Deputies who stopped a woman for speeding on U.S. 74 confiscated a large quantity of illegal narcotics Sept. 14. Keoni Mauricia White, 33, was held under $90,100 secured bond, according to jail record...
The man charged with shooting a Columbus County deputy Wednesday is being held under no bond. William Robert “Robbie” Smith Jr., 48, was arrested after an 11-hour manhunt off Shackletown Road in Delco...
The suspect in this morning’s shooting of a deputy is in custody. The sheriff’s office and State Bureau of Investigation announced that William Robert Smith Jr., 48, is in custody. He faces a single c...
A joint operation between Bladen County narcotics officers and the Elizabethtown Police led to the arrest of two alleged drug dealers Friday. Eric Mitchell, 35, was charged with possession with intent...
A nationally-known entrepreneur will host a special program at Southeastern Community College Monday. Entrepreneur, philanthropist and business leader Brian Hamilton, founder of Sageworks and star of ...
Updated 12:25 p.m. Sept. 16 A massive manhunt is underway in Delco, where the suspect who allegedly shot a deputy is still on the run. The deputy initiated a traffic stop on Delco Prosper Road around ...
On Monday, West Bladen downed West Columbus 3-0 in Cerro Gordo in volleyball. The Knights won by scores of 25-17, 25-8, and 25-18. Greer Pope had 22 assists and Kim Dowless posted 34 aces in the vict...
Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a deputy on Prosper Road and fled the scene this morning. The assault occurred in the Delco area after a...
September events are upon us, and October will not be outdone in the coming weeks. As the weather moves into slightly cooler temperatures, organizations are planning their fundraisers, gatherings, and...
Community complaints led Whiteville Police to a raid that netted one arrest and illegal narcotics at a Ward Street home today (Sept. 15). Andre “Goldie” Pone, 49, of 417 Ward St., Whiteville, was char...
Thursday, Sept. 17, is Constitution Day. This is the anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. This document established the framework for the U...
A man is in jail under no bond after allegedly breaking into a woman’s house, assaulting her and damaging her vehicle. Jason Henry, 31, is charged with breaking and entering to terrorize, assault on a...
I was on the phone with a close friend for a half-hour the other day. He recently had surgery, and on top of that, a mutual friend had passed away the day before. In my circle of friends, those exact ...
In Elizabethtown, Jayce Hatcher scored two goals as East Bladen defeated North Duplin 3-1 in soccer on Monday. The Eagles’ Andrio Garcia added a goal in the victory. The Eagles (1-1, 4-4-1) will take ...
Ruth Smith Storms, age 89, of Whiteville, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, at West Bladen Assisted Living. A more complete obituary is forthcoming. McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferso...
Columbus County deputies captured one of the suspects in a $200,000 scrap metal theft as he was allegedly committing another larceny, a short distance from the East End Sheriff’s Substation. Forrest K...