News stories in Columbus, NC.
Updated 4:15 p.m. Two people died in a mobile home fire in Hallsboro early this morning. A neighbor who is a volunteer firefighter called the fire in via radio before attempting to enter the burning [Read More]
Multiple fire units are on the scene of a structure fire on Hazel Lane, off Pierce Cemetery Road in Hallsboro. Initial radio traffic indicated two people were trapped in the burning home. CCN will have [Read More]
The sheriff’s office is asking people to move some butts for a good cause. Deputy Tyler Reeves has been fighting colon cancer for four years, according to a release from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. [Read More]
My friend Sherman Surles brought me a mess of fish the other day – nice fresh spots, still smelling of the salt water. Just as he shared them with me, I shared some with a [Read More]
Two vehicles were struck by gunfire and a woman hurt Wednesday in the area of Will Inman and Kenny Jordan roads. Keyatta Todd and an infant were traveling on Kenny Jordan around 2:15 p.m. when [Read More]
Despite his busy schedule, the Real Whiteville Santa is back in his headquarters on Smith Street in Whiteville. Santa will be welcoming visitors Wednesday through Saturday, from 3:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., through Dec. 23. [Read More]
A new urgent care will be built on the site of the currently closed clinic on Powell Boulevard, after construction on the U.S. 701 Super Street is completed in the area. Whiteville City Council on [Read More]
A Fair Bluff man reportedly shot himself Tuesday when a deputy went to his Fair Bluff home with an order for arrest. The sheriff’s office said a deputy made contact with Tony Tant, 53, at [Read More]
Santa Claus will be riding a Harley Hog Saturday as the 25th annual Military Vet Riders Association Toy Run rumbles through Columbus County. The toy run benefits the Columbus Baptist Association Toy Store. Cost is [Read More]
Riegelwood is going all out with this year’s Christmas in the Village celebration. Most of the day’s festivities will be at 305 N.C. 87 Hwy., in the center of the village. From 10 a.m. until [Read More]
Parents have two more opportunities to tell officials their views on county schools as well as find out about future plans for the system. Columbus County Schools is hosting two more Community Cafes. One is [Read More]
Sub-freezing temperatures will pay a visit to Columbus County tonight for the first time this season. The National Weather Service Wilmington office said temperatures will drop to the mid-20s during the overnight hours of Tuesday [Read More]
The U.S. 701 Super Street project in Whiteville is changing the landscape in more ways than widening the bypass. A developer has asked the city for permission to rezone two properties for commercial development, in [Read More]
Crack cocaine and illegal parking sent a Wilmington man to jail early Monday morning. Michael Dean Benoy, age 51, was stopped in the middle of the roadway on N.C. 211 near Bolton when a deputy [Read More]
The West Columbus Football team is headed for an historic matchup with Tarboro Friday, and supporters hope the team can make the long trip in comfort. The WCHS Vikings are playing Tarboro for the Eastern [Read More]
One woman was shot and multiple homes and vehicles were damaged in a series of shootings that began Thanksgiving, according to sheriff’s reports. It is not known if any of the shootings were related, and [Read More]
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