All five early polls are staying busy in Columbus County as more voters take advantage of one stop voting. Of the county’s more than 37,000 registered voters, 8,592 – roughly...
Good evening, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with today’s weather update. Wednesday October 23, 2024. A cold front will cross the area Thursday. The only fanfare will be that of a...
District Attorney Jon David was recognized by Attorney General Josh Stein Tuesday for David’s efforts to combat opioids, violent crime and child abuse. David, who is chief prosecutor for Columbus,...
State highway officials are seeking comments about a proposed roundabout for a busy downtown Whiteville intersection. The Department of Transportation plans to convert the intersection of Lee, Frankli...
Her roses were blooming when we said goodbye to my mother-in-law the other day. I don’t know all the varieties she had growing in front of what was her home....
Hello friends, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with today’s weather update, for Tuesday evening October 22, 2024. We’re starting to approach record levels of dryness… and there...
If you’d like to add your trunk or treat event to our list for free, email jeffersonweaver@columbuscountynews.com. • Hallsboro will host a community trunk or treat and fall festival October...
Early voting is keeping pollworkers busy in Columbus, as 6,011 Columbus residents had cast ballots by close of business Monday. Statewide, more than 1.3 million ballots have been cast. Republican...
Deputies and troopers ended a high-speed chase with tire-deflation devices Monday and arrested a fugitive from South Carolina. Kendan Quashan Crawford, 27, of Longs, S.C. was held under no bond...
Hello once again, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Monday evening, October 21, 2024. Not a whole lot to talk about in the world of weather over...
Columbus County has been added to the Federal Disaster Declaration for Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight, which brought more than a foot of rain in 24 hours to some parts of...
Hello everyone, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with the latest weather update. Sunday evening, October 20, 2024. There is still absolutely no rain in sight… and in fact… clouds will...
There’s a lot going on in our community over the next couple weeks. Get outside and enjoy this beautiful fall weather and have some fun. It’s Pow Wow time at...
Lake Waccamaw will be the only North Carolina location hosting World Singing Day Saturday (Oct 19th, 2024), and more voices are welcome. World Singing Day will take place in 24...
The hurricane donation center is once again open for business. Warm clothing, gas and kerosene heaters, small LP tanks, cleaning supplies and hand tools are being accepted at the Black’s...
This weekend is the 51st annual Waccamaw Siouan POW Wow at the tribal grounds. Events start today and continue through Saturday night. There will be traditional dancing and dance competitions,...