News stories in Columbus, NC.
Members of the North Carolina Oath Keepers have broken with the national organization of the same name, after members of the umbrella organization were alleged to have entered the U.S. Capitol building Jan. 6. “We [Read More]
Tips from citizens led to a major roundup of narcotics suspects in recent days, according to the sheriff’s office. Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene said in a press release that 12 individuals were arrested on [Read More]
Columbus County’s most recognizable landmark could once again be home to court proceedings. On a 5-2 vote Monday, commissioners approved a plan that would use some of the proceeds from the sale of the Georgia [Read More]
Poor driving and poor choice of words led to a narcotics and a disorderly conduct arrest in Whiteville Jan. 14. Christopher Scott Deans, 25, of 543 Old Farm Rd., Whiteville, was held under a $50,500 [Read More]
A child custody dispute escalated after a man allegedly fired a shotgun near a deputy Jan. 12. Scottie Mack Nobles, 37, of 1037 Hickory Hill rd., Chadbourn, was charged with resist, obstruct or delay and [Read More]
Deputies picked up 19 suspects on a variety of outstanding warrants and criminal offenses Jan 14. Operation Safe Streets targeted a laundry list of defendants wanted for everything from drug charges to failure to appear, [Read More]
The case could be described as a modern version of sneaking change from grandmother’s purse. William Carroll, 28, of 838 Bullard Rd., Cerro Gordo was arrested Jan. 8 on 65 charges of obtaining property by [Read More]
This roundup will cover the dates Jan. 6-15. • Columbus County reported 103 deaths from COVID-19 on Jan. 14, up from 90 on Jan. 13. An average of 50 new cases per day was reported [Read More]
UNC Southeastern UNC Health Southeastern is now scheduling appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals ages 65 and older. The Lumberton hospital made the announcement Thursday shortly after Gov. Roy Cooper lowered the age limit in [Read More]
Columbus County hit a grim milestone the last 24 hours, topping the 100 mark in COVID-19 deaths.The Health Department announced on social media that as of 9 a.m. Thursday (today), 103 people in Columbus have [Read More]
County schools will not resume in-person classes as planned, but will remain in online learning until Feb. 1.The school system announced today (Wednesday) that due to the increasing rates of COVID-19 infections in the area, [Read More]
Chadbourn’s Town Hall has been closed to avoid further spread of the COVID-19 virus. Manager Jerome Chestnutt said staff will still be working, but customers will not be allowed inside the building. Utility bills can [Read More]
Fire crews are on the scene of a structure fire at 216 E. Webster Street. No injuries have been reported. Smoke was visible throughout downtown just after the 2 p.m. fire was called in. We’re [Read More]
A space heater is being blamed for a fatal fire Saturday morning. Deputy Fire Marshal Chase Lancaster said the fire on Tommy Wooten Road was called in at 7:03. a.m. Despite quick response from multiple [Read More]
A burn barrel allegedly shot a Tabor City man Jan. 5. Joshua A. Vereen, 29, was transported to Columbus Regional with multiple bullet wounds in both legs, according to the sheriff’s office. He told deputies [Read More]
The man charged with the county’s first serious assault of the year had a cigarette box of narcotics between his buttocks, according to the sheriff’s office. James Levi Clewis, 29, of Chadbourn, was held under [Read More]
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