The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network co...
Three men were shot to death and another seriously injured Monday in Clarkton, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. Greg Dennis, Randy Benton and Phillip Palmer were reported shot t...
The man who shot at and threatened a repo truck driver will serve 84-113 months in prison. Ronald Allan Keaton was convicted March 12 in Columbus County Superior Court on charges of possession of a fi...
Columbus County Partnership for Children (CCPC) is teaming up with the Columbus County Arts Council to give parents of children ages 3-5 the opportunity to showcase their child’s artwork in a real art...
Humanities Dean Jessica Lopez; Whiteville Headmaster Kimberly Patrick, Founder Baker Mitchell Jr.; Leland Headmaster Laurie Benton; Math Dean Cause-Nance. Classical Charter School of America’s tuition...
After six weeks of testimony, including Darieus Rashad Washington spending hours on the stand in his own defense, a Columbus County jury returned with a guilty verdict in around an hour Monday. Washin...
Updated 3:15 p.m. Three deputies were injured after a high speed chase turned into a collision Tuesday in Chadbourn. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the incident is under investigation. The deputies were att...
As I awoke the other morning to the sound of a giant vacuum cleaner, I knew it was time for the harvest. It’s been said that trees are not planted for our own benefit, but for that of our children and...
One woman is dead and two people are seriously injured after a three vehicle crash in North Whiteville Monday morning (today). The wreck occurred on N.C. 410 near Silver Spoon Road, Sgt. K. McVicker o...
Fentanyl may have caused the death of a Tabor City area man early Monday. The sheriff’s office said Dep. T. Tyson responded to 4310 Will Inman Road around 3:25 a.m. to a report of a deceased male. A w...
The 15th Annual Southern Farm Days at Lake Waccamaw may have cancelled Sunday’s events, but Saturday’s beautiful weather led to big crowds enjoying all things rural and historical. The eve...
Madison Street between Clay and Webster streets in Whiteville will be blocked for several hours today (Monday) while a “widowmaker” tree is cleared. Whiteville Emergency Services Director ...
Christopher Heimnick is being held under $1.5 million secured bond on charges of arson and first degree murder. The Sheriff’s Office said Heimnick was charged after the structure fire th...
Governor Josh Stein delivered his first state of the state address last night, surprising some by calling for a government efficiency agency similar to that put in place by President Donald Trump. He ...
The weather this week is going to be perfect for celebrating spring, and events are busting out like flowers in our area. Get outside and have some fun, enjoy some good food, and maybe even help a goo...
The state anticipates resting its case against Darius Washington Thursday or Friday, District Attorney Jon David said. After four weeks of testimony, prosecutors have two more witnesses to call in the...