News stories in Columbus, NC.
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]
News Briefs for December 30, 2024 A convicted felon caught with a handgun will be sentenced in March. Bobby Jaquane Toon, 31, was arrested in January 2024 after fleeing from law enforcement. He was [Read More]
Conway Police are asking for the public’s help locating 16 year old Kenche Denise Green. The African American girl was reported missing this morning from Duckett Street around 1240 a.m. Kenche is five feet two, [Read More]
A convicted felon caught with a handgun will be sentenced in March. Bobby Jaquane Toon, 31, was arrested in January 2024 after fleeing from law enforcement. He was charged with possession of a firearm by [Read More]
An unwanted puppy now has a new home after being tossed from a vehicle and eventually ending up in police custody Saturday. Whiteville Police Sgt. Brianna Blanks was on patrol Saturday when a passerby spotted [Read More]
News Briefs for December 29, 2024 Longtime Tabor City Town Manager Al Leonard has a new title: trustee. Leonard is now a member of the board of trustees at Southeastern Community college. He served [Read More]
News Briefs for December 27, 2024 Longtime Tabor City Town Manager Al Leonard has a new title: trustee. Leonard is now a member of the board of trustees at Southeastern Community college. He served [Read More]
News Briefs for December 26, 2024 Chadbourn Police are investigating after a man was shot in the leg Sunday. The victim was found on Jackson Street by CPD after a shotspotter call. He was [Read More]
News Briefs for Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024 The defendants convicted in three high profile federal murder cases no longer face the death penalty. Brandon Basham, Chadrick Fulks and Brandon Council had their death [Read More]
News Briefs for December 23, 2024 A retired Robeson County principal is in jail under two million dollars bond on sex charges. Paul Nelson Locklear, 53, was arrested in Columbus County Saturday. He has [Read More]
News Briefs for December 22, 2024 A retired Robeson County Principal is in jail under two million dollars bond on sex charges. Paul Nelson Locklear, 53, was arrested in Columbus County Saturday. He has [Read More]
A Christmas tradition for 15 years will light up the skies through January 6, 2025. Since 2009, Corey Lee’s family has decorated their home at 7020 New Britton Highway E. (NC-130) Whiteville with what may [Read More]
News Briefs for December 20, 2024 The holiday Booze It and Lose It campaign is underway through January 5. After a banner year for seat belt usage in the state, driving while impaired citations [Read More]
As you’re finishing off that Christmas shopping this weekend, get ready to say goodbye to an icon. Big Lots announced yesterday that a planned sale of the chain fell through, and the entire chain will [Read More]
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