EAST COLUMBUS 9, LAKEWOOD 5 SALEMBURG—East Columbus drove in five runs in the sixth inning to defeat Lakewood in baseball on Thursday night. The win sets up an important showdown at Hobbton (9-1, 15-3...
On a miserably hot day last summer, Brother Mike and I went to Dunn to visit my sister Becky. She was visiting for her high school reunion. We drove through the growing town – a city, really – noting ...
On Saturday April 18, we rose early in the morning and headed over to meet Mr. Lloyd Morgan and then headed to the Denton Farms Military Show. We were on our way to celebrate Mr. Lloyd’s 90th birthday...
The Correctional Officer assaulted by an inmate Saturday has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home. William Dean, spokesperson for the Dept. of Adult Correction, said Alfonso “Swe...
William Robert Burns, 25, was killed during the D-Day invasion on June 8, 1944. A native of Evergreen, Burns was born April 9, 1919, in Great Falls, Montana. On April 14, 1942, Burns enlisted in the N...
One man has been charged after allegedly driving through a newly-planted cornfield. Eston Clint Nobles, 37, was charged with a single count of injury to crops and lands, according to Detention Center ...
Emergency officials are cautioning against any form of outdoor burning as fire conditions reached extreme levels today, with little or no improvement before at least Friday. The National Weather Servi...
A local casualty of the 1944 Normandy invasion will be buried with full honors in May. U.S. Navy Carpenter’s Mate 2nd Class William R. Burns was 25 when his destroyer, the USS Glennon, struck a mine ...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Since our last column our schools have been through Spring Break and gone back. We encourage you to support the various school functions as wel...
EAST COLUMBUS 5, WEST BRUNSWICK 0 LAKE WACCAMAW—Amber Ochoa pitched a two-hit shutout as East Columbus defeated West Brunswick 5-0 on Tuesday in softball. The Gators are now 15-5 on the year with the ...
WHITEVILLE 18, RED SPRINGS 2 RED SPRINGS—Whiteville moved to 7-0 in the Southeastern Conference as they defeated Red Springs 18-2 in baseball on Tuesday night. The Wolfpack only gave up one hit on the...
An alleged insurance fraud and identity theft scheme landed a Cerro Gordo woman in jail Tuesday, and it wasn’t the first time. Kimberly Nicole Batten, 31, of 1150 Cedar Grove Church Road was charged w...
There are festivals and events galore to keep you busy throughout the weekend in Columbus County. Gator Fest, Robinson Produce Strawberry Festival and Flower Show, and the Fair Bluff BBQ on Bluff are ...
Lake Waccamaw held a brief, but productive Town Hall meeting on Tuesday evening, April 21. New contracts were adopted, EMS and fire members were recognized, and folks were all a buzz about Saturday...
Wildfire conditions remain dangerously high across the state and southeastern North Carolina. Strengthening winds, low humidity and warmer temperatures tomorrow may lead to increased fire danger, acco...
Rep. Brenden Jones (R-Columbus) is co-chair of a new subcommittee investigating the release of thousands of violent inmates under former Gov. Roy Cooper. Sen. Buck Newton (R-Wilson) and Jones will lea...