Good evening, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with the update for Sunday October 27, 2024. Some areas across the county picked up a little bit of much-needed rainfall on Sunday… a...
Donations are still being accepted for victims of Hurricane Helene, although the needs lists have become a bit more tailored of late. General donations can be dropped off at any...
Saturday is the N.C. Yam Festival in Tabor City. There are vendors, food trucks, games and activities for the kids, a car show and much more in downtown Tabor City...
An investigation is underway after a local man serving time for drug charges died Wednesday while incarcerated at Albemarle Correctional Facility. Curtis Levi Moore, 38, died at a hospital near...
A Green Acres drug trafficker has been sentenced to 35-51 months in prison after a conviction led to a plea deal in two separate narcotics cases. Banks Raphel Batton, 37,...
Good day, readers, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with the daily weather update for Thursday October 24, 2024. We have the *SLIGHT* potential for some rain late Saturday night into Sunday...
A traffic violation led to the arrest of a Williams Tosnwhip man and his conviction for multiple drug felonies. Johnathan Terrell Jordan, 36, was sentenced to 19-24 years in prison...
The driver who led officers from multiple agencies on a high speed chase in September faces more charges. Claude Jarrett Jr., 47, of Longs, S.C., was arrested Wednesday on multiple...
Someone took a carport from a residence near Cerro Gordo, according to sheriff’s reports. Janice Nash, who owns the property, contacted the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office after a real estate...
All five early polls are staying busy in Columbus County as more voters take advantage of one stop voting. Of the county’s more than 37,000 registered voters, 8,592 – roughly...
Good evening, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with today’s weather update. Wednesday October 23, 2024. A cold front will cross the area Thursday. The only fanfare will be that of a...
District Attorney Jon David was recognized by Attorney General Josh Stein Tuesday for David’s efforts to combat opioids, violent crime and child abuse. David, who is chief prosecutor for Columbus,...
State highway officials are seeking comments about a proposed roundabout for a busy downtown Whiteville intersection. The Department of Transportation plans to convert the intersection of Lee, Frankli...
Her roses were blooming when we said goodbye to my mother-in-law the other day. I don’t know all the varieties she had growing in front of what was her home....
Hello friends, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with today’s weather update, for Tuesday evening October 22, 2024. We’re starting to approach record levels of dryness… and there...
If you’d like to add your trunk or treat event to our list for free, email jeffersonweaver@columbuscountynews.com. • Hallsboro will host a community trunk or treat and fall festival October...