News Briefs for September 16, 2025 Whiteville will hold a groundbreaking for the new park on the former Lewis Smith property at 10:00 a.m. on October 7, and the city...
Rep. Brenden Jones of Columbus County has been recognized for his efforts to help simplify vehicle tag and title work. The eSTART Coalition debuted its Awards Program this year. The...
Lake Waccamaw will turn water off for a portion of the town water system for repairs Wednesday. The affected area is from 2310 Canal Cove Rd to the end of...
Due to an unexpected utility outage, all Southeastern Community College operations on campus are closed. The closure includes evening operations, according to a release from SCC. Students are asked no...
Two suspects are in custody on a panoply of charges after a three-county chase that began in Chadbourn. Christopher Steven Deaver, 35, and Haley Nicole Pittman, 29, were jailed Monday...
Soccer Action In Mount Olive, East Bladen’s Ishaq Algozy put in three goals to lead the Eagles past North Duplin 5-1 Monday afternoon in soccer. Jayce Hatcher also added two...
Two senseless killings made the headlines last week: one of a man who was likely the calmest voice of conservatism and Christianity in the world today, the other a young...
Community tips led to the arrest of another alleged drug dealer Sept.10, according to the sheriff’s office. James Nathan Stephens, 37, of 1412 Golf Course Rd., Whiteville, was arrested by ...
The suspect in Saturday’s arson case in Hallsboro was taken to Columbus Regional after a scan at the sheriff’s office showed a “concealed object” in her body. Amber Muse, 49,...
Wake County authorities have charged a local man with soliciting photos of a teen girl. Justin Tyler Holmes Riddle, 31, of 203 Central Ave., Lake Waccamaw, is being held under...
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News Briefs for September 15, 2025 Amber Muse is being held under $100,000 secured bond on arson charges. The Hallsboro woman allegedly set fire to her neighbor’s home on Bussy...
By Teresa Smith Deputy Director, Columbus County Emergency Management As we move into fall and winter the Columbus County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds everyone to take this time to check...
A search warrant in the Pleasant Plains community shut down an alleged drug dealer after multiple complaints by the public, according to the sheriff’s office. Joe Russell Menser, 46, of...
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD By Carey Kinsolving and Friends How Can God Change Our Speech? “We started a ‘no-complaint jar,’” says Ben, 10. “It’s now our college fund.” Romans 3...
Deputies charged a Hallsboro woman with second degree arson Saturday, marking her 11th arrest in less than a year. Amber Muse, 49, was held under $100,000 secured bond, according to...