News stories in Columbus, NC.
News Briefs for January 10, 2025 The second gunman in a 2021 shootout that injured a pregnant woman will serve just short of six years in federal prison. Robert Jamar Avant, age 33, pleaded guilty [Read More]
News Briefs for January 9, 2025 The General Assembly officially swore in all 170 members of the house and senate Wednesday. Rep. Brenden Jones is the house Majority leader. The session will officially begin [Read More]
News Briefs for January 8, 2025 Christopher Edwards has been arrested on multiple felonies after a 120 mile per hour chase that left a deputy’s car damaged. Edwards fled the scene of a shots fired [Read More]
News Briefs for January 7, 2025 Christopher Edwards has been arrested on multiple felonies after a 120 mile per hour chase that left a deputy’s car damaged. Edwards fled the scene of a shots [Read More]
News Briefs for January 6, 2025 Columbus County’s first road fatality of the year took the life of a Clarendon woman this morning. Misty Cribb, age 35, was killed when another car crossed the [Read More]
County 911 Being Rerouted Columbus County is experiencing problems with the 911 system, and calls are being routed through Bladen County. Columbus County Emergency Services Director David Ransom said calls are still being answered and [Read More]
News Briefs for January 5, 2025 Beaverdam Original Freewill Baptist Church was jammed with friends, family and first responders Saturday, all saying goodbye to Master Trooper Anthony Godwin. The Highway Patrol trooper died last [Read More]
State Auditor Dave Boliek was sworn in Wednesday, and as he promised in his campaign, got right to work. After his election, Boleik told Carolina Journal that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the [Read More]
News Briefs for January 2, 2025 Whiteville City Officials and the local chapter of the NAACP are condemning the raising of a Confederate flag on the Southern Gateway into Whiteville sometime during the overnight [Read More]
Several new bills became law Jan. 1, while others are still on hold pending litigation. Several of the new laws went on the books after the Republican-dominated legislature overrode vetoes by former Gov. Roy Cooper. [Read More]
Friends and coworkers have established a fund for the family of Master Trooper Anthony Godwin, who died Tuesday. Godwin, 35, apparently experienced a medical problem while off duty. He leaves behind his wife Heather and [Read More]
News Briefs for January 1, 2025 Governor Josh Stein was sworn into office Wednesday, replacing Roy Cooper in the state’s top slot. Stein promised continued help for Hurricane victims, better teacher pay improvements to [Read More]
A well-known State Trooper died Tuesday of an apparent medical condition while at the Outer Banks. Anthony Godwin, 35, was a Master Trooper with the N.C. Highway Patrol. He patrolled Columbus and Brunswick counties. “Master [Read More]
Someone raised a variant of the Confederate flag on the pole at the Whiteville city entry. The flag was removed by Whiteville Police, Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder said. “This was not done by the [Read More]
News Briefs for December 31, 2024 – New Years Eve Tonight is New Year’s Eve, and if you feel inclined to drive after celebrating – don’t. The state’s Booze It and Lose It campaign [Read More]
A single vehicle crash led to a standoff and an apparent suicide Monday on Country Club Road near Whiteville. The sheriff’s office said the victim, who was 53, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. [Read More]
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