Former Buckhead Rescue Chief Ray Jacobs died suddenly Sunday morning. A founding member of Station 400, Jacobs was known for his dedication to his community as well as his time as a first responder. ...
North Whiteville Fire Department will host its annual Community Day on Saturday (March 14) from 10-2. There will be equipment displays and demonstrations, hot dogs, fun for the kids, community resourc...
Spring is a busy time of year for N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) biologists. Warmer weather brings wildlife out from winter slumber. Spring is when many species are on the move looking for...
Chase Lancaster was sworn in today (Thursday) as the new fire chief for Lake Waccamaw. Lancaster has more than 20 years experience in firefighting, and said he looks forward to the challenges of the n...
Trees and a vehicle wreck have blocked U.S. 74 Eastbound in the Freeman area. Jeff Reichert said he was traveling east on 74 near Livingston Creek Farmers Market when he saw trees falling into the roa...
EAST COLUMBUS 14, NORTH DUPLIN 2 CALYPSO—Kamora Bryant knocked in eight runs off two home runs as East Columbus defeated North Duplin 14-2 in softball on Tuesday night. Sara Coleman also did some seri...
WHITEVILLE 9, EAST COLUMBUS 5 WHITEVILLE—Whiteville defeated East Columbus in baseball 9-5 on Monday at Legion Field. The win moves the Wolfpack to 5-1 on the year. Whiteville will host Wilmington Chr...
Whiteville Police are asking the public to help find the person of interest in Wednesday morning’s homicide on North Thompson Street. Cynthia Hansen, 71, was assaulted at her physical therapy and trai...
A water line break along Legion Drive is affecting Whiteville water customers. Water customers between West Virgil and Chadbourn Highway will experience pressure loss and other issues through around 8...
Whiteville Police said the death of a physical therapist this morning was an isolated incident, and there is no continuing threat to the public. Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach refused to iden...
A woman who was allegedly impaired was arrested while walking two small children in traffic on U.S. 74, according to the sheriff’s office. Hilda Marie Scarborough, 42, of 837 Burkhead St. Whiteville, ...
Spring is upon us and it’s time for important things outside, like sports. It’s baseball, softball, track, tennis, golf, and soccer time. My problem is, I don’t have enough time get to all of this. I ...
DEVELOPING STORY: Whiteville Police and the State Bureau of Investigation are on the scene of a reported homicide. The victim was female. Police were called to a physical therapy facility at 711 Nort...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce In our last column we spoke of our 80th Annual Banquet. We are pleased to say that it was one of the best we’ve had. Thank you to all who were...
Lake Waccamaw town leaders agree that ‘good fences make good neighbors’, and the board made a much-anticipated decision about what those structures entail on Lake Shore Drive at the March ...
EAST COLUMBUS 21, WHITEVILLE 4 WHITEVILLE—Sara Coleman blasted two home runs and knocked in five runs as the East Columbus Gators defeated Whiteville 21-4 in softball Monday night. The Gators (3-1) go...