News stories in Columbus, NC.
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]
One man is dead and another was hospitalized after a midnight shooting in Chadbourn Thursday. Mayor Phillip Britt said more details will be released Friday. Britt said the Chadbourn Police and State Bureau of Investigation [Read More]
Firearms, tobacco and cash were the targets of three alleged thieves arrested after a string of break-ins in western Columbus. Shawn Demarques Doe, 18, a 14-year-old and a suspect who is 15 face multiple felony [Read More]
A deputy escaped injury, a Boonville man went to jail, and a dog is in the Animal shelter after an incident at Green Acres early Wednesday. John Joshua Timmons, 36, is being held under a [Read More]
A visit by Social Services led to the arrest of a Tabor City-area couple. Jail reports show Lyndsey Taylor Johnson, 25, and Michael Lynn Soles Jr., 24, were arrested on two counts each of felony [Read More]
The suspect in five recent break-ins near Tabor City was released on parole in December after 85 previous charges were dismissed. James Stanley “Jimmy” Thompson, 52, of 120 Queen St., Tabor City, was arrested Aug. [Read More]
With kids headed back to school, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) in Whiteville rolls out the entertainment for the fall starting this week. Creatures in the air, roaming the land, and [Read More]
I am angry, and you should be, too. In the past few weeks, seven law enforcement officers in North Carolina have been shot. Two were killed, including Deputy Ned Byrd. Early Friday, Byrd was on [Read More]
Detectives searching for stolen property found some furry contraband that will soon be heading to his rightful home. Gus the Yorkie dog was turned over to investigators while they were looking for stolen property at [Read More]
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