Cynthia Sessions Hansen, age 71, of Lake Waccamaw, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Cynthia was born on June 29, 1954 to Robert “Bobby” Eugene Sessions and Hattie Merle...
A week after Cynthia Hansen was brutally assaulted at her fitness studio in Whiteville, many residents and business owners are taking additional steps to protect themselves, their families and workers...
No Arrest in Hansen Homicide No suspects are in custody but Whiteville Police are continuing to follow leads in the March 11 killing of Cynthia Hansen. “We need your help,”...
Southern Farm Days, plant sales, and book signings, oh my! Columbus County is jam packed full of adventures over the next couple of weekends. Be sure to check back in every Wednesday...
Easter is just around the corner, and many churches and community organizations are announcing where your family can celebrate in Columbus County. If you would like your event added to...
Whiteville Police will release more information about the March 11 homicide of Cynthia Hansen at a press conference Wednesday. Hansen was found brutally assaulted in her Thompson Street fitness center...
One of Columbus County’s biggest events of the year kicks off Friday, as Southern Farm Days returns the Boys and Girls Home Farm at Lake Waccamaw for the 16th year....
Gentlemen, fix your sons. I had stopped at a gas station to feed my ancient Tahoe, Valkyria. One pump down was one of those ridiculous, repulsive, supposedly illegal squatted trucks....
Softball WEST BLADEN 10, EAST BLADEN 0 DUBLIN—Natalee Sykes went two for three and pounded out four runs batted in as the Knights defeated East Bladen 10-0 in softball Friday...
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) invites the public to participate in the 2026 Terrapin Tally, a volunteer-supported survey event conducted each spring to learn more about diamondback te...
An abandoned hound made what should have been a bad day much better for the owner of a Whiteville car dealership. “It was a Saturday,” Scott Simons said, “and it...
Columbus County and all of southeastern North Carolina are under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. In addition to Columbus, Bladen Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender and Robeson are in the...
Wet roads and driving too fast led to a fatal crash in Whiteville Sunday, according to police. Evelyn Young Pittman, 65, of Lake Waccamaw was traveling south on Franklin Street...
Whiteville City Schools will be on remote learning tomorrow due to the potential for severe weather. Columbus County schools will have a teacher workday. Contact your child’s school for information...
Former Buckhead Rescue Chief Ray Jacobs died suddenly Sunday morning. A founding member of Station 400, Jacobs was known for his dedication to his community as well as his time...
North Whiteville Fire Department will host its annual Community Day on Saturday (March 14) from 10-2. There will be equipment displays and demonstrations, hot dogs, fun for the kids, community...