Dangerously dry conditions continue here in Columbus County, although some areas have received a little bit of relief. The State Drought Monitor released Thursday shows most of Columbus in the extreme...
Virtually every officer from every law enforcement agency is expected to be looking for impaired Memorial Day celebrants through the long holiday weekend. Drivers will be targeted in the “Click It or ...
Deputies arrested two men and two women on prostitution, methamphetamine and human trafficking charges Wednesday. Arrest warrants state Kareen Sheppard, Rebecca Gainey, Olivia Bryant and Antonio Milli...
By Cynthia Stephens Nelson GTCOC If you have never been to an Arts Department production at South Columbus High School, you are missing out on something amazing. Each of my four children graduated fro...
At Land O’ Lakes, the SFGA held its weekly tournament on May 12. The tournament was a best ball format with 27 members in the event. The team of Ken Shaw, Charles Hungerford, and Rob Conway took first...
We were watching television the other night – well, the TV was on, Rhonda was nodding off, and I was waiting for the news to come on while doing some work – when suddenly my bride sat up straight. She...
3A Championship Game 1: Midway 4, Whiteville 0 WHITEVILLE—Tanner Williams pitched a complete game 4-hit shutout to propel Midway past Whiteville 4-0 in the first game of the 3A Eastern Championship se...
The draft budget delivered to county commissioners Monday contains no tax increases, no new capital spending and no pay raises for county employees. The county’s soon-to-be former manager warned...
This weekend is Memorial Day weekend, and there are tons of things planned throughout the rest of May. Check out a gun safety workshop, donate blankets and supplies to two important centers in Whitevi...
The Whiteville Wolfpack will begin their quest to return to the state championship tonight. The Pack will face Midway for the 3A Eastern Championship in a best of three game series starting at Legion ...
Lakeside worship services will begin Memorial Day Sunday and will run every weekend through Labor Day Sunday starting on May 24. The services are held at 9 a.m. at the Lake Waccamaw Campground Pavilio...
The woman charged with assaulting a disabled child has been released on bond. Ruth Ann Haynes, 57, of Third Avenue, Chadbourn, was arrested Thursday on charges of felony assault on a disabled person, ...
The town of Clarkton turns 165 years old this year, and town leaders are planning a big celebration of the event on Memorial Day. The Clarkton Spring Meet is from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday on Railro...
By Hannah Isenhour SCC Communications Southeastern Community College (SCC) proudly announces that Samuel Sibbett has been named SCC’s recipient of the 2026 North Carolina Community College System (NCC...
AYDEN—Nate Merritt pitched a complete game as the visiting Wolfpack upset top seed Ayden Grifton 7-3 in baseball Friday night. The win puts the Pack facing #6 seed Midway (19-7) in a best of three ser...
A new name will be called at Friday’s Peace Officer’s Memorial Service at the sheriff’s office. Peace Officer’s Memorial Day is held annually across the nation on May 15. Communities gather to honor o...