State officials have noted an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths this season to 117. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today (We...
By Justin Williamson – Brews & Bites Today’s column is Part Two to the “What Are My Options” report, focusing on the western side of our wonderful county. Growing up as a Chadbourn native a...
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News Briefs for February 4, 2025 President Donald Trump’s aggressive new policies on deporting illegal aliens has sparked a flurry of rumors throughout the region. Whiteville City and Columbus...
Both the city and county school systems said this week that they will not cooperate with any law enforcement agency seeking illegal immigrants unless the agency has a warrant. Rumors have spread acros...
Paul Rockenbach, Whiteville’s new police chief is tired of cold weather. “I’m super excited to be coming to Whiteville,” the former Columbus County homicide investigator said. “I’ve had my fill of min...
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Daily News Briefs for February 3, 2025 A key figure in the investigation into former Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene resigned last week. U.S. Eastern District Attorney, Mike Easley Jr. anno...
By Justin Williamson – Brews & Bites Today’s subject is Franco’s NY Pizza and Subs. This establishment has become a Whiteville standard. They have been doing a great job for years serving o...
Governor Josh Stein today (Feb. 3) requested $1.07 billion in state funding to support urgent rebuilding needs in western North Carolina. The move came while legislators are investigating continued mi...
A no-cost food distribution event is set for Saturday at West Columbus High School. The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina will host the “pop up” market from 10 until noon. There are no I...
The victim of a Friday stabbing didn’t know who assaulted him, why or exactly where, officials said. Deputies were called to 737 Hoover Road in East Arcadia just before 11 p.m. Friday, according to th...
A student at South Columbus High School is being questioned after an alleged threat of mass violence” Sunday. The sheriff’s office reported that County Schools Supt. Eddie Beck contacted detectives Su...
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Daily News Briefs for February 2, 2025 Trafficking, drug and firearm charges were filed against a Whiteville area man Monday after a raid on Sycamore Lane. Thurman Delean Jenrette is under $150...
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