Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a deputy on Prosper Road and fled the scene this morning. The assault occurred in the Delco area after a...
September events are upon us, and October will not be outdone in the coming weeks. As the weather moves into slightly cooler temperatures, organizations are planning their fundraisers, gatherings, and...
Community complaints led Whiteville Police to a raid that netted one arrest and illegal narcotics at a Ward Street home today (Sept. 15). Andre “Goldie” Pone, 49, of 417 Ward St., Whiteville, was char...
Thursday, Sept. 17, is Constitution Day. This is the anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. This document established the framework for the U...
A man is in jail under no bond after allegedly breaking into a woman’s house, assaulting her and damaging her vehicle. Jason Henry, 31, is charged with breaking and entering to terrorize, assault on a...
I was on the phone with a close friend for a half-hour the other day. He recently had surgery, and on top of that, a mutual friend had passed away the day before. In my circle of friends, those exact ...
In Elizabethtown, Jayce Hatcher scored two goals as East Bladen defeated North Duplin 3-1 in soccer on Monday. The Eagles’ Andrio Garcia added a goal in the victory. The Eagles (1-1, 4-4-1) will take ...
Ruth Smith Storms, age 89, of Whiteville, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, at West Bladen Assisted Living. A more complete obituary is forthcoming. McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferso...
Columbus County deputies captured one of the suspects in a $200,000 scrap metal theft as he was allegedly committing another larceny, a short distance from the East End Sheriff’s Substation. Forrest K...
A Chadbourn woman was arrested after allegedly fighting with Whiteville Police who were trying to help her early Saturday. Keyozia Anoinia Gore, 27, was held under $5,000 secured bond, charged with di...
Anthony Sumpter will serve 240 to 300 months in prison for the 2025 murder of a woman in her Whiteville apartment. Sumpter pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Columbus County Superior Court toda...
Deputies arrested a woman early Sunday after she allegedly allowed a minor to get drunk. Angela Michelle Guin, 53, of 462 Ward Town Road North, was released on $1,500 secured bond. She was arrested ju...
Kenneth McKinnon Lee, age 68, of Whiteville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at UNC-Hospitals, Chapel Hill, N.C. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Friends may visit our Tribute page to ...
The N.C. Department of Transportation has announced the second round of awards for the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations along major travel corridors in North Carolina, ...
CLINTON—Clinton dished out 452 yards of offense Friday night as the Dark Horses ran past East Bladen 55-26 in football. The Eagles started out strong as they struck first with a 50-yard run from Riley...
DUBLIN—Heide Trask picked up its first win on the season as they defeated West Bladen 23-6 in football Friday night. The Knights got on the board first with a Ja’Shae Drye three-yard run with 3:35 lef...