Citizen complaints about drug sales in Bladenboro led to the arrest of a convicted felon who was awaiting trial on other charges today (Aug. 15.) Charles Matthew Outlaw, 43 of 100 Lewis St., Bladenboro, was [Read More]
A repeat drug offender who was out on bond was returned to jail Wednesday after another drug arrest. Julia Rebecca Jordan, 42, was held under no bond, charged with simple possession of narcotics. She was [Read More]
A Raleigh man got what he apparently wanted when he refused to leave the Columbus County Detention Center Wednesday: more time in jail. Babatunde Okunsokan, 27, of Raleigh, was charged with two counts of second [Read More]
A star baseball player at East Columbus who was on his way to work died in a single vehicle crash on Canal Cove Road at Lake Waccamaw today. Landyn Jacobs, 17, was en route to [Read More]
Columbus County inmates are making a difference on area roadways, Sheriff Bill Rogers said. The Statewide Misdemeanant Confinement Program (SMCP) allows inmates from the county jail to clean up roadways under the supervision of detention [Read More]
Five people are now charged in the murder of 11-year-old A’Kyri Bell at Myrtle Beach. The following individuals are facing charges of unlawful conduct toward a child: Lakesha Burnett, 34 (two counts) $40,000 bond. Alantis [Read More]
It’s been a big year for puppies and kittens – and that is bad news for Columbus Animal Protective Services. The shelter is once again at maximum capacity, according to a social media post. APS [Read More]
One person was seriously injured in a crash on Canal Cove Road this morning (Thursday) at Lake Waccamaw. The early morning wreck reportedly involved a work truck. Lake Waccamaw Town Spokesperson Meredith Parker said the [Read More]
Signups are open through Aug. 29 for Whiteville Parks and Recreation football and cheer for ages 7-12. Cost for football is $38.50 for city residents and $48.50 for kids from the county. Cheerleading signup fee [Read More]
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Law Enforcement Division has sworn in 23 new wildlife law enforcement officers graduating from the agency’s 61st Basic Academy training. The graduating officers are: William Henry Branam – Cary Jason Allen Brown – Harrisburg Cody [Read More]
In Tabor City, South Columbus got the best of East Bladen in Volleyball 3-1 in a non-conference matchup. The Eagles came out strong winning the first set 25-13, but then the Stallions preceded to sweep [Read More]
In Tabor City, East Bladen defeated South Columbus in tennis on Tuesday. It was the season opener for both squads. The Eagles go to 1-0 and the Stallions fall to 0-1. Singles Cartrette (SC) def. [Read More]
At Rose Hill, West Bladen’s Jessica Rhodes got her first win as new girls’ volleyball coach of the Knights as West Bladen swept Union in Volleyball 3-0. The Knights decisively won all three games, 25-16, [Read More]
The second suspect in a child abuse case that left an infant in UNC Hospital has been arrested. Wayne Joseph Keinzle, 31, of 95 Lake Park Dr., Chadbourn, was taken into custody Aug. 8. He [Read More]
Bladen narcotics investigators arrested a man for selling a variety of illegal drugs and possessing an illegal shotgun Aug. 7. Jeremy Stephen Harrelson, 49, was charged with six counts of possessionwith intent to manufacture, sell [Read More]
By Kayla Henson CCPC Families in Columbus County now have access to a Rootle Discovery Corner—a fun, child-friendly space designed to spark curiosity and support early learning through play. Hosted by the Columbus County Partnership [Read More]
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