By Lisa Yemma, Special to Columbuscountynews.com Poetry Challenge #1 Have you ever listened to a song and been inspired, energized, curious? Music is poetry, and I love both music and poetry. Poetry gets a bad [Read More]
The man who allegedly tried to kick in the door of an occupied home last week – and was caught on camera in the process – has once again been done in by technology. Stacy [Read More]
Ricky Robinson’s freedom didn’t last long when he was released from prison last week. Robinson, 63, was released from Mecklenburg Correctional after serving time for larceny, and sentenced as a habitual felon. He was immediately [Read More]
Like all campgrounds, Jellystone Park was shut down during April 2020 due to COVID-19, but the new season is already one of the busiest in years. Just a short drive down Richard Wright Road, hidden [Read More]
So much Alpaca fleece, so little time. What’s a girl to do? Make yarn. Tanya Hiltz is the owner and operator of Triple H Farms near Lake Waccamaw. Her career started at the tender age [Read More]
Law enforcement officers have identified the man found in a ditch in North Whiteville, and are examining the car thought to have struck and killed him. The body, identified as that of Jean Emmaniste Samedy, [Read More]
Two Whiteville men are in custody after allegedly shooting a 17-year-old from Whiteville in Virginia. The Amherst Co., Va. Sheriff’s office confirmed that Steve Burrell and Kivin Graham, both of Whiteville, were charged with “malicious discharge [Read More]
The victim of an alleged child abduction was returned minutes after the 911 call, and deputies are working to uncover more leads. Chief Deputy Aaron Herring of the sheriff’s office said the 12 year old [Read More]
Deputy William Scott of the sheriff’s office got a shoutout online earlier this week for going above and beyond. Scott came up on a stranded motorist on Peacock Road, and helped the female driver change [Read More]
While a drought is still imminent, the burning ban has been lifted for Columbus and 25 other dry counties.Effective at 5 p.m. today (June 2), the N.C. Forest Service will lift the ban on open [Read More]
Southeastern Wound Healing Center, an affiliate of UNC Health Southeastern and member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of the risks of chronic wounds during the eighth annual Wound Care Awareness Week, June [Read More]
Stephanie Miller, CRHS When the average person hears the term “wound care” they often think of cuts, scrapes, tourniquets, or bandages. But specializedwound care programs are much more; they play a vital role within the communities [Read More]
A plan is underway for a brand new playground in Tabor City as the town council have serious discussions about bringing a new opportunity to the community’s children. Town Manager Al Leonard said a plot [Read More]
The Columbus County Parks and Recreation Center is offering a number of enrichment clinics for the 2021 summer season. Pre-registration is accepted until the Friday before each clinic. Registration fees can be paid by cash [Read More]
After almost a year, the Hallsboro Middle School Courthouse annex will close June 30.“Effective June 30, the Hallsboro Court Facility currently being held at Hallsboro Middle School will be closed,” Clerk of Superior Court Jess [Read More]
An iconic Whiteville restaurant will be closed until July. A death in the family has led Zeko’s Italian Restaurant on Madison Street to close its doors until the first week of July, the owners said [Read More]
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