A Columbus County jury found Parker Spaulding guilty in an assault that left an infant with “life altering injuries.” He still faces trial for repeatedly raping an adolescent girl while out on bond fo...
While the outdoor burn bans were lifted after last weekend’s washout, Columbus County was still considered to be in an extreme drought as of this morning (May 7). The N.C. Drought Monitor has most of ...
A local man killed during the invasion of France in June 1944 will be buried in Chadbourn Saturday. U.S. Navy Carpenter’s Mate 2nd Class William R. Burns, 25, died when his destroyer, the USS Glennon,...
An armed robbery suspect was captured after allegedly fleeing Columbus and Robeson deputies Wednesday (today). The sheriff’s office said patrol deputies and detectives were called to the North Whitevi...
SOUTH COLUMBUS 21, JAMES KENAN 3 TABOR CITY—South Columbus exploded for 21 runs in the fifth inning as the Stallions downed James Kenan 21-3 in the baseball 3A playoffs on Tuesday night. The #15 seed ...
What is going on over at the Veterans Memorial Park of America? I’ve got a better question: What is not going on over at the Veterans Memorial Park of America? There is a lot happening. The whole mont...
Downtown Whiteville business owners are organizing an informational meeting to discuss flooding concerns and the new Madison Street Park project. The meeting is set for May 12 at the old Mama Rita’s r...
WEST COLUMBUS 29, NORTHAMPTON 1 GASTON—West Columbus Girls’ softball team entered the playoffs for the first time since 2013 and brought home its first ever post-season playoffs victory defeating Nort...
Just when you thought spring events were slowing down, May comes in with a wind-up and a pitch to throw us right back into the swing of things. There is something for teens, adults, senior citizens, f...
As temperatures rise, mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses become more common. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” by taking meas...
Whiteville continues 3A tennis action today (Tuesday) in the team playoffs. The Wolfpack will travel to Providence Grove in the third round of the NCHSAA playoffs. The Wolfpack defeated Louisburg Magn...
I have been accused of living under a rock on more than one occasion; it’s due more to my personality and preferences than my lack of staying informed. The more news I see of late, the more I want a r...
The playoffs are beginning for baseball and softball this week. Whiteville baseball and East Columbus softball won their regular season conference titles. The Pack baseball squad was the Southeastern ...
Citizen complaints led to an investigation and raid on a suspected drug house in Fair Bluff April 30. Fair Bluff Police said in statement that Randy Lee Dossie, Belinda Tyler and Devin McRoy were arre...
The side effects of cancer treatment are never a pretty thing, but a woman in South Carolina is doing everything she can to make life a little easier for patients fighting the disease. Marlisa Small i...
In an unpredictable world, your primary weapon of self-defense is not a gun. If you are concerned about the increase in violence and are considering purchasing a firearm for protection, consider the f...