Whiteville City Schools will be on remote learning tomorrow due to the potential for severe weather. Columbus County schools will have a teacher workday. Contact your child’s school for information...
Former Buckhead Rescue Chief Ray Jacobs died suddenly Sunday morning. A founding member of Station 400, Jacobs was known for his dedication to his community as well as his time...
North Whiteville Fire Department will host its annual Community Day on Saturday (March 14) from 10-2. There will be equipment displays and demonstrations, hot dogs, fun for the kids, community...
Spring is a busy time of year for N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) biologists. Warmer weather brings wildlife out from winter slumber. Spring is when many species are on the move looking...
Chase Lancaster was sworn in today (Thursday) as the new fire chief for Lake Waccamaw. Lancaster has more than 20 years experience in firefighting, and said he looks forward to...
Trees and a vehicle wreck have blocked U.S. 74 Eastbound in the Freeman area. Jeff Reichert said he was traveling east on 74 near Livingston Creek Farmers Market when he...
EAST COLUMBUS 14, NORTH DUPLIN 2 CALYPSO—Kamora Bryant knocked in eight runs off two home runs as East Columbus defeated North Duplin 14-2 in softball on Tuesday night. Sara Coleman...
WHITEVILLE 9, EAST COLUMBUS 5 WHITEVILLE—Whiteville defeated East Columbus in baseball 9-5 on Monday at Legion Field. The win moves the Wolfpack to 5-1 on the year. Whiteville will host...
Whiteville Police are asking the public to help find the person of interest in Wednesday morning’s homicide on North Thompson Street. Cynthia Hansen, 71, was assaulted at her physical therapy...
A water line break along Legion Drive is affecting Whiteville water customers. Water customers between West Virgil and Chadbourn Highway will experience pressure loss and other issues through around 8...
Whiteville Police said the death of a physical therapist this morning was an isolated incident, and there is no continuing threat to the public. Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach refused...
A woman who was allegedly impaired was arrested while walking two small children in traffic on U.S. 74, according to the sheriff’s office. Hilda Marie Scarborough, 42, of 837 Burkhead...
Spring is upon us and it’s time for important things outside, like sports. It’s baseball, softball, track, tennis, golf, and soccer time. My problem is, I don’t have enough time...
DEVELOPING STORY: Whiteville Police and the State Bureau of Investigation are on the scene of a reported homicide. The victim was female. Police were called to a physical therapy facility...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce In our last column we spoke of our 80th Annual Banquet. We are pleased to say that it was one of...
The month of March is all about opportunities and community gatherings as we roll on into spring. Shop local, eat local, patronize small businesses, and take advantage of the farmers and open-air mark...