Columbus County Deputy Paul Carrano met Junior Deputy Gage and K-9 Tuffy at Dunkin Donuts in Whiteville this past Friday. Deputy Carrano purchased Junior Deputy Gage a doughnut in celebration of...
At last Saturday’s Bash at the Beach Jamboree at West Brunswick High School, Whiteville topped New Hanover 20-14 in their preseason scrimmage game. The regular season kicks off this Friday night...
‘Carnivore’ Defendant Found Guilty A latecomer to the narcotics sweep that led to multiple arrests in 2019 has been sentenced to 29 to 53 months in prison. Justin Emmanuel “Waldo” McKvian, 32, was con...
Forest Service crews from Columbus County are among those attacking the Juniper Road Two wildfire in Pender County. The fire apparently ignited from a lightning strike in the Holly Shelter Game Lands ...
After 888 days, Gov. Roy Cooper today (Monday) officially suspended the state of emergency declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooper issued the emergency declaration March 20, 2020, after shutting...
This week Jefferson has In-Studio Guest Hal Lowder Jr. This week Jefferson talks with Hal Lowder Jr., Emergency Services Director of the City of Whiteville, and they talk about Hurricane Prepar...
Former NBA basketball player and Columbus County native, Chris Wilcox, sponsored a day full of fun for children and their families. The event included free food, a live DJ, vendors, and bouncy houses ...
Columbus County families have plenty to do in the coming week. While parents, teachers, and students gear up for kids to head back to school, the area has events planned for one last hurrah before you...
Healing Hearts is offering rapid COVID-19 testing at two locations in Whiteville. The organization’s main office located at 426 Lee Street, will be open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on...
The Columbus Baptist Association will be having their first Backpack Buddies packing party for the school season Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at the CBA office. The program is geared toward feeding childre...
Update: Two murder suspects part of assault. Two of the four suspects in the Aug. 3 beating of an inmate at the county jail are awaiting trial for murder. Michael Lance, Darius Washington, Kwamaine Be...
(All Photos by Savanna Elkins)...
I hate August. Not my dear friend and brother in Christ by the same name. Thankfully, that August was born in July. For him I have nothing but fraternal love and respect.The month, however, is a spiri...
All candidates on the November ballot are welcome to participate in one-on-one episodes of the Columbus Connection. The public affairs program airs at 10 a.m. on Saturdays on WTXY, and is available as...
Chadbourn Police have a new tool for finding stolen cars and suspect vehicles. Council approved an $85,600 contract with Flock Safety to install and maintain 12 license plate reader (LPR) cameras in t...
Lake Waccamaw commissioners had big surprises to share with residents at their monthly meeting on Tuesday night. Mayor Matt Wilson announced that the town has been officially notified of a $9.2 ...