Thursday may be turkey day, but Christmas is closing in on Columbus County in a big way. From the western end to the eastern side, everyone is getting in...
I was born in the South, and raised as country as fried chicken. Like any typical southern child, I had the overwhelming need to pluck fruit from trees and...
The murder trial of a man charged with playing a role in a series of shootings in Whiteville has been delayed due to COVID-19. Corey Tashombe Hines, now 26, was...
An inmate in the county detention center is facing additional charges after allegedly stabbing another prisoner Tuesday. Nigel Bracey, 32, struck Roderick Barr multiple times about the upper lef...
More than $50 million in capital projects here funded by state budget. Rep. Brenden Jones was the man of the hour Friday morning as officials announced more than $50 million...
The crew installing high speed internet lines at Lake Waccamaw broke a water main on Old 74 this morning, causing a water outage, according to the town. The affected areas...
For the first time since 2017, North Carolina has a budget. Gov. Roy Cooper somewhat reluctantly signed the $25.9 billion budget today (Thursday). The state budget increases by 4.3 percent...
This weekend kicks off with all eyes on Legion Stadium as the “Battle of the undefeated” kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Bulldogs of St. Pauls come into Whiteville confident with...
A bad muffler sent a man back to jail after a high speed chase Monday. Antonio Arp, 18, of 1250 Buckhead Rd., Bolton, was charged with fleeing to elude arrest...
Columbus County has several opportunities for COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming days.A COVID-19 vaccination clinic is set for Friday at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, located at 210 Old Stake...
A break-in and shooting at Tabor City Sunday may have crossed the state line. Jacqueline McCullon called 911 to report an alleged break-in at 6:33 p.m., according to sheriff’s office...
Members of the Waccamaw Siouan tribe brought color and culture to downtown Whiteville Saturday with a special program. The event showcased both the tribe’s history and modern programs the group...
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Columbus County is absolutely ready for the holidays this year. Covid-19 may have put many things on the back burner in 2020,...
Masks and face coverings will no longer be required in county buildings.Columbus County Spokeswoman Amanda Prince said in an email today (Friday) that beginning Monday, masks will no longer be...
Nick West temporarily takes over EM office. Emergency Management Director Kay Stephens is the new director of Employee Relations/High Performance Organization coordinator for the county. Stephens, who...
Thursday morning’s service at the Veterans Memorial Park served two purposes. In addition to celebrating Veterans Day, the event also marked the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown...