Norfolk Junior “Fuzzy” Best will spend the rest of his life in prison, after a Bladen County Superior Court Jury upheld his murder conviction Monday (Aug. 31). Best – now 72 — was convicted in 1...
In Dublin, The West Bladen Knights remained undefeated for the season with a 5-1 victory over Hobbton on Monday. Diego Santos-Hernandez scored three goals for the “hat trick” to propel the Knights in ...
The combine was winning a race the other day as I realized it was time for an old friend’s return. An iron veil of rain darkened the horizon – one of those late August storms that have caused some fol...
State health officials have confirmed that four baby goats in an Iredell County petting zoo had rabies. The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) which monitors rabies in the state, announced...
In Tabor City, South Columbus remains unbeaten after they defeated West Brunswick 3-1 in girls’ volleyball on Thursday. The Stallions are now 7-0 on the season. The Stallions defeated the Trojans 25-1...
Deputies have arrested a man on charges on firing into an occupied vehicle and assaulting the driver. James Paul Inman, 42, was arrested Saturday, according to detention center reports. He is charged ...
WHITEVILLE—The Whiteville Wolfpack held off West Brunswick 39-36 in an offensive showcase in Legion Stadium on Thursday night. If you are a fan of scoring and statistics, this was a must-see game. Wo...
ROCKY POINT—East Columbus showed strong defense with a pick-six win at the buzzer Thursday night as they beat Heide Trask 12-6 in football. At Heide Trask, the first half was scoreless for both teams...
DUBLIN—Jaden Lewis rushed for five touchdowns and 244 yards as East Bladen defeated the West Bladen Knights 35-6 in football on Friday night to retain the Bell. It was the 25th straight win for the Ea...
A powerful storm front caused nuisance flooding and knocked out power for most of Whiteville this evening. Duke Progress Energy crews are still working to restore power in some areas. The outage was c...
Whiteville Police are investigating after a body was found in an abandoned car Friday. WPD Chief Paul Rockenbach said the body was found in the 300 block of West College Street around 2 p.m. The State...
Three alleged drug traffickers were arrested Thursday after a raid on a home near Whiteville. The sheriff’s office reported that Steven Scott Best, Tara Shawn Little, and Wesley Scott Best were jailed...
WHITEVILLE—The Wolfpack defeated East Bladen 5-4 in girls’ tennis. The Pack go to 1-2 on the year. East Bladen falls to 2-2 on the season. Whiteville will host Pender (2-2) on Monday. The Eagles...
CERRO GORDO– South Columbus visited Cerro Gordo Thursday and defeated West Columbus 28-8 in a cross-county rivalry in football. Cam Bellamy gave the Stallions the early lead with 4:58 in the fir...
Chadbourn leaders Tuesday will consider a zoning amendment to allow mobile homes in more areas of the town, as well as amending the zoning rules to allow a seafood market to remain in business. “One o...
Alton James Holloman Sr. 58, of Whiteville, N.C. passed on August 27, 2026 in Columbus County. He was born on March 29, 1968 in Columbus County. The son of James M. Holloman and the late Iris E. Norri...