News stories in Columbus, NC.
Two solar projects in Columbus County will receive $6 million each in federal funding, according to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Arthur 2 LLC and Beckwith Solar LLC will receive the funds from the Inflation [Read More]
You may have already noticed fall decorations gracing store shelves, and it won’t be long before Santa comes to town. Until then, it’s time to golf for a good cause. The Columbus Baptist Association holds [Read More]
Students are used to School Resource Officers being there to protect kids on campus, but the SRO division with the sheriff’s office opted to serve some children as well this year. The SRO and Patrol [Read More]
In the age of virtual careers and desk jobs, Southeastern Community College is offering a course geared toward a much-needed workforce career. The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals for employment as vehicle mechanics and [Read More]
After much hard work and dedication, Coastal Horizons has launched their mobile mental health clinic in Columbus County. Plans for the unit began coming together earlier this year. The office on wheels is being [Read More]
At least one man was injured in a daylight shooting on Burkhead Street in Whiteville Monday (today). The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. at a residence on the west side. Whiteville Police secured the emergency [Read More]
Local governments in areas hit by Hurricanes Florence and Matthew can apply for $19.4 million in state storm relief funding –if they have “shovel ready” multifamily projects waiting for financing. The N.C. Office of Resiliency [Read More]
Three people, including a juvenile, were arrested after a chase from South Carolina went through Columbus County into Lumberton. Ahmad Devonte Scott, 24, Ke’vonna Enve Mendoza-Smith, 21, and a 17 year old juvenile are alleged [Read More]
Jury selection for the long-delayed capital murder trial of James McKamey got underway today (Monday). McKamey is charged with the 2016 stabbing and slashing death of Carol Greer in Whiteville. He allegedly attacked Greer after [Read More]
Whiteville could see “dramatic” improvements in its water and wastewater systems, if the city is approved for two additional federal grants. At tonight’s city council meeting, City Manager Darren Currie will discuss applications for more [Read More]
Juvenile allegedly strikes officer with car. Officers manning a checking station in Chadbourn Saturday night had a busy two hours. Chadbourn Police, assisted by multiple agencies, arrested six suspects, wrote 18 traffic citations, and took [Read More]
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Dennis Willis has been identified as the man shot to death in Chadbourn Thursday morning. Stevan Barfield was also shoot around the same time, Mayor Phillip Britt said, but it has not been confirmed if [Read More]
A second deer in North Carolina has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission say the deer was tested as part of ongoing CWD surveillance efforts cooperating with [Read More]
• Movies on Madison at The Museum of Natural Sciences is moving inside tonight due to the weather. Raya and the Last Dragon will be shown starting at 8 p.m., but be sure to get [Read More]
This week Jefferson talks with In-Studio Guests Executive Director Tony Shipman and Community Service Coordinator Grace Thompson of Columbus County Teen Court about what they do and some of the programs they offer, including [Read More]
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