The weather this week is going to be perfect for celebrating spring, and events are busting out like flowers in our area. Get outside and have some fun, enjoy some good food, and maybe even [Read More]
The state anticipates resting its case against Darius Washington Thursday or Friday, District Attorney Jon David said. After four weeks of testimony, prosecutors have two more witnesses to call in the brutal 2019 slaying. Prentis [Read More]
A mission team from the Columbus Baptist Association is headed back to Nicaragua in June, and organizers are seeking donations of supplies to be handed out by the group. Hard candy, bubbles, coloring books, water-based [Read More]
A Raleigh man pled guilty this week to importing thousands of counterfeit car steering wheel airbags into the Raleigh area over the past two years. The counterfeit airbags were sold locally and to online buyers [Read More]
Three Columbus County deputies were recognized recently for saving the lives of children in three different emergencies. “These deputies went above and beyond on critical moments to protect and save lives, embodying the true spirit [Read More]
While aerial photos of wildfires can be breathtaking, drones are a flight hazard when crews are fighting wildfires. By law, wildfires are a no-drone zone in North Carolina. N.C.G.S. §15A-300.4 prohibits any person, entity or [Read More]
Hunters, fishermen, kayakers and other outdoors enthusiasts are in an uproar over a bill being considered by the general assembly. Senate Bill 220, titled Protect Private Property Rights, would stiffen rules regarding trespassing while hunting, [Read More]
If you plan to party this weekend for St. Patrick’s Day, don’t trust the luck of the Irish. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched the St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It and Lose It” enforcement campaign [Read More]
The Wall That Heals needs volunteers during its visit to the Veterans Memorial Park, set for April 24-27. Angela Norris of the park said 200 volunteers are needed to serve four-hour shifts around the clock, [Read More]
Deputies arrested a Clarendon man Saturday after he allegedly assaulted a woman then wanted to fight with law enforcement. James Huggins, 18, was held under no bond on charges of second degree trespassing, underage consumption [Read More]
Darius Washington’s murder trial started its fourth week Monday. Washington was charged with first degree murder in the 2019 killings of Alexis Trujillo, Nancy Trujillo, and Rafael Jaramillo on Brittany Lane. Prentis McDuffie also faces [Read More]
WTAB Radio in Tabor City is off the air today after 71 years. It’s the end of an era and the home of the popular Swap Shop, Classic Country, Bluegrass, Carolina Beach Music, and religious [Read More]
A Republican-supported bill banning diversity equity and inclusion practices is making its way through state senate. Senate Bill 227 is a companion bill to the anti DEI measures proposed in the house by Rep. Brenden Jones [Read More]
The State Department of Public Safety has launched a new tool to find missing children. The Missing Child Repository will assist in locating missing juveniles and identifying those unable to identify themselves. This repository includes all [Read More]
One man is dead and another is facing a murder charge after a fire in Nakina Saturday night. Wendel Clyde Smith, 75, died in the mobile home fire just before midnight Saturday, according to [Read More]
A woman escaped a house fire that killed a man early Sunday. The home was fully engulfed when Nakina firefighters arrived. This is a developing story.
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