News stories in Columbus, NC.
Arson charges were pressed against a Whiteville area man who allegedly set fire to a home while a resident was still inside. The sheriff’s office said Jerry Lynn Hewett, 62, was held under no bond [Read More]
Bladen detectives have arrested a man who was using secret cameras to take explicit photos. Colby Edward Dent, 28, was charged with two counts disseminating pornography, installing a photo device in a room, peeping, creating [Read More]
A man, woman and infant escaped injury Saturday when someone allegedly opened fire on their vehicle. The sheriff’s office reported that the family was traveling on Haynes Lennon Road in the 4700 block just before [Read More]
One man was jailed after he allegedly cursed at a deputy trying to break up a crowd at the Whiteville football game Thursday. Javon Geathers, 31, of 4875 Old Lumberton Rd., Whiteville, was charged with [Read More]
The original Pierce and Co. store at Red Bug was destroyed in an early morning fire today (Saturday). Hallsboro Fire Department was dispatched around 2 a.m., and spent hours on the scene. The store sustained [Read More]
It’s a busy time in Columbus County. There’s the pow-wow, the first trunk or treat, and much more happening in our back yards. Get out there and enjoy it. Today is the Waccamaw Siouan Pow [Read More]
County school officials are making sure staff are familiar with policies regarding religious practices after someone complained about a group praying on the East Columbus campus Oct. 13. “We received notifications about visitors performing or [Read More]
Nakina Middle School has an increased security presence today after a specific threat against the school. Kelly Jones of Columbus County Schools said parents were notified Thursday night of a threat against NMS. The threat [Read More]
It’s October, which means it’s time for another thing to be aware of. This go around it’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. I was two weeks in before I even knew that this was [Read More]
Citing a pattern of poor performance and missed calls, County Commissioners voted to cancel the emergency services contract with Nakina Fire and Rescue today (Wednesday). The board met in executive session to discuss potential litigation [Read More]
Early One Stop Voting for the Nov. 7 municipal elections begins Thursday. The only early polling site will be at the county board of elections office. Early polls will be open through noon on Nov. [Read More]
International Paper announced this morning that it will eliminate 200 positions at the Riegelwood plant by the end of the year. “Decisions like these are extremely difficult, because of the impact on our employees, their [Read More]
Municipal elections are Nov. 7 in Columbus County, and several races are uncontested. One stop early voting begins Thursday and continues through noon on Nov. 4 Barring a Supreme Court decision, the November election is [Read More]
Columbus County officials cut the ribbon today (Tuesday) ion the former BB&T Campus in downtown Whiteville, making the facility the “official” home for county offices. Most county services have been consolidated in the former main [Read More]
Tabor City Police arrested a man Monday who allegedly said he was going to shoot officers who came to take him in. James Ricco Gore, 52, of 503 W. Sixth Street, was held under $2,500 [Read More]
Drug charges have been filed against a Tabor City prison guard who was allegedly smuggling contraband into the prison. Latosha Shante Walker, 37, of Wilmington, is being held under $5,000 secured bond on charges of [Read More]
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