Three area lodges are joining forces to provide veterans and first responders with what they call “a morning of appreciation and community.” Lebanon Lodge #207, Chadbourn Lodge #190, and...
A disastrous train wreck that could have been avoided will be the topic of the next meeting of the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society. Joanna Phillips will detail the Dec. 16, 1943 crash...
Juvenile petitions have been sought against a masked juvenile who was allegedly pulled door handles at several homes in Cerro Gordo. The sheriff’s office said deputies were contacted Feb. 27 about the...
A member-guest tournament was held March 1 at Vineyard Golf at White Lake. Jackson Henderson and Taylor Denson took first place in the First Flight with a team score of 62. Spencer Edwards and Darren ...
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) and ECE are investing in the future of the local energy workforce through a $5,000 donation to regional community college lineworker programs. The cont...
The mud squelched between my bare toes; it was cold, but not uncomfortably so. The pollen was rising, and I sneezed into the morning, startling one of the resident cardinals as he ravaged some of the ...
A number of races will likely be decided in Tuesday’s primary vote, as several nominations were left unfilled by both parties. Irvin Enzor and Chris Worley are unopposed for the County Board of Educat...
Glasgow Hicks is now the sole owner and operator of WTXY 1540 AM and1039 FM in Whiteville. After six years, Jeffery Jones of Jones Media Group signed over the last of his interest in the radio ...
The following polling places will be open Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. in Columbus County. Bogue Creek – Hallsboro Fire Dept. Bolton – Bolton Fire Dept. Cerro Gordo Town Hall Chadbourn Munic...
Some voters may have a new precinct number and/or polling location for the March primary tomorrow. Officials consolidated some precincts due to staffing issues and low voter turnout. Not all precinct...
Updated 2:30 p.m. March 2 A Delco man is in jail under no bond on a charge of voluntary manslaughter. Roy Lee Brown, 70, of 540 Evergreen Rd., Delco, was booked into the county detention center just a...
Early voting closed at 3 p.m. Saturday for the March 3 primary. A total of 3,083 voters cast early ballots at the county’s five sites. Friday saw 367 voters cast a ballot, while voting slowed slightly...
1A Girls East Columbus 47, Hobgood Charter 14 2A Girls East Bladen 52, Manteo 23 3A Girls Kinston 60, Whiteville 12 1A Boys Neuse Charter 89, East Columbus 68 2A Boys Perquimans County 56, West Colum...
An elderly woman was charged with first degree burglary and assault on a disabled person after allegedly throwing herbicide on the victim. Wanda Gale Avery, 76, of 47 Renee Lane, Chadbourn, was held u...
Traces of crystal methamphetamine were found in a child’s system during an endangerment case, according to the sheriff’s office. The juvenile’s mother and grandmother were both arrested Tuesday follo...
The teams of Whiteville Central just recently celebrated their State Championships from 1967 and 1968. These titles came in the segregation era, which often leaves them overlooked or sadly just forgot...