A crackdown on dangerous drivers with 41 officers from multiple agencies led to 41 charges Friday in Clarendon. The Columbus Couny Sheriff’s Office worked with the Highway Patrol, Robeson and Brunswic...
No one was injured but a home sustained damage Monday after someone fired shots at the property. Deputies were called to 72 Ninth St., Bolton at 5:32 p.m., the sheriff’s office said. The homeowner tol...
The sheriff’s office is investigating a case of potential animal cruelty after a family’s cat was found dead in a plastic bag. Johnny High contacted the sheriff’s office Tuesday, the report said. High...
Three area lodges are joining forces to provide veterans and first responders with what they call “a morning of appreciation and community.” Lebanon Lodge #207, Chadbourn Lodge #190, and...
A disastrous train wreck that could have been avoided will be the topic of the next meeting of the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society. Joanna Phillips will detail the Dec. 16, 1943 crash...
Juvenile petitions have been sought against a masked juvenile who was allegedly pulled door handles at several homes in Cerro Gordo. The sheriff’s office said deputies were contacted Feb. 27 about the...
A member-guest tournament was held March 1 at Vineyard Golf at White Lake. Jackson Henderson and Taylor Denson took first place in the First Flight with a team score of 62. Spencer Edwards and Darren ...
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) and ECE are investing in the future of the local energy workforce through a $5,000 donation to regional community college lineworker programs. The cont...
The mud squelched between my bare toes; it was cold, but not uncomfortably so. The pollen was rising, and I sneezed into the morning, startling one of the resident cardinals as he ravaged some of the ...
A number of races will likely be decided in Tuesday’s primary vote, as several nominations were left unfilled by both parties. Irvin Enzor and Chris Worley are unopposed for the County Board of Educat...
Glasgow Hicks is now the sole owner and operator of WTXY 1540 AM and1039 FM in Whiteville. After six years, Jeffery Jones of Jones Media Group signed over the last of his interest in the radio ...
The following polling places will be open Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. in Columbus County. Bogue Creek – Hallsboro Fire Dept. Bolton – Bolton Fire Dept. Cerro Gordo Town Hall Chadbourn Munic...
Some voters may have a new precinct number and/or polling location for the March primary tomorrow. Officials consolidated some precincts due to staffing issues and low voter turnout. Not all precinct...
In boys basketball Saturday night, Kinston used a 59-point second half to down West Bladen 88-59 in the third round of the 3A playoffs. Tylik McCall had a career high 37 points but it was not enough a...
Updated 2:30 p.m. March 2 A Delco man is in jail under no bond on a charge of voluntary manslaughter. Roy Lee Brown, 70, of 540 Evergreen Rd., Delco, was booked into the county detention center just a...
Early voting closed at 3 p.m. Saturday for the March 3 primary. A total of 3,083 voters cast early ballots at the county’s five sites. Friday saw 367 voters cast a ballot, while voting slowed slightly...