EAST COLUMBUS 19, UNION 0 UNION—East Columbus took care of Union 19-0 in softball on Thursday. They also defeated the Spartans 14-0 later in the day as part of a double-header. Jenna King led the Gato...
Boys’ Tennis SOUTH COLUMBUS 6, WEST BLADEN 3 SINGLES Beck (SC) def. Chesnutt (WB) 8-5 Norris (SC) def. Elkins (WB) 8-1 Culbreth (WB) def. Sota (SC) 8-4 Rodriguez-Arce (SC) def. Smith (WB) 9-8 (...
The 16th annual Southern Farm Days is underway through Sunday at the Boys and Girls Home Horse Complex at Lake Waccamaw. While events kicked off today (Friday), Saturday is the biggest and busiest day...
A triple-murderer was sentenced to three consecutive life term in Columbus County Superior Court Wednesday. Natrell McKinnies, 30, was facing the death penalty for the murders of Diondi Sadler, De’ond...
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is announcing a new feature on its website that provides customers with estimated wait times and real-time capacity status for driver license offices statew...
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Whiteville 14 C-Nice Production 910 LLC is hosting the CHIP All-Star High School Fundraiser Game on March 29 at the Whiteville Recreation Center. Proceeds will go to the local high school basketball p...
Area Baseball Roundup for March 18 SOUTH COLUMBUS 2, PEE DEE ACADEMY 0 MULLINS, S.C.—Nathan Edwards of South Columbus struck out 18 batters in a no-hitter to lead the Stallions to a 2-0 win over Pee D...
The Columbus County Republican Party will hold its convention and precinct meetings March 28 at the Historic Columbus County Courthouse. The meeting is open to all registered Republican voters. The co...
Cynthia Sessions Hansen, age 71, of Lake Waccamaw, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Cynthia was born on June 29, 1954 to Robert “Bobby” Eugene Sessions and Hattie Merle Hardee Sessions...
A week after Cynthia Hansen was brutally assaulted at her fitness studio in Whiteville, many residents and business owners are taking additional steps to protect themselves, their families and workers...
No Arrest in Hansen Homicide No suspects are in custody but Whiteville Police are continuing to follow leads in the March 11 killing of Cynthia Hansen. “We need your help,” Chief Paul Rockenbach said ...
Southern Farm Days, plant sales, and book signings, oh my! Columbus County is jam packed full of adventures over the next couple of weekends. Be sure to check back in every Wednesday morning with The ...
Easter is just around the corner, and many churches and community organizations are announcing where your family can celebrate in Columbus County. If you would like your event added to the listing, th...
Whiteville Police will release more information about the March 11 homicide of Cynthia Hansen at a press conference Wednesday. Hansen was found brutally assaulted in her Thompson Street fitness center...
One of Columbus County’s biggest events of the year kicks off Friday, as Southern Farm Days returns the Boys and Girls Home Farm at Lake Waccamaw for the 16th year. Sponsored by the Cape Fear Farm Her...