There are pure-tee idiots in every faith, denomination and following. But at the risk of bringing a fatwah down on my own head, I have to say the proverbial cake...
A mistrial has been declared in the first degree murder case of Xavier Thomas. Special Superior Court Judge Jessica Locklear declared the mistrial this morning (Tuesday) after the jury reported...
A mistrial has been declared in the first degree murder case of Xavier Thomas. Special Superior Court Judge Jessica Locklear declared the mistrial this morning (Tuesday) after the jury reported...
Canal Dove Road at Lake Waccamaw is closed near Weaver Drive, forcing a long detour for residents, school buses and other motorists. The Lake Waccamaw Police said in a social...
Illegal dumping on Big Island Road has caught the attention of the sheriff’s office. “The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple complaints regarding illegal littering and dumping alon...
The jury is still deliberating in the first degree murder trial of Xavier Thomas. Thomas, now 26, is alleged to have shot and killed Julian Fipps in January 2022. The...
Another 298 voters went to the polls by end of business Saturday, bringing the total to 1,520. Early voting ends Saturday, Feb. 28. at 3 p.m. There is no Sunday...
Community CPR and several businesses in the area are working together to stock the pantry shelves for families in need at the center. No matter if it’s one can or...
Lake Waccamaw Town Hall and Friends of Rube McCray Library will be hosting a very special guest on Feb. 26. Dereck Whittenburg, member of the legendary 1983 N.C. State National Championship basketball...
Much of the state, including Columbus County, is moving deeper into drought as the spring fire season begins, and the N.C. Forest Service is gearing up for a busy time....
West Bladen 64, Fairmont 55 FAIRMONT—Tylik McCall lit up the scoreboard for 31 points as the Knights took home the Southeastern Conference Tournament title with a 64-55 defeat of Fairmont...
On Saturday, the NCHSAA announced the playoff pairings of the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. Local schools will participate in several brackets. Some games are scheduled to start at 6...
A State Trooper was killed in a single vehicle crash in Robeson County early today (Sunday). Master a trooper Stien Davis Jr. was on duty when he lost control of...
Chadbourn Town Attorney Mike Stephens abruptly quit during this morning’s called emergency council meeting, shortly before Mayor Philip Britt and Councilman Danny Clewis almost came to blows on the po...
An advocacy group for law enforcement is questioning if Chadbourn Council members have attempted to influence police investigations. The N.C. Police Benevolent Association provides legal and pr...
The ongoing sewer improvements along Canal Cove Drive will likely cause delays through Easter, the town manager said today. Traffic is being detoured from the area while new lines are...