A Whiteville man allegedly kidnapped a Myrtle Beach woman and threatened to commit suicide in front of her on Christmas Eve. Matthew Duncan, 30, was arrested Jan 13 on charges...
A former West Fraser Paper Mill employee has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars in payroll. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest after an investigation into alleged...
Get ready to ride the waves at the Southeastern Community College Foundation’s “Rams Rock the Yacht” annual spring fundraiser. Benefiting the RamsFund, this event sets sail at 7 p.m. on March 21 at Un...
The Family Birthing Center at Columbus Regional Healthcare System is inviting expectant mothers in their third trimester and their partners to attend birthing classes at the facility. Space is limited...
Charlie Tyson, Jr. Obituary Winnabow, NC Charlie Barney Tyson, Jr., age 72 of Winnabow, NC, formerly of Whiteville, NC, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 in the Brunswick Cove...
Annie Ruth (Farrior) Silas January 15, 1935 – January 17, 2026 HALLSBORO, NC—Annie Ruth Farrior Silas, 91, of Hallsboro, died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Liberty Commons. Arrangements will be...
Daphney “Jean” Stevens Obituary Daphney “Jean” Bullock Stevens, 82, of Clarendon, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2025, at her residence. Jean was born...
Christine Jacobs Obituary Christine Ann Glover Jacobs, 80, of Leland, died on Thursday evening, January 15, 2025, at Novant-New Hanover Regional Medical Ceneter in Wilmington, NC. Christine was...
Columbus County Government Offices announced Friday they will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day on Monday in a Facebook Post on their Facebook. Offices will reopen on Tuesday,...
Southeastern Community College is gearing up for a winning baseball season as they take on the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Cobras at home on Jan. 31 at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. for a...
Opiates, marijuana and a firearm were seized when county vice-narcotics officers arrested a man Monday. Anthony Lee “Bootsie” Vereen, 49, was held under no bond, charged with possession of a...
Tabor City Police are looking for Christopher O. Strickland. Anyone with any information is urged to call TCPD at 910.653.3149. Photo: TCPD FB page...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber Just like the snapping of our fingers, we are already mid-month of January 2026! Our first event of this new year will be...
West Bladen Boys 55, East Bladen 33 DUBLIN—Jamari Adams-Peterson and Jackson Pait scored 13 points each to lead West Bladen past county rival East Bladen 55-33 Wednesday night in boys’...
Multiple child rape charges have been filed against a Clarkton man, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. Jahmar Marquise Richardson, 40, of Clarkton was arrested Wednesday. He faces charge...
Sunday voting will not be an option in Columbus County during the upcoming early voting period. Under a new state law, local election boards must unanimously approve early voting schedules...