News stories in Columbus, NC.
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]
News Briefs for December 19, 2024 Operation Nutcracker led to the arrests of 20 suspects on heroin, methamphetamine and theft charges Tuesday. The primary goal of the operation was to combat illegal drug activity and [Read More]
News Briefs for December 18, 2024 A motorcyclist became the second county road death in three days Monday. James Dicicco, 57, of Evergreen crashed on a curve on Princess Ann Road around 2:30 p.m. [Read More]
News Briefs for December 17, 2024 A starving, injured dog seized from a home near Whiteville may have been used as a bait dog for fighting, investigators said. Harlem as he is now called [Read More]
Drivers on Old Lake Road will permanently lose access to U.S. 74/76 this week as part of the project to upgrade the highway to interstate standards. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation recently [Read More]
A pit bull mix that may have been used for training fighting dogs was seized Friday near Whiteville. The male dog was found tied to a tree in the yard of a home on E.A. [Read More]
News Briefs for December 16, 2024 Most of the state, including Columbus County, is considered in a moderate drought right now. Brief rains we have seen in recent weeks have not been enough to [Read More]
A knife, firearm, screwdriver and car radio antenna were said to be used in a domestic assault that injured an infant Dec. 7 on Peaceful Way near Chadbourn. The seven month old baby sustained minor [Read More]
News Briefs for December 15, 2024 The Wolfpack had a long ride home from Elizabeth City Friday night, falling to Northeastern. The pack fell 24-14 against the Eagles’ heavy offensive game. It was the [Read More]
News Briefs for December 12, 2024 Legislators overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 382 Tuesday amid protests and threats of a lawsuit by Cooper. The bill provides $227 million in disaster relief, [Read More]
News Briefs for December 11, 2024 A Bladen County man will serve up to 28 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl. Frederick Chancy lured the girl into his car [Read More]
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