Columbus County Schools recognizes two outstanding faculty members annually as Teacher of the Year and Principal of the Year. On Wednesday, June 14, Stephanie Hammond from West Columbus High School...
Gambling on horses and sports will now be legal in North Carolina. Governor Roy Cooper today signed House Bill 347, Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering, into law. The bipartisan legislation will...
Traffic is partially blocked at J.K. Powell Boulevard and Washington Streets in Whiteville after a collision this afternoon. First responders are on the scene. Whiteville Police are investigating....
Several times a week, she chases my car. She always stays on the yard side of the ditch in front of her home. She always stops and runs back to...
It was a night of recognition and discussion at the June Lake Waccamaw Town Hall meeting. Mayor Matt Wilson and commissioners honored the East Columbus Junior/Senior High School Lady Gators...
The alleged gunman who became a robbery victim after a January shooting, and his alleged robber, have been indicted by a Columbus County grand jury. Jeremiah Nyree Long, 18, died...
Trasmine Hemingway is being held under charges of assault with intent to kill and firing into an occupied dwelling after two people were shot in Tabor City Monday night. Hemingway,...
The Whiteville High School class of 1983 is currently planning their 40th reunion weekend. Cyndee Long, Lisa Weathers-Shipman, Skeeter Storms, Wendy Jones, Lynne Cribb-Edwards, and Linda Bordner-Garne...
Trasmine Hemingway is being held under charges of assault with intent to kill and firing into an occupied dwelling after two people were shot in Tabor City Monday night. Joshua...
The 2023 recipients of the Trooper Kevin Conner Spirit of Community and Leadership scholarships for Bladen and Columbus Counties have been announced. These grants are in the amount of $5,000...
The Columbus County Farmers’ Market will be hosting their annual Farm-to-Table benefit on Thursday, June 22, at 6 p.m. Many aspects of the feast will include ingredients from local growers...
It’s going to be a hot one for the first weekend of summer vacation in Columbus County. If you’re looking for ways to beat the heat, head to the water...
New cell door locks at the county detention center will eliminate the chances of inmates “popping” the locks and getting out. County commissioners on Monday approved a request from Capt....
Graduation days are set for local high schools in Columbus County. The last day of school will be on Friday, June 9, with early release at 1 p.m. The early...
The H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping Everyone Achieve Rewards Toward Success) Foundation of Chadbourn will be hosting a kickball tournament to help with their annual Back-to-School supply drive. The group gives ...
Observances of what is considered the true end of slavery are scheduled across the area in honor of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is short for June 19, the date in 1865 when...