An independent, nonprofit foundation has been established to benefit employees of the N.C. Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) in times of need. Articles of incorporation were filed with the Secret...
By Anna Gurney N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Besides the sun, sand and ocean waves, a visit to the N.C. coast offers the opportunity to see interesting and unique coastal birds and sea turtles (d...
Charges have been filed against a man who allegedly ran over another man in June with his vehicle. Danny Paul Price, 50, of 2327 Slipper Log Rd., Whiteville, is being held under no bond. He was arrest...
WHITE LAKE—Kent Porter held off Jerry Padrick by one stroke to win the weekly Showdown at Sundown held at Goldston’s Putt-Putt at White Lake on Tuesday. Porter scored a bogey-free round for the victor...
At Vineland Golf Course of White Lake, the Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played its weekly tournament on July 14. The course saw 28 members participating in the event. First place went to t...
If you’re interested in volunteering, there are plenty of opportunities to do so in Columbus County over the next few weeks. Many community organizations are gathering donations, hosting events,...
<p>The town of Lake Waccamaw has been a busy place over the last few weeks, and at Tuesday night’s meeting, decisions were made for more improvements to come over the</p>...
A hog farm theft led to a string of charges against a local man July 13. Roger Odell Richardson Jr., 57, of 2302 Old 74, Chadbourn, is being held under a secured bond on charges of felony larceny, bre...
A two-day drug roundup put some “heat” on suspects in Bladen County. Operation Heat Check led to the arrest of seven narcotics suspects in Bladen County on a number of charges, the Bladen County Sheri...
Riverside Drive is the location for all things fun in Fair Bluff, and nothing can be more fun than the town’s annual Watermelon Festival. The event is scheduled for July 25, with activities begi...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber We had such a memorable Fourth of July and 250th Fireworks Celebration! Thank you to everyone in our area that joined us at South Columbus High School for...
Tiny Mary is at that puppy stage where everything is an adventure. She had kind of a rough puppyhood that we won’t get into, and she’ll always bear some of the scars. She’s still learning which big do...
The massive fire that consumed more than 280 acres of woodland in Brunswick County was caused by a lightning strike. The N.C. Forest Service said Monday that the Quarry Road fire began Friday after a ...
Two alleged robbers were jailed after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop with Whiteville Police on Monday (June 13). Andre Alexander Freeman, 37 and Marissa Garcia, 34, both of Whiteville, were arrested...
ELIZABETHOWN—Los Angeles Ram’s defensive lineman Larrell Murchison came home to Elizabethtown on July 11 for his Annual Community Fun Day and Football Camp. More than 70 campers enjoyed the event whic...
Work on the new roundabout at Madison, Lee and Franklin in downtown Whiteville will begin in earnest July 20. Dept. of Transportation spokesman Andrew Barksdale said the project was delayed due to wea...