With East Bladen visiting West Bladen on Friday night, I took some time to reflect on the rivalry. I played for East Bladen (Cougars ‘84) and had the privilege to coach at East Bladen in several sport...
An infant was transported to hospital after ingesting narcotics, and a woman has been charged in the case. Andrea Jane Millender, 20, of 41 Oleander Dr., Whiteville, was placed under $50,000 secured b...
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are reporting a case of rare illness caused by Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba (one-celled living organism) commonl...
A former Columbus County pastor facing sex offense charges has been arrested for embezzlement. Devin Cyrus Carroll, 23, of 428 Royal Arch Dr., Conway, S.C., was placed under $75,000 secured bond, char...
West Bladen’s soccer team (5-0-1) is off to one of their greatest starts ever, after they won three matches in three days. On Monday they defeated West Columbus 8-0 in Dublin. Diego Santos, Andrew Mar...
Several football games have been moved to Thursday due to the potential for severe weather Friday. rescheduled games include: S. Columbus at W. Columbus E. Columbus at Heide Trask W. Brunswick at Whit...
Friday is the deadline to have photos submitted for the Veterans Memorial Park Wall of Honor. Photos of any veteran of war or peace time, from any era, will be included on the wall for free. All photo...
WHITE LAKE—Daryl Davis won this week’s Showdown at Sundown tournament Tuesday at Goldston’s Putt-Putt Course. Davis claimed his third tournament victory of the season with a -5 for the win. Jerry Padr...
The SFGA held its weekly tournament on Aug. 25 at Vineyard Golf Course of White Lake. The tournament was a two net ball score format. There was a two-way tie for first place. The teams of Rudy Pait, ...
Whiteville City Council on Tuesday joined a growing number of local governments in putting the brakes on new data centers. “There’s just a lot we do not know at this point,” said City Planner Robert L...
Updated information A Whiteville area man is being held under no bond on multiple charges of statutory sex offense and child sexual abuse. Brenton Allen Britt, 36, is being held on no bond. He is char...
Updated and corrected with new bond information and correct charge details. The stepfather and mother of a nine-year-old girl have been charged with allowing the sexual abuse of a child. Zackery Lynn ...
Fall is right around the corner, and many organizations are already announcing charity events, festivals, and gatherings in the area. Tons of awesome opportunities to learn, volunteer, and give back t...
I am a creature of habit, boringly so. Every day starts around the same time, with prayer, news, coffee, some time with my wife and animals, chores, then work. The music for the brief commute is the s...
The online Judicial Voter Guide: 2026 General Election is now available on the State Board of Elections’ website. The digital guide contains information about this year’s candidates for North Carolina...
In Tabor City, South Columbus remained unbeaten as they rallied to defeat Heide Trask 3-2 in volleyball on Monday. The Stallions fought a hard see-saw battle in the first game, losing 23-25. South Col...