Monday afternoon due to a shooting in Myrtle Beach. A protest and a counter protest were planned ...
A juvenile was allegedly drinking beer when he was taken into custody with two older youths Wednesday. James Huggins, 18, and Layton Hall, 20, were charged with misdemeanor larceny contributing...
Two suspects found misdemeanor citations when they went “exploring” at a former school Thursday. Deputies were called to Acme-Delco Middle School about a breaking and entering in progress. Deputies sp...
A man was arrested Wednesday after he broke into a church and disrobed while trying to flee the devil, a sheriff’s report said. Dusty Johnathan Prince, 35, was held under $20,000 secured bond on charg...
When the trains went by, plaster and dust drifted from the ceiling, sparkling in the bare bulbs and humming fluorescent tubes that lit the most magical place in the world. He was really too gro...
Chadbourn Police Chief Ken Elliott is the latest candidate to throw his hat in the ring for the Republican nomination for sheriff. “I am not doing this for me,” Elliott said. “I want to do all ...
The suspect in a Tuesday night shooting was waiting for deputies with his hands raised when they arrived at the crime scene. Brandon Alexander Galloway, 31, was held under no bond, pending a fi...
County commissioners approved a controversial new tax billing fee for urban taxpayers Monday, with a provision that officials from both the county and municipalities can negotiate a lower rate....
Accompanied by motorcyclists and law enforcement from several agencies, the Wall That heals made its way through downtown Whiteville today en route to the Veterans Memorial Park. The wall is a ...
The Wall That Heals, a 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be escorted through Whiteville today around 12:30 today (Tuesday). The caravan with the wall will be escorted by ...
Cocaine and opiates sent two Cerro Gordo sisters to jail April 16. Miranda Lynn Godwin, 37 and Crystal Leanne Godwin, 39, were each charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver...
On this Special Easter Edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on faith, and the Resurrection Weekend. You don’t want to miss this edition of The Columbus Connection. The Co...
Breaking news A structure fire near the southern town limits of Chadbourn is causing traffic to detour this afternoon (Friday). Multiple units are on scene battling the blaze. Law enforcement has deto...
Multiple soft spots and penetrations in the roof of the former News Reporter Publishing building in Whiteville may require a new roof that will delay the Provalus project. City Council will hear an u...
Several churches and organizations are having “last chance” Easter egg hunts Saturday. Milk B4 Meat Ministries will have free hot dogs, chips and drinks, as well as an egg hunt and fellowship Saturday...