“Gator” Mills was at work deep in the Green Swamp Preserve back in June when he and his crew from Moore Logging noticed an impossibly-thin hunting dog. The Walker hound had multiple, heavy tumors that...
A six-year-old is recovering after a man allegedly threw hot water on the child. Derrick Vitanza, 18, of 402 W. Williamson St., Whiteville, was held without bond on a single charge of misdemeanor chil...
North Carolina is one of the states selected for a pilot program to control feral swine. The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) offering $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine...
A chase July 20 led from Tabor city to Green Sea, ending with the suspect facing charges in North and South Carolina. O’Rico Wells, 34, faces charges of fleeing to elude, possession with intent to man...
Bladen County deputies have charged a man with kidnapping and multiple sex offenses. Wade Anthony Garcia, 41, was held without bond, charged with second degree kidnapping, false imprisonment, sexual b...
Updated 4:35 p.m. Raymond Timothy “Chinaman” Warren is back in the custody, the Dept. of Corrections reported late this afternoon. He was captured in Forsyth County, a short distance from the prison, ...
A flood watch is in effect for Columbus County as tropical moisture heads into the area today and tomorrow. The National Weather service is calling for two to four inches of rain in some areas. Meteor...
The suspects in a string of larcenies in the eastern end of the county were arrested July 20, according to the sheriff’s office. Christopher Parrish and Ashley Nicole Harrell, both of Leland, were tak...
An admitted impaired driver allegedly fought with deputies at a checkpoint in Western Columbus July 21. The sheriff’s office said Robert Harold Tyler, 57, was charged with driving while impaired, poss...
Four-way stop signs will come down July 29 at a deadly intersection in the eastern end of Columbus, marking a milestone in improvements at N.C. 11 and N.C. 87. Known traditionally as the Balfour-Beatt...
A Miller Road man has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after allegedly sending explicit messages to a teenaged girl, then trying to give her alcohol. Sterling Gore, 43, of ...
Chadbourn Mayor Pro Tem Tony Jordan requested a closed session on “code enforcement and water bills”, then changed his request to include “personnel” during the town’s August meeting. State law allows...
Whiteville Man Charged in Child Porn Case The man arrested earlier this year for attempting to purchase child pornography now faces 20 felony charges related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Mic...
County Commissioner Lavern Coleman will host an informational meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Riegelwood Community Center. Coleman said in a social media post that the meeting is an opportunity for ...
Deputies caught a break-in suspect damaging a St. James area home July 17, according to reports. Percy Williams Pickett III, 47, was placed under $15,000 secured bond, charged with attempted breaking ...
A midnight break-in attempt led to the arrest of a Whiteville man near Clarkton. James Best, 48, was held under $5,000 secured bond, charged with second degree trespass and possession of drug parapher...