No lights, speed and no helmet led to the death of a motorcycle rider early Saturday, according to the highway Patrol. Ramel Williams, 19, of Old Lumberton Road, died after...
It’s almost Independence Day, and if you’re looking for a way to celebrate, be sure to check out all the events happening this weekend right here in Columbus County. •...
Note to my readers: I do not like to reprint columns, since I consider this to be a lazy habit. However, folks ask me about this one every year. At...
The fourth suspect who ran from deputies after allegedly trying to burglarize a Nakina gun store is in custody. William Isaiah McCamis, 18, was charged with multiple counts of breaking...
Chadbourn Police have charged a Wilkes Street man with fleeing the scene of a car crash that resulted in a man’s death. Warrants show Cory Michael McDougald, 51, of 120...
Volunteer Coaches Also Needed. Columbus County Youth Soccer registration ends Thursday. “We’re behind on signups this year,” said Jewell Fowler, program coordinator for Columbus County Parks and Recre...
Southeastern Community College may be winding down from the spring semester, but training classes are available throughout the summer for those who need to expand their horizons or renew...
Applications begin July 1 for Mrs. B’s grants Louise Oriole Burevitch died a wealthy woman, surprising many who knew her, and but the Wilmington woman’s legacy has become well-known in...
The Whiteville Wolfpack cheerleaders hosted a Cheer Camp last week at the high school. The event was for girls ages 4-14 years old and ran from June 20-22. The young...
The man who died in an alligator attack Friday drowned after the reptile dragged him into a pond, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office. Michael Burstein, 75, was walking...
A woman was reported accidentally shot in the face Sunday near Whiteville. Madilyn Ivy Parrish, 21, was rushed to Columbus Regional by her boyfriend, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said....
In what is thought to be the first confirmed alligator-fatality in decades, Horry County Police said today (Friday) that one person is dead after an alligator attack this morning. HCPD...
It was a hot day in Columbus June 17, and the night got even hotter. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with three other law enforcement agencies to conduct...
There’s a new kid in town, and the Whiteville Fun Factory is all about just that: kids. Vinny and Lisa Trosterud are the owners of the new establishment responsible for...
The weather is hot, but there is some entertainment to be had indoors. Go check out what local businesses and groups are up to in Columbus County this week. • Starting...
Note: An earlier version of this report was inaccurate. This story contains the corrected information. One man was injured when a blockage in a dust collector caused an explosion at...