Deputies allegedly found crystal meth and three straws in the pockets of a man on trial at the Columbus County Courthouse Jan. 7. Johnny Dakatto Jacobs, 39, was charged with...
A body scanner at the Detention Center found a knife that a woman allegedly tried to smuggle into the facility. Ashley Shantell Shaw,35, was charged with possession of a weapon...
Whiteville 39 West Bladen 28 WHITEVILLE—Whiteville fought off a tough challenge from West Bladen Friday night as the Pack defeated the Knights 39-28 in girls’ basketball. It was the Southeastern...
Fog Advisory issues at 4:27am January 10, 2026. Expires: 2026-01-10 09:00:00 EST National weather service has issued the following: FOG ADVISORY until 9am Drive Carefully! Areas of fog have developed...
Whiteville City Council will receive a presentation on the annual audit and an update on finances from Interim City Manager Colburn Brown Tuesday. Brown is the city’s finance officer, and...
South Columbus Boys Win, Girls Lose Against East Bladen South Columbus Boys 49, East Bladen 46 ELIZABETHTOWN—Khalil Morgan hit two clutch free throws for South Columbus to seal the victory...
Jose Castro and Maria Aguinada of Delco gambled on a $5 scratch-off and won a $200,000 top prize. They bought the lucky Prize Link Multiplier ticket from Smoker Friendly on...
Voters who have requested mail-in ballots will soon have forms in the mailboxes. Absentee-by-mail ballots will be mailed Monday for the March 3 primary, according to the State Board of...
Online gambling dropped during December, according to the N.C. State Lottery Commission. The commission compiles the revenue in the month as submitted by licensed interactive sports betting operators....
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is advising residents that it is illegal to keep deer as pets and unwise to try to tame deer. Several incidents occurred across the state...
State and local officials met in Whiteville Wednesday to discuss strategies to combat flooding across the area. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is developing the state Flood Resiliency Bl...
Horry County Police have charged a Nakina man with murder after a Tuesday shooting in the Longs community. Elijah Taylor, 23, is alleged to have shot and killed Paul Greenwood...
Although streetwork slowed traffic in downtown Whiteville Wednesday, the work will eventually help keep traffic moving during inclement weather. The N.C. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) has crews cleani...
Lucas Sutton will serve a minimum of 25 years in prison after he was convicted of two counts of first degree murder today in Brunswick County. Superior Court Judge Jason...
Lebanon Masonic Lodge #207 and the America Red Cross will host a blood drive Friday. The event will be held at the Columbus County Shrine Club multipurpose room from 1-5...
Multiple events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King are scheduled for next weekend in Columbus County. Saturday Jan. 17 is the annual MLK Walk and Memorial Service beginning at 10 a.m....