Timothy Ray Cain II was found guilty this morning for the 2021 murder of Jacqueline “Lynn” Landreth of Clarkton. Cain was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole by Superior Court Judge Paul Holcombe. [Read More]
Developing story: The planned new K-8 school for East Columbus will now become a reality. In a press conference this morning in Whiteville, Rep. Brenden Jones and State Superintendent Catherine Truitt announced today (Monday) that [Read More]
A chase involving a stolen vehicle in Scotland County came to an end near Boardman Thursday. Bryan Wade Gunter, 47, of Leesville, S.C., was jailed under a $275,000 secured bond, according to a release from [Read More]
The man charged with shooting a dog in Vinegar Hill Jan. 17 has been charged with animal cruelty and possession of a firearm by a felon. Aquinta Shamar Simmons, 27, was arrested Thursday on charges [Read More]
Birdwatchers of any skill level are invited to gather at Fair Bluff Feb. 18 to participate in a national effort. The Southeastern Swamp Stewards, a new local chapter of the N.C. Wildlife Federation, is hosting [Read More]
Saturday is opening day for two community markets in our area. The Columbus County Community Farmer’s Market and the Fair Bluff community Market kick off their seasons Saturday. This weekend marks the first time the [Read More]
The sheriff’s office reported that four boys, ages 10 to 12, were photographed posing with what appeared to be a “weapon” on the campus of West Columbus School. The incident was reported at 1:57 p.m. [Read More]
New rules went into effect Tuesday for anyone attempting to surrender unwanted pets at Columbus Animal Protective Services. Sheriff Bill Rogers said in a social media post that proof of ownership is now required for [Read More]
Police have charged a Clarkton-area man with an early morning shooting that hurt two men and scattered patrons of a Whiteville bar and grill. D’Angelo Tyrek Lacy, 23, was arrested Monday on charges of assault [Read More]
The N.C. State Lottery Commission has set Monday, March 11, as the day that legal sports wagering can begin in North Carolina. Under the Sports Wagering Authorization approved by the commission, anyone 21 years of [Read More]
A woman arrested for driving while impaired Sunday near Bolton had three children in her vehicle. Samantha Fletcher, 42, of 710 N. Franklin St., Whiteville, was held under $1,000 secured bond for driving while impaired, [Read More]
A Columbus County man convicted of raping a child under 13 and sentenced to life in prison may be paroled next year. Terry E. Smith, 67, was convicted of rape of a child under 13 [Read More]
Low-income residents of Columbus County may qualify for a new, free program to help reduce the number of unwanted dogs and cats. Sheriff Bill Rogers said Animal Protective Services has partnered with the N.C. Dept. [Read More]
County leaders considered several alternatives to the plans for the original courthouse in Whiteville before settling on the one considered most consistent with a court order. One member of the board is still not satisfied [Read More]
Chauncey Askew was sentenced to to life sentences this morning (Jan. 25) for the killings of Jerome Parott and Trooper Kevin Conner. Askew was on trial for the 2016 shooting of Parrott in a Green [Read More]
No one was hurt but a home on Wright Road was damaged by gunfire early Tuesday (today). Th sheriff’s office reported that someone opened fire on the home of Tamia Bellamy and Taniya Graham just [Read More]
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