News Briefs for March 28, 2025 Sheriff Bill Rogers said Thursday that video shared by Thomas Manning’s family after his arrest is misleading. Manning said he was pulled from his vehicle and inj...
Governor Josh Stein and Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on Thursday asked the Federal Government to allow a USDA block grant for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene. Stein signed the Di...
Democrats introduced a flurry of bills this week in hopes of making the crossover deadline between the State House and Senate. One bill would allow illegal immigrants to pay instate tuition at ...
In the video here, Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers addresses the negative publicity his department is receiving over a social media video of the arrest of Thomas Richard Manning III that was poste...
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News Briefs for March 27, 2025 Whiteville City Councilman Josh Harris has announced his plans to run for sheriff. Harris is the third candidate to throw his hat in the ring, following Josh McPh...
The City of Whiteville deserves a pat on the back for the spring cleaning taking place at the city’s entryways. Of special note is the entry on Jefferson Street at White Marsh. The welcome sign was al...
By Justin Williamson Hello and welcome to another issue of Brews and Bites with Columbus County News. I have been sick and away for a few weeks, but I am here and telling you folks about Williamson...
Whether you’re looking for something fun for the family, something good to eat, or to help with a good cause, there’s plenty of good news in Columbus County this week. Activities are busting ou...
A career criminal jailed for narcotics charges will serve up to 23 years in federal prison, the U.S. District Attorney said today in a oppress release. Marion Lamont Flowers, 45, pleaded guilty...
A third candidate has announced his plan to jump into the Columbus County Sheriff’s Race, nine months before filing begins and a year before the primary. Whiteville City Councilman Josh Harris ...
Hello everyone and welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Thursday March 27, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters with Freedom I...
News Briefs for March 26, 2025 The Crusoe Island Wildfire was contained at just over 340 acres Tuesday night, according to the Forest Service. Smoke from the blaze was visible from Sampson coun...
The Columbus County Planning Board on Tuesday reversed its plans to regulate campers as primary dwellings in the county. The move came after county commissioners sent the proposed ordinance back to th...
As Miss Rhonda napped and I marked the halfway point home, I glanced at a longleaf pine standing solitary by a recently-turned field. The sunset was painting the fields in that way it has in March and...
Updated The man who led law enforcement on an all-night manhunt has been jailed after he allegedly shot at deputies early Tuesday. Thomas Devine Barsh, 45, was arrested around 4:30 p.m. by stat...