There will be fun for the whole family — even your pets — as Columbus County Animal Protective Services hosts its Family Fur Day June 11. Sheriff Jody Greene said the event will give...
Their faces tell stories. One has friendly eyes and a shy smile. Another makes an obscene gesture at the camera, a show of manhood. Another looks tired. One toasts the camera with an energy drink, a c...
Developing storyOne person was shot to death at a home near Chadbourn today (Thursday). The incident occured at a home near the intersection of Rough and Ready Road and N.C. 410. Chief Deputy Aaron He...
Local schools and the sheriff’s office were taking steps to prevent mass shooting incidents like the one in Texas well before Tuesday’s tragedy in the Uvalde elementary school. A lone gunman armed wit...
Have you ever found yourself cleaning out the closet and happen upon a box of old pictures you forgot you had? Your hand grazes the dust to find those ancient treasures from long ago that tell a story...
National Safe Boating Week, as proclaimed by Governor Roy Cooper, is May 21 – 27 and officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission say that safety should be a top priority when recre...
See related story here: https://columbuscountynews.com/2022/05/hurricane-season-expected-to-be-busy/ Whiteville Downtown Development announced today that the NCSU Coastal Dynamics Design Lab (CDDL) wi...
Related story: Hurricane season officially begins June 1, and federal weather forecasters are calling for the seventh busy season in a row. There’s a 65 percent chance of an above average tropical sea...
Friends and family of fallen Columbus County officers gathered Friday for a memorial service at the sheriff’s office. The Peace Officers Memorial observance is held annually to remember the sacrifices...
• The Board of Education reports that damages are less expensive than originally thought. Although it won’t cost quite as much to repair Thursday’s senior prank damage at East Columbus, 24 students ha...
This week was Peace Officer’s Memorial Week in Columbus County, and organizations all over the place have come out to show their appreciation for the men and women in blue. Last Sunday was Peac...
An alligator at the Lake Waccamaw wastewater treatment plant was one lucky reptile last week. The animal found itself stuck in a clarifier, and was in danger of being injured as well as damaging...
Thomas Academy has a lot to cheer about this month. Not only did they honor their teachers during teacher appreciation week, but students from the school were recognized for outstanding achievem...
As summer approaches, the lakeside ministry at the Lake Waccamaw campground pavilion is gearing up for worship services beginning on Sunday, May 29, at 9 a.m. This event is a tradition in the area, an...
This year’s parade to honor veterans and military. The third annual Cruise for a Cause golf cart parade is set for Sunday, May 29, at Lake Waccamaw. Participants will be decorating their carts i...
There was no runaway bride beside Robbie Turner, but “Smokey” caught up to the “Bandit” for just a few minutes in Tabor City this morning.Turner and Tabor City Police set up an impromptu traffic stop...