Deputies arrested a man Friday after he allegedly broke into a woman’s home and assaulted her. James Alven Grate, 42, of 5878 Miller Rd., Tabor City, was released on $3,000 secured bond Saturday, acco...
While today’s rains were not welcome at area events, the slow downpours meant an end to the burn ban in 81 counties. The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for 81 counties effect...
Note to my readers: Last week’s column was a promise I made to my father as he lay dying. This week’s column is a promise I made to myself that same day. I was talking with a friend the other day when...
An area ministry dedicated to fighting substance abuse will hold a prayer vigil Monday outside the county offices during the county commissioners meeting. Jon Boy Walton of Milk B4 Meat ministries sai...
Charges of second degree rape and forced sex offense led to the arrest of a Tabor City area man this morning (April 30). Reagan Craig Worley. 23, of 143 Edna Dr., Tabor City, is being held under no bo...
Three men were jailed and a quantity of illegal drugs seized after a raid on a Ward Street home today (April 30). Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said his department and the sheriff’s office e...
A book laced with synthetic cannabinoid was seized at Columbus Correctional Institute. Deputies were called to the prison in Brunswick April 29 after a “suspicious package” was intercepted, according ...
Charges are pending after someone allegedly left graffiti on the walls of a restroom at West Columbus High School. The Sheriff’s Office reported that school staff contacted the School Resource Office...
Despite showers last weekend and a few during the week, the state’s drought monitor expanded the extreme drought category to include Columbus today (April 30). Columbus and part of Brunswick join the ...
Child abuse charges have been filed against a Whiteville man after an Edgewood Elementary student allegedly had beer in her Thermos at school. Anthony Ray Rhodes, 50, of 146 Cooks Dr., Whiteville, was...
EAST COLUMBUS 15, PENDER 1 LAKE WACCAMAW—Aleigh Godwin had three RBI’s on two hits to lead East Columbus past Pender 15-1 in softball Monday night. Jenna King added three runs batted in on a home run ...
State researchers are seeking reports of a snake best known for being elusive and its attractive coloring. Wildlife Resource Commission (WRC) biologists want to know more about the distribution of th...
Southeastern Community College is proud to announce the 2026 commencement exercise for Friday, May 8 honoring the graduating class of 2026. The ceremony will be held outdoors on the front lawn of SCC,...
Three suspects were jailed Monday after a raid in the Green Acres community near Tabor City. The sheriff’s office said the “extensive narcotics investigation” took place over several months. “During t...
The driver who backed into the path of a motorcycle, fatally injuring the cyclist, entered a plea in Columbus County District Court on Monday. Ashley Nichole Spaulding, 34, pleaded guilty to misdemean...
WHITEVILLE 3, SOUTH COLUMBUS 1 WHITEVILLE—Nate Merritt pitched a complete six-hit game as the Wolfpack topped South Columbus 3-1 in baseball Tuesday night. Merritt struck out five batters while pitchi...