A rape suspect is being held in the county detention center while his residency status is confirmed. Alfonso Hernandez-Sanchez, 18, of 410 Britton St., Whiteville, was arrested Thursday by Whiteville ...
Drought conditions continue to worsen across North Carolina. Today’s new state drought monitor places all of Columbus in the Severe Drought category. The last measurable rainfall here was April 6. No ...
Some customers in Columbus Water and Sewer District Three are under a boil advisory. An announcement from the county said that customers along Waterfall Lane, Cascade Drive and Misty Lane are affected...
Land O’Lakes held its weekly SFGA Golf Tournament at Pinecrest Country Club in Lumberton. 27 players participated in the tournament. Marvin Eaton, Elvin Meares, George Cochran, and Rob Conway won with...
WHITEVILLE 21, FAIRMONT 8 FAIRMONT—Whiteville used an explosive nine-run inning to defeat Fairmont 21-8 in baseball Tuesday night. With the win, Whiteville moves to 5-0 in the Southeastern Conference ...
One suspect is in custody and others are still sought after a string of mailbox vandalism incidents in Columbus County. In one case, an opossum was discarded on the porch of a victim, in what the sher...
One person died after a Tabor City structure fire that may have been caused by smoking materials Wednesday. Tabor City Fire Chief Jeff Fowler said the female victim was bedridden and on oxygen. The fi...
The suspect in the brutal March 11 slaying of Cynthia Hansen was wearing a gray hoodie and may walk with a limp, according to Whiteville Police. Chief Paul Rockenbach released a few more details about...
Multiple felony firearm and drug charges were filed against a Tabor City man Tuesday. William Antwan Gaskins, 33, of 323 S. Fourth Street, is being held under $250,000 secured bond. He is charged with...
Athletes, supporters and volunteers from across the area crowded Legion Stadium today (April 15) for the annual Special Olympics. This was the second year back for the Special Olympics here. The event...
High temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions led the National Weather Service to issue yet another wildfire warning today (April 15). The state is currently in an extended drought, with Columb...
Today is Tax Day. That means scammers are working overtime to steal your money and your personal information. Right now, fake websites that look exactly like official IRS pages are popping up online. ...
A month after Cynthia Hansen was slain in her Whiteville fitness studio, Gov. Josh Stein announced today that the state is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of her killer...
Spring is in the air, and Columbus County is swinging into action with tons of activities, festivals, fundraisers, and musical opportunities for everyone to enjoy. April is full of fun, entertainment,...
Breaking news Christopher Strickland was taken into custody today (Tuesday) after a two-day manhunt. Strickland, 43, was wanted for a string of break-ins and larcenies in North and South Carolinas, ac...
The N.C. Gator Fest in Lake Waccamaw is set for April 25 at Elizabeth Brinkley Park, and it’s going to be bigger than ever this year. The fourth annual event promises to far surpass all the othe...