A larceny suspect is being sought after allegedly threatening a member of a Whiteville church with a knife — then fleeing when the congregant responded with a board. Whiteville Police said the inciden...
An infant is being treated in an area hospital and the child’s mother is in jail after the newborn tested positive for multiple illegal drugs. Lindsey Ann Miller, 32, was arrested by the Bladen County...
Chadbourn will be under a boil water advisory starting Tuesday (tomorrow) while the town upgrades critical water infrastructure. The advisory will be in place until further notice for removal of old w...
Early voting wrapped up its first full week with 4,601 ballots cast as of Friday. Turnout continues to be strong across the state as well as Columbus County, despite the usual midterm doldrums. Democr...
LAKE WACCAMAW—East Columbus shut down North Duplin’s high-powered offense with a 23-8 upset of the Panthers on Friday night. The Gators defense held the Panthers to 121 yards of total offense. Late in...
RED SPRINGS–Whiteville continued its unbeaten season Friday as they blanked Red Springs 40-0. The Wolfpack will host county rival South Columbus (2-1, 5-3) for the Southeastern Conference Champi...
ELIZABETHTOWN—East Bladen closed out its regular season with a 49-34 victory over Union Friday on Senior Night. Jayden Lewis led the way with six touchdowns and 230 yards rushing. Lewis now has 1,529 ...
A man shot on MLK Drive in Bladenboro Oct. 19 has died, and his alleged assailant is now facing a murder charge. Bladenboro Police announced on social media today (Oct. 23) that Mario Gillespie died f...
Early voting totals hit 3,966 for the first six days on Thursday, with 625 ballots being cast at all five polls. Whiteville had the most traffic, with 304 ballots cast. Chadbourn saw 96, followed by R...
Halloween is a time for costumes, candy and celebrations — not impaired driving. As festivities get underway across North Carolina, state officials are reminding drivers to plan ahead, make responsibl...
SCC Communications After helping tell Southeastern Community College’s story for nearly three years, Hannah Isenhour is beginning a new chapter at the college as a full-time Business Administration in...
LAKE WACCAMAW—East Columbus advanced to the fourth round in the 1A volleyball playoffs as they defeated Hobgood Charter 3-1 on Thursday. The win put the Gators (16-5) against Woods Charter (21-2) on S...
Chadbourn will be under a boil water advisory starting Tuesday, Oct. 27, until further notice for removal of old water mains and putting new water mains in service. Outages will take place Tuesday thr...
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Updated Oct. 23 1 p.m. Horry County Police have charged a Columbus County detention officer with felony domestic violence. Nathan Christopher Gilbert, 29, is alleged to have used a pistol to threaten ...
The Veterans Memorial Park of America will be hosting or attending the following events in the next few weeks. All events are at the park unless otherwise noted. Saturday Oct. 24—Yam Festival (Tabor C...