Teeth and a baseball bat were allegedly used to assault two people Sept. 9. Christophe Lynn Washington, 43, of 704 Nolan Ave., Whiteville, was charged with two counts of simple...
The possum raised his nose, picking up a half-dozen scents – chickens, eggs, the dodgasted geese, dogs, cats, cat food, the empty garbage can , horses, the stinking goat. On...
Rev. Dave Heller Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 Over my many years, I have heard people say, “I hope...
A Whiteville man charged with selling heroin made at least one transaction with a toddler in the car, the sheriff’s office said. Christopher Scott Deans, 24, is charged with possession...
An alleged break-in that took place in eyesight of a deputy led to three people being arrested Sept. 3. Taylor Lauren Williamson, 27, of 5426 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville,...
Extra hands are needed to help a dream comemone step closer to reality later this month. Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue, a non- profit animal rescue, is building a 56 acres sanctuary...
A Chadbourn area man has been jailed for sharing intimate pictures of a woman without her permission. Christopher Harold Jacobs, 40, was arrested on warrants drawn by Det. A. Dicicco...
Multiple agencies were involved in a high speed pursuit Saturday after a woman claiming she was being followed fled form police. Lake Waccamaw Police Chief Scott Hyatt said Jan Currie...
Billy Six was the second local firefighter to die in a motorcycle crash this year. Hallsboro firefighter Billy Six Saturday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash Sept. 1, becoming...
Whiteville Police arrested a male and a female for the save beating of a senior citizen Friday.John Lewis Hall Sr., 80, was found beaten and dumped in a canal in...
One additional death from COVID-19 has been reported in Columbus County, increasing the total to 52. The Columbus County Health Department released its twice-weekly report today. Spokesman Daniel Buck...
A lost bumper and using the name of a suspect already in jail led to a drug arrest and multiple charges in Chadbourn Sept. 2. Austin Daniel Cross II, 25,...
Even though this year is different in so many ways, September is a month of golden promise. My shirt was soaked, despite having been relieved of its sleeves and collars...
Trial was scheduled when pandemic hit The alleged killer of a beloved local music teacher likely won’t go on trial this year. Carol Greer was stabbed to death in the...
Drugs, stolen firearms, five suspects picked up in second drug raid on home. Five suspects were arrested after the second investigation into alleged drug activity on Northwood Drive. The sheriff’s...
Mass gatherings can be larger, museums and aquariums can reopen at 50 percent capacity, and gyms can again welcome up to 30 percent of their normal number of customers starting...