News stories in Columbus, NC.
The man who kidnapped and raped a teenager has been sentenced to serve up to 28 years in prison. Frederick Chancy lured the girl into his car and took her to a home near Bladenboro, [Read More]
News Briefs for December 10, 2024 The Whiteville Wolfpack has many students, staff, and families that will be traveling to attend the 5th round of the Eastern Regional Finals. Due to the large amount [Read More]
In a case where decisions have flipflopped through the court system for seven years, the state Supreme Court will hear Maurice Devalle’s lawsuit to be recertified as a law enforcement officer. In 2019, Devalle was [Read More]
One of the most popular events of the year at the Columbus County Farmer’s Market is Dec. 14, and has a new feature. The Christmas From the Heart Crafts Show features a wide variety of [Read More]
News Briefs for December 9, 2024 Deputies arrested a woman after a shooting between Tabor City and Pireway Saturday. Deputies called for SWAT after someone reportedly pointed a firearm out the window of a van [Read More]
News Briefs for December 8, 2024 While we will get some badly needed rain this week, wildfire activity is picking up statewide. The Forest Service said there were 236 wildfires during October, 282 wildfires [Read More]
Whiteville’s 2024 Christmas Celebration – Photo Gallery by Christopher Cawley Full Parade Video will be Posted Tuesday Morning (click on each photo to enlarge)
On Thursday Tabor City had their annual Christmas Parade in Downtown Tabor City. Columbus County News Account Executive Misty Cribb was on hand to bring us all the action. You can watch the video below, [Read More]
It is the Christmas season in Columbus County, and if you can’t get a little bit of cheer, you ought to be ashamed of yourself. The Lake Waccamaw Christmas parade is today at 10 a.m. [Read More]
News Briefs for December 6, 2024 The embattled N.C. office of resilience and recovery is accepting comments through December 14 on proposed changes in using federal funds to rebuild homes damaged or destroyed in [Read More]
Hi everyone, meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with the weather update for Thursday December 5, 2024. A cold front has blasted off the coast at the time of this writing (9:01 PM Thursday). Temperatures will tumble [Read More]
News Briefs for December 5, 2024 A Southeastern Community College student sustained an accidental gunshot wound Wednesday when a firearm fell from the student’s vehicle. Lake Waccamaw Community Christmas Tree lighting is Friday at [Read More]
News Briefs for December 4, 2024 On Wednesday evening at Southeastern Community College there was an accidental firearm discharge on campus when a firearm fell from a vehicle, causing a self-inflicted injury. The individual was [Read More]
A massive, mobile memorial to those who served in Vietnam is coming to the Veterans Memorial Park next spring. The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a [Read More]
A number of new state laws went into effect Sunday, some without the blessing of Gov. Roy Cooper. Masks are now prohibited in public except they may be worn by persons with health conditions. The [Read More]
News Briefs for December 3, 2024 A number of new state laws went into effect Sunday, some without the blessing of Gov. Roy Cooper. Masks are now prohibited in public except they may be worn [Read More]
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