The town of Lake Waccamaw recognized a league of extraordinary heroes at their August monthly meeting on Tuesday night. Several citizens, first responders, and town officials were involved with what...
County commissioners will hold a special called meeting Thursday, with several items on the agenda. The board will hold a closed session to consult with the county attorney, and return...
There was a lot of thunder rolling through Columbus County Saturday, but there wasn’t a storm involved. Instead, it was the sound of several dozen motorcycles being ridden honor the...
Sixteen local non-profits will receive a total of $87,210 from the Columbus County Community Foundation(CCCF). The foundation announced the awards Tuesday. CCCF is an affiliate of the N.C. Community F...
The Wolfpack Optimist Majors dug down deep and defeated rival West Robeson, 4-1, today in Ruston, La., holding their place in the Dixie Youth Div. 1 AAA world series. The...
Three local fire departments were among the eight stations who responded to a church fire in Robeson County Monday night. Proctorville Baptist Church near Orrum was virtually destroyed by a...
On this edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in the studio Chuck Stanley, a 2024 Candidate for North Carolina Commissioner of Labor. Stanley, a Whiteville NC native earned...
Multiple cease and desist orders were served on operators of e-gaming machines in Columbus yesterday, according to the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Bill Rogers said in a press release that letters...
The newest workforce training mobile lab for high school welding students in Columbus County comes in the form of ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.’ A ribbon cutting ...
An avid bird watcher and local artist is taking her love of feathered friends to new heights in Columbus County. Bess Taylor has made it her goal to paint the...
The state primaries aren’t until March 5, but several statewide races are already lining up on one party’s ticket. Whiteville native Chuck Stanley announced this week that he is seeking...
This weekend has the perfect weather in store for a motorcycle ride. Hop on your bike and head out to Whiteville to support a good cause. Be sure log onto...
Veterans Council You ask: What is a Veterans Council? The purpose of the Veterans Council is to speak as a unified voice when presenting concerns regarding the general welfare of...
Gerson Brown will spend 300 to 420 months – up to 35 years – in prison after being found guilty of repeatedly raping a nine year old girl. Brown, 24,...
Southeastern Community College and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute joined forces to offer a truck driver training course starting Aug. 1, when 13 students will work for qualificatio...
Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification card for voting in North Carolina can now go to their county board of electionsoffice to get a free ID. Most voters...