News stories in Columbus, NC.
More than $32,000 in cash, a quantity of marijuana and two shotguns were confiscated after a man fleeing from deputies allegedly hit a patrol car, causing it to crash into another vehicle. Rondrell Santana Leach, [Read More]
Gov. Roy Cooper will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. to discuss the effects of the winter storm and the state’s ongoing battle with COVID-19. COVID cases have risen sharply in recent days with [Read More]
Brenden Jones told County Commissioners Monday that additional infrastructure funding will be coming for all area municipalities. Rep. Brenden Jones gave county commissioners an impromptu briefing Monday night when he was being honored for his [Read More]
The Columbus County Chamber of Commerce welcomed Smithfield Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q today with a Ribbon Cutting at their Grand Opening. Many local dignitaries were in attendance ready to sample their tasty Chicken and Barbecue. The [Read More]
Welcome Columbus Regional’s New Year’s Baby! Baby Boy Melvin was born on January 2, 2022 at 12:14pm weighing 7lbs and 13oz. Congratulations, Mom and Dad and welcome to the world sweet boy! According to spokesperson [Read More]
Three detectives escaped injury after another driver struck their vehicle Thursday night. The Highway Patrol said the investigators were in a Columbus Sheriff’s Office SUV on Strawberry Boulevard in Chadbourn when “an elderly female” driving [Read More]
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Columbus County News and WTXY 103.9 KOOL FM would like to wish everyone a happy and blessed New Year. With a new year comes new opportunities so be sure to take advantage of everything the area [Read More]
Chadbourn has seen its share of ups and down over the last year or so, but a grassroots non-profit is trying to make a difference in the lives of the residents there. The H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping [Read More]
Malek Moore, who was found dead in his prison cell at Tabor Correctional Wednesday, was facing charges in two separate murders. Moore allegedly killed Christian Mbimba in Greensboro Sept. 3. Two days later, Gabryelle Allnutt [Read More]
Five people were arrested Dec. 28 after detectives raided a home on Shade Fisher Road and discovered a large quantity of illegal drugs. The sheriff’s office reported that the Vice-Narcotics Unit was investigating citizen complaints [Read More]
The Lake Waccamaw man who ran into a pole trying to avoid arrest is back in jail. Henry Charles Brandt, 33, was charged with felony possession of both prescription narcotics and methamphetamine, simple possession of [Read More]
Deputies with the sheriff’s office man tracking team found a Tabor City area man safe and sound after a harrowing few hours Tuesday. Ronald Gore, 58, was reported missing by his wife around 9:30 p.m., [Read More]
Prison officials are reporting that a Tabor Correctional Inmate apparently committed suicide in his cell early Wednesday (today). Malek Moore, 29, was serving an eight year sentence as an habitual felon. Prison records show he [Read More]
New Life Community Church is collecting donations for tornado relief in Kentucky. Cleaning supplies, plastic bins, buckets, baby clothing and supplies, towels, wash cloths and sheets are needed. Lowe’s and Home Depot gift cards are [Read More]
Excess speed was the primary factor in the Dec. 22 crash that killed a woman and injured several other people at Lake Waccamaw. Victoria Nicole “Tori” Simmons was driving around 60 miles per hour when [Read More]
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