Two local lottery players took home some major money this week. When Kenneth Formyduval of Whiteville got off work Friday night, he trusted his gut and bought a $30 scratch-off, leading him to a $1 [Read More]
A traffic violation and a black metal box commonly used for narcotics transportation led to the arrest of a Hallsboro man May 1. Jemel Antwan Thompson, 33, was held under $155,000 secured bond, according to [Read More]
A Lumberton woman pleaded guilty Wednesday (today) to bank fraud and misuse of Social Security numbers. Jillian Scott, 31, faces a maximum penalty of 35 years in prison when sentenced later this year. According to [Read More]
The driver of the truck that damaged a Columbus County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle May 1 admitted that she shouldn’t have been driving, the report said. Roseanne Deloreta, 63, allegedly backed out of a driveway and [Read More]
William Cody Perritt will spend up to 26 years in prison after entering an Alford plea in the shooting death of his girlfriend. The plea came today in South Carolina, just days before Perritt was [Read More]
A while back, I happened to be able to solve a seemingly insurmountable problem with a pocketknife and a little patience. The fellow I was helping was shocked. “How did you learn to do that?’ [Read More]
• Dustin Lloyd Long had previously run from deputies when they were attacked by a dog at the residence he shared with Shelia Todd. A man wanted for sexually abusing a child was attempting to [Read More]
Three Superior Court cases resulted in jail time for defendants last week. Special Superior Court Judge Quinton McGee handed down the sentences during the April 28 session of court. Jacqueline Spivey, 68, pleaded guilty to [Read More]
A stolen dump trailer allegedly used by a wanted man led to a weeks-long investigation and his arrest May 2. Skyler Ray Long, 34, of 135 Lettie and Lennox Rd., Nakina, is being held without [Read More]
Breaking news Columbus County’s 911 calls are being rerouted through Bladen County due to the system going offline here. County spokesperson Amanda Prince said there is no interruption in service, and calls are being dispatched [Read More]
The passenger in a car that led deputies and police on a wild chase Friday night was wanted for the April 13 gunfight at a Whiteville event center. Malik Wilder, 29, of 112 Covington Lane, [Read More]
Drug and traffic charges sent a Clarkton area man to jail Wednesday after he led police and deputies on a high speed chase. Willie Graham, 19, of 1200 Quill Moore Rd., Clarkton was held under [Read More]
Acme Delco Riegelwood Fire-Rescue responded to a fast moving wildfire Saturday on Christian Lane. ADR fought alongside Bolton, Northwest, Buckhead and the Forest Service dealt with extremely high winds for several hours before knocking the [Read More]
CCN – Columbus County News, CCTV – Columbus County TV Videographer Christopher Cawley was at the Strawberry Festival Parade yesterday, and he brings us highlights from the parade. You can watch the full video below, [Read More]
(Photos by Christopher Cawley)
FOCUS Broadband is committed to supporting the communities they serve. To show their commitment, FOCUS Board of Directors awarded $40,000 in Community Connections grants to nineteen local non profit organizations working to make a positive [Read More]
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