Bobby Royce “Teddy” Tedder, Jr., 69, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Robeson County. A native of Columbus County, Teddy was born on Sept. 25, 1967, son of the late Bobby Royce Tedder, Sr. and Jeanet...
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has issued a stop-sale order for the Ignik TapRack 4 Refillable Propane System. This device failed to meet several safety standards enforced by...
A month after Cynthia Hansen was slain in her Whiteville fitness studio, Gov. Josh Stein announced today that the state is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of her killer...
Spring is in the air, and Columbus County is swinging into action with tons of activities, festivals, fundraisers, and musical opportunities for everyone to enjoy. April is full of fun, entertainment,...
Breaking news Christopher Strickland was taken into custody today (Tuesday) after a two-day manhunt. Strickland, 43, was wanted for a string of break-ins and larcenies in North and South Carolinas, ac...
The N.C. Gator Fest in Lake Waccamaw is set for April 25 at Elizabeth Brinkley Park, and it’s going to be bigger than ever this year. The fourth annual event promises to far surpass all the othe...
Since the state-issued ban on open burning was enacted March 28, a total of 554 wildfires has burned more than 2,200 acres across the state. With little rainfall or improvement expected over the next ...
Investigators are trying to determine why a Crusoe Island Road man died in his home Saturday. George Joseph Kowall III, 43, was found deceased in his home in the 2000 block of Crusoe Island Road, the ...
A serpentine suspect is still at large after allegedly sneaking into a home near Chadbourn Sunday. The sheriff’s office reported that a deputy responded to the Larry Drive residence around 2:41 p.m. T...
A woman told deputies she was stabbed at a “gathering” on Old Lake Road Saturday. The victim is expected to recover, according to the sheriff’s office. Nautica Latrice Graham, 25, told deputies she wa...
Two people were stabbed at a home near Clarkton Sunday, and one man remains in custody after the assault. Damian Addington, 24, of 8607 James B. White Hwy. North, was held under no bond on two charges...
Wildfire season is changing the color of the sky in Columbus County for the second week in a row. The National Weather Service said the smoke plume from a 200-acre wildfire in Marion County, S.C. is b...
Immediate first aid often means the difference between life and death, and Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue is working with a non-profit to provide free training for the public. The class, hosted by ...
For just a little while last week, most everyone was friends again. Artemis II came back safely from the first trip around the moon in the modern era, and people from around the world watched and wait...
The N.C. Special Olympics Spring Games return to Columbus County Wednesday, for the second spring event. “Last year, the Special Olympics were held in the spring for the first time since 2019,” stated...