News stories in Columbus, NC.
Retired art teacher honored at Life Care art show Larry Hewett is a retired Columbus County art teacher who spent much of his career devoting his time and efforts to not only his students, but [Read More]
For a child, the love of reading may start at home, but Columbus County libraries have launched the “Oceans of Possibilities” summer reading program to keep youngsters turning pages during their break. Each branch [Read More]
An assault victim in Tabor City used an unusual weapon to defend herself Friday – gasoline. Arrest reports from Tabor City Police and the Columbus Detention Center show William Leonn Kinlaw, 41, of 312 Wall [Read More]
The chase for a stolen car ended after a teen suspect allegedly rammed a patrol car in Whiteville Saturday. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 17-year-old suspect allegedly took a Nissan Altima at [Read More]
A highway project that has drawn criticism from its inception will move ahead next month. The latest intersection improvements on U.S. 74 at Lake Waccamaw will get underway next month. Department of Transportation spokesman Andrew [Read More]
Somewhere in the unnecessarily complex internals of my beloved truck Valkyria, a chip or widget or circuit or something was misbehaving. Since my modern mechanical skills are roughly equal to my spare time – that [Read More]
This week Jefferson talks with Chadbourn Interim Police Chief Ken Elliott about the challenges of Policing in a small community, and what is currently happening in the city of Chadbourn. You can listen in the player [Read More]
Columbus County has enough going on this week to fill your plate to overflowing. If you want to share the wealth, be sure to check out three food drives happening throughout the area. • The [Read More]
The YWCA Lower Cape Fear Early Parenthood Program will be partnering with the Columbus County Partnership for Children (CCPC) to sponsor a free car seat safety check meeting on Wednesday, July 13. The event will [Read More]
Christopher Wilson was not Tased, struck or hit with any lethal or non-lethal weapon when he ran from narcotics officers last week, according to the sheriff’s office. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office released more information [Read More]
Although classes don’t start for most students for several weeks, the county school board is making sure there is no confusion about appropriate clothing. Uniforms were done away with in May, after multiple complaints by parents [Read More]
A Murrell’s Inlet man is being sought after allegedly claiming to be an attorney, bilking clients of thousands of dollars in the process. Jon E. James, 35, is wanted by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office. James [Read More]
The ex-boyfriend of a Hallsboro woman is recovering after an early morning slingblade assault. Patricia Ann Jackson, 39, of 231 Cherry Town Road, was held under a $2,500 secured bond on a single charge of [Read More]
County water customers in District II can expect pressure loss, discoloration and possibly boil orders in the coming weeks. Maintenance on the water tank serving the North Whiteville and Western Prong area will cause the [Read More]
Chadbourn Police are holding their first “Community Safety Day” to help connect with area residents. “This is a good time for people to come out and get to know their police,” Chief Ken Elliot said. [Read More]
A Whiteville drug suspect who fled a traffic stop died in a South Carolina hospital. Christopher Wilson, 41, died June 28, the day after he was arrested on narcotics charges, according to the sheriff’s office. [Read More]
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