The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted to adopt a temporary rule for sheepshead harvest in Inland Fishing Waters and by hook-and-line in Joint Fishing Waters. The daily creel limit for sheepshea...
State researchers are seeking reports of a snake best known for being elusive and its attractive coloring. Wildlife Resource Commission (WRC) biologists want to know more about the distribution of th...
Southeastern Community College is proud to announce the 2026 commencement exercise for Friday, May 8 honoring the graduating class of 2026. The ceremony will be held outdoors on the front lawn of SCC,...
Three suspects were jailed Monday after a raid in the Green Acres community near Tabor City. The sheriff’s office said the “extensive narcotics investigation” took place over several months. “During t...
The driver who backed into the path of a motorcycle, fatally injuring the cyclist, entered a plea in Columbus County District Court on Monday. Ashley Nichole Spaulding, 34, pleaded guilty to misdemean...
WHITEVILLE 3, SOUTH COLUMBUS 1 WHITEVILLE—Nate Merritt pitched a complete six-hit game as the Wolfpack topped South Columbus 3-1 in baseball Tuesday night. Merritt struck out five batters while pitchi...
WHITEVILLE 12, RED SPRINGS 0 WHITEVILLE—Senior Layton McLean pitched three innings giving up one hit as the Wolfpack crushed Red Springs 12-0 in baseball Friday night. Whiteville remains unbeaten at 8...
The Good News this week is full of good eats, giving folks, and fundraising opportunities. We just can’t get enough of hearing about all the great things everyone is doing for the community and ...
Tabor City Police have arrested one of the men suspected of breaking into machines at a car wash and taking thousands of dollars. Aquintus Shamar “Shootah Rum” Simmons, 29, was held under $7,500 secur...
The State Board of Elections has identified approximately 34,000 deceased individuals on the state’s voter rolls following a comprehensive data comparison with the federal Systematic Alien Verificatio...
Saturday is the biggest day for the N.C. Strawberry Festival at Chadbourn, wrapping up more than a week of events celebrating the tasty red fruit and its impact on the town. Chadbourn owes much of its...
Police and the 911 center have released a transcript of the call that led to the discovery of Cynthia Hansen’s murder March 11. Hansen, 71, was found brutally assaulted in her Thompson Street fitness ...
First Tennis Playoff Win Since 2018 TABOR CITY—South Columbus defeated West Bladen 5-1 in the first round of the 3A tennis playoffs on Monday. With the win, the Stallions are now 3-8 on the season. It...
The rains held off long enough for all four area festivals to wind down Saturday, but despite lingering showers through Sunday the area is still in a severe drought. Meteorologist Christopher Cawley m...
Food trucks, axe throwing, and dozens of vendors helped make this year’s Gator Fest the biggest yet. The fourth annual event at Lake Waccamaw drew visitors from across the county and the region ...
At Land O’ Lakes, the SFGA held its weekly tournament at Timberlake Golf Course at Clinton on April 21. The tournament was a Texas scramble format using the best two scores with 26 players in the even...