A nationwide outage was caused by a software glitch that led to problems with computer systems across the country today (Friday), including some emergency and bank networks. Locally, county and municipal governments, 911 and law [Read More]
Whiteville City Council on Tuesday will hear an update on the current hurricane season and several ongoing projects. Steve Pfaff of the National Weather Service Wilmington office will brief the board on the current tropical [Read More]
The suspect in a May armed robbery has been arrested. Farajili Jamaal Smith, 39, is being held under $250,000 bond on a single charge of armed robbery. His address was listed in detention center reports [Read More]
Columbus County is under a natural disaster declaration, the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture said this morning. County spokesperson Amanda Prince announced the disaster declaration just after noon. The declaration became effective July 15. Farmers who [Read More]
Despite the spotty heavy rains of late, the state Drought Monitor published today keeps most of Columbus squarely in the extreme drought category. No burn bans have been issued for the area, but outdoor burning [Read More]
Peak peach season in North Carolina is well underway, and many farms are expecting an extended season through October this year. “Due to the warmer winter, many farms didn’t get a freeze after peaches began [Read More]
The state Department of Health and Human Services is initiating $11 million in new funding for treatment services designed to keep children who have complex behavioral health needs in homes and communities, and out of [Read More]
The courthouse square in Whiteville will be closed today while paving crew try to beat the forecast thunderstorms. Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder Jr. said he was contacted this morning about the change in plans. [Read More]
Local Vietnam veteran Mike Creen is on a mission to recognize all veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange. Agent Orange was a defoliant used to destroy or reduce the jungle canopy in Vietnam to [Read More]
A video gambler not only didn’t strike it rich, but can no longer play at an area store. Deputies were called to Service Plus at 2465 James B. White Highway Saturday to handle a disturbance. [Read More]
Tucked away in a plastic bag buried in a box of odd memories, I have a small, flat piece of stone. It’s very crumbly and jagged, so the bag is in a small box. There [Read More]
A Whiteville area man is recovering after he was allegedly shot by his girlfriend during an argument. Julie Ann Crampton, 36, of 580 Mt. Moriah Church Rd., Whiteville, is being held under $250,000 secured bond [Read More]
A romantic breakup led to a man’s home and vehicle being damaged with a pickaxe Sunday, according to a sheriff’s report. No charges were filed in the case. According to the sheriff’s office, the victim [Read More]
State officials approved a request from the We The People party today (Tuesday), granting the party official recognition and a spot on the November ballot. We The People also will have candidates on ballots in [Read More]
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We would like to devote this column to an upcoming event. We hope all of you will help spread the word on the following September event. [Read More]
Applications are being accepted for funding through the Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program. The Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Program, funded through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service, will reimburse nonindustrial private forest landowners in [Read More]
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