Updated information A Whiteville area man is being held under no bond on multiple charges of statutory sex offense and child sexual abuse. Brenton Allen Britt, 36, is being held on no bond. He is char...
Updated and corrected with new bond information and correct charge details. The stepfather and mother of a nine-year-old girl have been charged with allowing the sexual abuse of a child. Zackery Lynn ...
Fall is right around the corner, and many organizations are already announcing charity events, festivals, and gatherings in the area. Tons of awesome opportunities to learn, volunteer, and give back t...
I am a creature of habit, boringly so. Every day starts around the same time, with prayer, news, coffee, some time with my wife and animals, chores, then work. The music for the brief commute is the s...
The online Judicial Voter Guide: 2026 General Election is now available on the State Board of Elections’ website. The digital guide contains information about this year’s candidates for North Carolina...
In Tabor City, South Columbus remained unbeaten as they rallied to defeat Heide Trask 3-2 in volleyball on Monday. The Stallions fought a hard see-saw battle in the first game, losing 23-25. South Col...
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Communications Learning the basic skills to take care of people in a healthcare setting, the Nurse Aide I course at Southeastern Community College sends students through 160 hour...
While only one data center is currently planned in Columbus County, Whiteville officials want more time to consider the impact of the controversial tech facilities. Council will consider a one-year mo...
A crash just after sunset Monday was fatal to a woman driving a moped on U.S. 74-76 in Delco. The Highway Patrol and Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire Rescue Chief Steve Camlin said the moped was traveling e...
TABOR CITY—In a close and exciting game, Swansboro edged South Columbus 23-18 Monday at Vinegar Hill. Trailing by five, the Stallions could not punch it in with less than a minute to go to take the le...
Friday’s violent storm caused damage across the county, including some scary moments at a popular destination and a home in Williams, but no injuries. Heavy rains collapsed the roof at Whiteville Used...
ELIZABETHTOWN—East Bladen literally ran over Heide Trask 41-0 in football on Thursday night, as the Eagles rushed for 402 yards in the victory at Lenon Fisher Stadium. The Eagles scored on their first...
The suspect in a home invasion also faces narcotics charges, according to warrants. Sheldon Glen Patrick, 59, was arrested Aug. 20 on charges of discharging a firearm in a home to incite fear; to coun...
Multiple charges were filed after a Cherry Grove man allegedly choked a woman unconscious with an extension cord. Jonathan Grooms, 27, of 562 Cheery Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo, faces charges of assault by...
LAKE WACCAMAW—The Coach Vinston Thorpe Era got off to a solid start as The East Columbus Gators defeated Green Sea Floyd 12-8 in the season opener for both squads. The Gators held the Trojans on a fou...
Heavy winds damaged Galloway Farms Maze Craze Friday, toppled trees at Lake Waccamaw and elsewhere, and dropped from three to seven inches of rain across the county. An event venue at Galloway Farms w...