We can always remember where we were when we got a particular bit of good, or too often bad, news. On July 31, 2010, clearly remember exactly where I was, and what I was doing. I was standing at the c...
Madison Ward is stepping down as Whiteville’s director of downtown development. The Tabor City native announced her resignation Tuesday. City Manager Sean Martin shared the news with city council at ...
More than 20 pounds of marijuana and large amounts of cash were seized as part of a search warrant at a sexual assault suspect’s home. Wade Anthony Garcia, 61, was arrested July 24 on charges of seco...
Updated Zachary James Foose was sentenced to two years probation a single count of indecent liberties with a minor after making an Alford plea in Columbus County Superior Court. An Alford plea means...
A child was struck by a car and injured Monday at Lake Waccamaw in the second such incident in less than 24 hours. Elizabeth Ann Respess, 43, of 4019 Waccamaw Shores Rd., Lake Waccamaw, was held under...
At Pinecrest, the Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association (SFGA) played its weekly tournament on July 28, with 27 members participating in a Texas Scramble. There was a tie for first place. First pla...
Columbus Sheriff Bill Rogers joined his counterparts from Bladen and Robeson and state officials this morning to announce a new drug task force. The Borderbelt Drug Task Force is a cooperative effort ...
WHITE LAKE—A young man that goes by the name “Reidsville Red” came to White Lake to win this week’s Showdown at Sundown tournament. The tourney is played every Tuesday at Goldston’s Putt-Putt Course. ...
An old standby for protecting gardens may be a useful tool for beekeepers, gardeners and others dealing with bears: electric fencing. The Wildlife Resources Commission is suggesting the use of electri...
<p>As Columbus County prepares to head back to school, local organizations are still planning some events for a little last minute summer fun. Go check out the Farmers Market, adopt a furry new best f...
Columbus Regional Healthcare System has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people exper...
A nine-year-old girl is recovering after she was struck by a car at Lake Waccamaw Sunday. Lake Police Chief Corey Finch said the collision happened around 5:30 p.m. in the 1500 block of Canal Cove Roa...
RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed the first established presence of the invasive yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) in the state. The hornets were fou...
It’s the end of July and the beginning of football season. Most teams start July 29 with schedules already full of summer workouts and football camps. Most scrimmages will be Aug. 7 and 14, with sever...
A Hallsboro family reported finding a hidden camera in their home July Saturday. The sheriff’s office was called to the home around 10:31 a.m., according to the sheriff’s office. Three people live in ...
Residents of Butler Town Road are expected to turn out in large numbers Tuesday as the planning board considers approval of a request for a mobile home park. Tuesday’s meeting is set for 6:30 at the c...