Closing statements are underway today (June 12) in the first degree murder trial of Brandon Wayne Mincey. Mincey, 44, is accused of killing Alissa Lee and disposing of her body off Heartbeat Bridge in...
By Hannah Isenhour SCC Communications Aidan Chestnut, a recent Associate Degree Nursing graduate at Southeastern Community College, has been recognized for her extra efforts caring for patients. Chest...
Detectives are searching for an 18-year-old suspect in a shooting Thursday night on Berry Lane near Whiteville. Eric Martin Jr. has been identified as the suspect in the killing of Raphael Gowans, acc...
UPDATED June 12 at noon. Multiple victims helped put an alleged child molester behind bars Thursday. Jeromy Lee Blanton, 44, of Loris, is being held under no bond. He faces seven counts of statutory r...
Around 100 people filled the Columbus County Board of Elections office Monday to descry a proposal to cut underperforming early polling locations. The board had briefly discussed cutting out all early...
Pine straw is a traditional groundcover for flower beds and landscaping – but it’s also a dangerous fire hazard. Last week’s Sawmill Apartments fire has been linked to a cigarette tossed into the pine...
WHITEVILLE—FITGANG@7GANG and Fast Twitch Academy will hold its Third Annual Free Football Skills Camp on July 18. The camp is a one-day seminar designed for young athletes to help them take their game...
By Hannah Isenhour Southeastern Community College Communications Southeastern Paint and Body recently partnered with Southeastern Community College to support hands-on training for students in the Aut...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce The past few weeks have been filled with various graduation ceremonies at many area schools and colleges. Just this past Friday and Saturday ou...
School is out for the summer, and plenty of activities are planned in Columbus County to keep you and the youngsters busy. Go check out the BGHNC Day of Hope, read a book, shop the Farmers Market...
The Town of Lake Waccamaw had a lot of business to discuss at the June 9 meeting held on Tuesday night. ‘A penny saved is a penny earned,’ and commissioners agreed ...
Families will get to enjoy a day of fun as well as education and wellness June 13 at the Boys and Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Columbus County Day of Hope will feature a b...
Gambling revenues in the state fell again in May, according to the N.C. State Lottery Commission. The sports wagering revenue report for May compiles the revenue in the month as submitted by licensed ...
By Hannah Isenhour Southeastern Community College communications Southeastern Community College’s Transitional Studies program recognized 22 graduates during its 2026 graduation ceremony held June 4. ...
The day was so hot, the corn begged for mercy. I know that the corn was actually thriving on that still, humid June day, but to me it seemed the day was so hot the fields around the little church were...