High temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions led the National Weather Service to issue yet another wildfire warning today (April 15). The state is currently in an extended drought, with...
Today is Tax Day. That means scammers are working overtime to steal your money and your personal information. Right now, fake websites that look exactly like official IRS pages are...
Joseph “George” Kowal, III, 43, of the Crusoe Island community in Whiteville, passed away on Saturday morning, April 11, 2026, at his home. George was born on Jan. 9, 1983....
Gary Gayle Hammonds, 64, of Lexington, N.C. (formerly of Whiteville), died on April 14, 2026, at his home. The youngest of 10 children, Gary was born Feb. 11, 1962 to the late William Arthur Hammonds...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...