News stories in Columbus, NC.
A dog was found beaten to death in a field in Nakina Sunday. The sheriff’s office reported that the Sarah’s Avenue resident who owned of the animal let the dog out to go to the [Read More]
Around $91 million in the state’s $30 billion budget is coming to Columbus County. Rep. Brenden Jones and Sen. Bill Rabon announced the funding Thursday. Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement that he will [Read More]
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reported that zebra mussels, a harmful invasive aquatic species, have been identified in Iredell County. This is the first time this species has been identified in the wild in [Read More]
September in North Carolina means football, harvest time, hunting seasons, fishing – and the start of fall forest fire season. As North Carolina transitions to the fall, the N.C. Forest Service is reminding the public [Read More]
Assistant District Attorney Heath Nance has a new title – judge. Nance will fill the seat left vacant by C. Ashley Gore, who was recently appointed to fill the Superior Court seat of retired Chief [Read More]
The North Carolina Honey Festival has come and gone, but the committee is still sponsoring ways to raise money for the community. In partnership with Columbus County Schools, the organization will be hosting the Buzz [Read More]
Traffic was snarled for hours this morning when a logging truck overturned in Riegelwood. The truck lost its load at the intersection of N.C. 87 and Fertilizer Road, forcing delays in the area during the [Read More]
Sept. 21 • All afterschool activities for Columbus County Schools have been cancelled. • East Columbus High School Football has been rescheduled for Monday at East Bladen. • City and county JV games that were [Read More]
It wasn’t a good week for Pender County teams on the Columbus gridirons Thursday, as play was pushed up in advance of today’s potential tropical weather. Whiteville stomped a strong-hearted Heide Trask team, 49-12. It [Read More]
The rain may put a damper on going outside this weekend, but there is still plenty to do indoors in Columbus. Competitions and church events are still happening in our area. Be sure log onto [Read More]
Whiteville City Council on Tuesday will vote on a contract to take the next steps toward a million-dollar project to turn a former shopping center into a “stormwater park.” While all the structures on the [Read More]
What will likely become Tropical Storm Ophelia is expected to bring 1.75 to 2.5 inches of rain to Columbus starting Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the coastal low pressure system is a rapidly [Read More]
Leaders in the General Assembly on Tuesday folded their cards when it came to sections on casinos and video gambling terminals. The two sections of the budget bills were axed after Senate and House leadership [Read More]
County commissioners Monday approved request to consider a “pro-active” mosquito spraying plan for the county. Commissioner Laverne Coleman asked County Manager Eddie Madden if the county had started spraying for the bugs, which are generally [Read More]
No one was injured when an armed woman robbed the Pireway Dollar General store Monday night. Deputies were called to the store in the 18000 block of Swamp Fox Highway at 8:55 p.m., according to [Read More]
A registered sex offender is out on bond after he allegedly worked at an area retailer where he had access to minors. Jeffrey Perritte, 32, was arrested Sept. 15 on a single charge of employment [Read More]
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