‘Carnivore’ Defendant Found Guilty A latecomer to the narcotics sweep that led to multiple arrests in 2019 has been sentenced to 29 to 53 months in prison. Justin Emmanuel “Waldo” McKvian, 32, was convicted of [Read More]
Forest Service crews from Columbus County are among those attacking the Juniper Road Two wildfire in Pender County. The fire apparently ignited from a lightning strike in the Holly Shelter Game Lands Aug. 9, Phillip [Read More]
After 888 days, Gov. Roy Cooper today (Monday) officially suspended the state of emergency declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooper issued the emergency declaration March 20, 2020, after shutting down schools, churches and businesses [Read More]
Former NBA basketball player and Columbus County native, Chris Wilcox, sponsored a day full of fun for children and their families. The event included free food, a live DJ, vendors, and bouncy houses for the [Read More]
Healing Hearts is offering rapid COVID-19 testing at two locations in Whiteville. The organization’s main office located at 426 Lee Street, will be open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Saturdays and [Read More]
The Columbus Baptist Association will be having their first Backpack Buddies packing party for the school season Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at the CBA office. The program is geared toward feeding children over the [Read More]
Update: Two murder suspects part of assault. Two of the four suspects in the Aug. 3 beating of an inmate at the county jail are awaiting trial for murder. Michael Lance, Darius Washington, Kwamaine Bellamy, [Read More]
I hate August. Not my dear friend and brother in Christ by the same name. Thankfully, that August was born in July. For him I have nothing but fraternal love and respect.The month, however, is [Read More]
All candidates on the November ballot are welcome to participate in one-on-one episodes of the Columbus Connection. The public affairs program airs at 10 a.m. on Saturdays on WTXY, and is available as a podcast [Read More]
Chadbourn Police have a new tool for finding stolen cars and suspect vehicles. Council approved an $85,600 contract with Flock Safety to install and maintain 12 license plate reader (LPR) cameras in the town. The [Read More]
Lake Waccamaw commissioners had big surprises to share with residents at their monthly meeting on Tuesday night. Mayor Matt Wilson announced that the town has been officially notified of a $9.2 million grant from the [Read More]
Two well-known local musicians were injured in a collision Sunday at Midway and Union Valley Roads. Ryleigh Madison Bunch and Dustin Chapman were on their way to band rehearsal when the wreck occurred, according Ryleigh’s [Read More]
Updated 5:29 p.m. State investigators were called in after a Chadbourn man in the county detention center was severely assaulted by other inmates. Chief Deputy Aaron Herring confirmed that the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) [Read More]
Normally, my column carries some biblically-inspired message, but a Second Amendment issue here in Columbus County has caught my attention. Let me be clear from the beginning. We don’t live in a 1950s sitcom, and [Read More]
• The Columbus County Farmer’s Market will be having Chicken Bog and BBQ Day this Saturday, Aug. 6. Samples of both the regional favorites will be available to try before purchase. Produce, meats, and artisan [Read More]
A Lake Waccamaw area man died in a Leland shooting Sunday. Another local man faces charges connected with the case, but is not charged with the death. Leland Police said Kwaze Walker, 22, with addresses [Read More]
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