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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 Kaylie Simmons SCC This summer, rising high school juniors and seniors from Columbus County and surrounding rural and underserved communities had a unique opportunity to explore careers in pharmacy...
A woman was jailed Sunday after allegedly attacking a deputy with her shoe. Karen Sabrina Buffkin, 37, of 5329 Swamp Fox Hwy., Tabor City, was charged with a single count...
Eight East Arcadia residents had to be rescued from their homes Monday due to rising water. Chief Steve Carlin of Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire and Rescue said firefighters were called to Kennedy...
The Columbus County School District has officially announced the dates for their upcoming open houses. These events will provide students and their families an opportunity to meet teachers and adminis...
As the first tropical system of the season gets underway, officials and owners of flood-prone property in Whiteville are getting ready. Last week’s heavy rains on Wednesday were a wakeup...
SFGA Billy Malpass, Dan Salsbery, Willard Storms, and Scott Burchett won the Aug. 5 Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association Tournament at Land ‘O Lakes in Whiteville. They posted a score of...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 50 bipartisan attorneys general are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to do more to address the spread of illegal offshore gambling...
When Columbus County’s Dixie Youth Softball teams went to Louisiana recently, they had some help from a heavy hitter in state youth sports. The Columbus County Dixie Softball Board was...
Sports betting dropped again in North Carolina during July, according to figures released this week by the N.C. State Lottery Commission. During the period July 1-31, Tar Heel gamblers spent...