The suspect in three murders was arrested early today (July 4) in Wake County. Eric Lamont Martin, 18, was taken into custody in a joint operation by the Wake Sheriff’s Office, N.C. Dept. of Correctio...
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Note: The following text is a transcription of the first ten amendments to the Constitution in their original form, courtesy of the National Archives. These amendments were ratified December 15, 1791,...
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https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BKy2Tb1aU/ Editor’s note: The following is the text of the video message shared on our Facebook page. As we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, we’re cele...
The family of a Columbus County man killed in the line of duty in South Carolina has a mortgage free home. Devin Mason was a deputy with the Florence County sheriff’s Office when he was killed during ...
Eric Martin – already wanted for the June 11 shooting of Raphael Gowans in Brunswick – is now wanted for the murder of two local youth who were with Martin’s alleged accomplice when they were slain. T...
Hydration stations will be set up at several area fire departments during this weekend’s anticipated record heat. Temperatures and heat indices could reach 105 and higher throughout the weekend, accor...
East Columbus dominated the North Carolina 1A All-District 4 team by placing seven players to the squad, including District 4 Player of the Year Sara Coleman and Pitcher of the Year Amber Ochoa. Joini...
Patrick Corey Fields pleaded guilty Tuesday to two misdemeanor charges and saw his child sexual assault charges dismissed. Patrick Corey Fields, 35, of Bladenboro, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor child ...
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this report featured an outdated graphic. Around 80 percent of Columbus County is now experiencing extreme drought conditions. The N.C. Drought Monitor relea...
As Fourth of July celebrations get underway across North Carolina, drivers are encouraged to make safe choices behind the wheel. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched its annual “Operation Fi...
A voter-registration mailing is spreading incorrect information and even mailing forms to dead voters, according to the State Board of Elections. The SBOE said in a press release that it has received ...
The Coastal Land Trust will have a new leader in October. Associate Director Jesica Blake has been named the trust’s next executive director, effective Oct. 1. Blake, who joined the organization in 2...
More documented heat-related injuries and illnesses have been recorded this year that in the past five years, and state officials warn it could get worse. A dangerous heat wave is expected in North Ca...
COLUMBIA, S.C.—Coach Serena Smith and the Whiteville Lady Wolfpack went to Columbia, S.C. for the Dawn Staley Camp this past weekend. For those who may not know, Dawn Staley is standout at all levels ...