Heavy Rains Swamp Whiteville, Chadbourn
From three to six inches of rain fell in parts of Columbus County Wednesday, blocking streets and flooding neighborhoods. One woman had to be rescued when she drove her car into a flooded area at [Read More]
From three to six inches of rain fell in parts of Columbus County Wednesday, blocking streets and flooding neighborhoods. One woman had to be rescued when she drove her car into a flooded area at [Read More]
While the Who Hotter than Me contest is a chance for dancers to shine, many eyes will likely be on the celebrity judge for the Aug. 26 event at Whiteville High – a crossdressing makeup [Read More]
Dogs, cats and families will be the focus Saturday at the second Family Fur Day at Columbus County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Animal Protective Services, this year’s event will feature food trucks, a bouncy house, games [Read More]
A billing software error has led to unpleasant surprises for Lake Waccamaw property owners. The town’s tax billing is handled by the county, like most communities. A software mistake led to bills that reflected a [Read More]
My mother made the most wonderful chili in creation. Just enough meat, just enough spicy heat, and you could enjoy and savor every last bit of it. She always made a huge pot of it [Read More]
The State Board of Elections Sunday voted to allow another party on the state ballot. The No Labels Party touts itself as an alternative to both the traditional Democrat and Republican parties, according to the [Read More]
Jesse Beck II will replace Dr. Jonathan Williams as assistant superintendent for Columbus County Schools. Williams recently announced he is leaving the county to become the new superintendent of Whiteville City Schools. “During his decades [Read More]
Cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana were confiscated and a woman jailed after a traffic stop Friday. Teresa Diane Duncan, 59, of Armview Road, Loris, was held under $50,000 secured bond on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, [Read More]
Two women were charged after they allegedly stole a chest freezer from Walmart. Ashley Dawn Graham, 31, and Deziray Pauliena Ray, 21 each face charges of misdemeanor larceny, according to Detention Center reports, Ray was [Read More]
A woman told deputies she was strangled and sexually assaulted near Tabor City early Saturday morning. The victim, who is in her 20s, told deputies she was dropped off at a gas station on the [Read More]
The county’s 13th traffic fatality might have been avoided if the driver had been wearing a seatbelt, the Highway Patrol said Monday. Michael Lee Shipman, 50, was traveling east on Charley Lennon Road near the [Read More]
Alleged racist remarks by a former sheriff could lead to a property tax increase. Former Sheriff’s Sgt. Melvin Campbell will receive $500,000 in a mediated settlement with the county over claims that he was fired [Read More]
The Columbus Baptist Association is an organization that was founded right here in Columbus County. The CBA is well known for their Backpack for Buddies ministry, a program geared toward feeding children over the weekend [Read More]
The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 22 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held for the 159th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony celebrates 29 weeks of extensive training to prepare the graduates for a [Read More]
School across Columbus are once again getting ready to open their doors to welcome students back into the fold. Last week, the district announced the dates for open houses all over the county. The 2023-2024 [Read More]
An alleged trespasser found himself offsides but was stopped by pass interference when a football packed with tobacco was found outside Columbus Correctional. David Anthony Howard, 28, of Greenville, was charged with first degree trespassing [Read More]
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