Chauncey Askew’s trial for the killing of Jerome Parrot will move to Brunswick County due to publicity surrounding Askew’s alleged 2018 murder of Trooper Kevin Conner. Askew, who is now...
Paroled murderer Duane Manning escaped from probation officers Thursday while being returned to South Carolina. Manning, 56, was convicted in Columbus County Superior Court in August for assault on an...
It’s not just Columbus County spreading beekeeping education in the area. The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Bladen County will be getting in on the act too. On Tuesday, Sept. 12,...
The art teacher at West Columbus School responsible for the ‘FED’ pottery program needs help with another quest for her education journey. Jennifer Sams teaches kindergarten, first, and fi...
The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences (NCMNS) at Whiteville is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and going on adventures outdoors during September. Learn about arachnids, the honeybee, and catch a mov...
The annual N.C. Honey Festival is saluting the honeybee this weekend. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9, beginning at 10 a.m. The day dedicated to the tiny-winged...
Cooler temperatures will roll in this weekend with a sprinkle of rain in the forecast. Bring an umbrella and take a stroll through downtown Whiteville at the N.C. Honey Festival....
Multiple dogs were surrendered to Animal Protective Services (APS) Tuesday after being found without food or water. The sheriff’s office and APS were called to a home in the 2100...
Dumpsters have been dropped off in downtown Whiteville for businesses cleaning up after Hurricane Idalia flooded around half of downtown. Whiteville City Manager Darren Currie said the green container...
Whiteville Police will sponsor a blood drive Sept. 29 at Vineland Station from 12:30-5:30 p.m.. The department is working with the American Red Cross for the event. Walk-ins and appointments...
Chicken bog for a good cause will be on the menu Sept. 16 in Whiteville. The Columbus Baptist Association will hold a chicken bog plate sale in the Lowe’s Parking...
Three cattle are missing from a farm in Delco, according to the sheriff’s office. Marilu Herrera told deputies that she has had the cows for around two years. The cattle...
No charges were filed after a woman was accused of pointing a firearm at several people in a boat on the Waccamaw River Saturday. The sheriff’s office said deputies were...
A broken water main in the 800 block of Canal Cove Road has prompted a boil water advisory for Lake Waccamaw until further notice. Customers will experience periods of low...
A newly-cleared lot at Lake Waccamaw flooded due to Hurricane Idalia’s heavy rains and a major rainstorm days before, leading to flooding and runoff worries for several homeowners on Waccamaw...
UPDATED Two suspects are sought after two people were shot at a home on Georgia Pacific Road near Whiteville Monday. The male victim was transported to New Hanover Regional with...