News stories in Columbus, NC.
12/13/21: LATE EDITION NFL: The 8-4 Los Angeles Rams, head into the 10-2 Cardinals nest this evening for the Monday Night game. If you are a football fan, you had to enjoy last night’s matchup. Tampa Bay wins it in [Read More]
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the deadline for the Boston Butt sale to raise money Lake Waccamaw Firefighter David Vela and his family. The Velas lost everything in a house fire. David is in serious condition in [Read More]
The long-rumored purchase by the county of the empty BB&T campus in downtown Whiteville came true Friday. County commissioners, meeting in a special session, voted to purchase the three buildings around the old BB&T main [Read More]
One suspect was arrested after he ran into a metal pole while fleeing deputies last week. Henry Charles Brandt and Joe Allen Formyduval pulled into the Holiday Motel parking lot Dec. 8 when they were [Read More]
First responders are working to clear the roadway after a logging truck rolled over and lost its load at U.S. 74-76 and Red Hill Road at the Whiteville city limits this morning. No injuries were [Read More]
Pull up a chair and sit for a bit while I tell you story about a little mouse called Gus. Gus didn’t have much growing up. He came from a family of 30 brothers and [Read More]
NFLThursday night football ended up being a close one after it looked like it was going to be a blow-out. After the Vikings were up 29-0, the Steelers came back to almost get the win. [Read More]
There is lots of giving going on in Columbus County this month. Residents and businesses alike are opening their hearts and their pockets to take care of those in need this holiday season. In a partnership [Read More]
The town of Lake Waccamaw had a discharge of untreated wastewater yesterday afternoon totaled at approximately 4,500 gallons. The discharged occurred on Dupree Landing Road between Wooded Acres Road and Clyde Collier Road. The untreated [Read More]
NBAThere was no payback last night in the Spectrum Center for the Charlotte Hornets. After a tough overtime loss to Philadelphia in their last game, the Hornets suffered back-to-back loses to the 76er’s 110-106. Joel [Read More]
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE In the NHL, The Carolina Hurricanes are sitting in 3rd place amongst the NHL’s Metropolitan Division with a 17-6-1 record. They Beat the Winnipeg Jets last night 4-2 and continue their trip North of the border [Read More]
December 8, 2021 – Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, cooking and baking, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires during the winter months. [Read More]
Tabor City born Grand Ole Opry legend passes away at 89 years old Grand Ole Opry Legend Stonewall Jackson may have been raised in Georgia, but the singer was born in Tabor City on Nov. 6, 1932. [Read More]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and it really will be everywhere you go in Columbus County. From Santa Claus to church productions, the Christmas spirit is alive and well in the area. [Read More]
The Columbus County Public Housing Agency (CCPHA) has moved to a new location and with the big move comes a new event for the landlords in the county. For the first time ever, the agency [Read More]
Two men are in jail after allegedly stealing a truck and tools from West Columbus High School on Thanksgiving. The sheriff’s office said James Adam Brown, 42, and Joshua Williamson, 33, were jailed Dec. 1. Each [Read More]
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