Humanities Dean Jessica Lopez; Whiteville Headmaster Kimberly Patrick, Founder Baker Mitchell Jr.; Leland Headmaster Laurie Benton; Math Dean Cause-Nance. Classical Charter School of America’s tuition...
After six weeks of testimony, including Darieus Rashad Washington spending hours on the stand in his own defense, a Columbus County jury returned with a guilty verdict in around an hour Monday. Washin...
Updated 3:15 p.m. Three deputies were injured after a high speed chase turned into a collision Tuesday in Chadbourn. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the incident is under investigation. The deputies were att...
As I awoke the other morning to the sound of a giant vacuum cleaner, I knew it was time for the harvest. It’s been said that trees are not planted for our own benefit, but for that of our children and...
One woman is dead and two people are seriously injured after a three vehicle crash in North Whiteville Monday morning (today). The wreck occurred on N.C. 410 near Silver Spoon Road, Sgt. K. McVicker o...
Fentanyl may have caused the death of a Tabor City area man early Monday. The sheriff’s office said Dep. T. Tyson responded to 4310 Will Inman Road around 3:25 a.m. to a report of a deceased male. A w...
The 15th Annual Southern Farm Days at Lake Waccamaw may have cancelled Sunday’s events, but Saturday’s beautiful weather led to big crowds enjoying all things rural and historical. The eve...
Madison Street between Clay and Webster streets in Whiteville will be blocked for several hours today (Monday) while a “widowmaker” tree is cleared. Whiteville Emergency Services Director ...
The weather this week is going to be perfect for celebrating spring, and events are busting out like flowers in our area. Get outside and have some fun, enjoy some good food, and maybe even help a goo...
The state anticipates resting its case against Darius Washington Thursday or Friday, District Attorney Jon David said. After four weeks of testimony, prosecutors have two more witnesses to call in the...
A mission team from the Columbus Baptist Association is headed back to Nicaragua in June, and organizers are seeking donations of supplies to be handed out by the group. Hard candy, bubbles, coloring ...
Three Columbus County deputies were recognized recently for saving the lives of children in three different emergencies. “These deputies went above and beyond on critical moments to protect and save l...
While aerial photos of wildfires can be breathtaking, drones are a flight hazard when crews are fighting wildfires. By law, wildfires are a no-drone zone in North Carolina. N.C.G.S. §15A-300.4 prohibi...
Hunters, fishermen, kayakers and other outdoors enthusiasts are in an uproar over a bill being considered by the general assembly. Senate Bill 220, titled Protect Private Property Rights, would stiffe...
If you plan to party this weekend for St. Patrick’s Day, don’t trust the luck of the Irish. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched the St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It and Lose It” enforcement camp...
The Wall That Heals needs volunteers during its visit to the Veterans Memorial Park, set for April 24-27. Angela Norris of the park said 200 volunteers are needed to serve four-hour shifts around the ...