One person died after a Tabor City structure fire that may have been caused by smoking materials Wednesday. Tabor City Fire Chief Jeff Fowler said the female victim was bedridden...
The suspect in the brutal March 11 slaying of Cynthia Hansen was wearing a gray hoodie and may walk with a limp, according to Whiteville Police. Chief Paul Rockenbach released...
Multiple felony firearm and drug charges were filed against a Tabor City man Tuesday. William Antwan Gaskins, 33, of 323 S. Fourth Street, is being held under $250,000 secured bond....
Athletes, supporters and volunteers from across the area crowded Legion Stadium today (April 15) for the annual Special Olympics. This was the second year back for the Special Olympics here....
High temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions led the National Weather Service to issue yet another wildfire warning today (April 15). The state is currently in an extended drought, with...
Today is Tax Day. That means scammers are working overtime to steal your money and your personal information. Right now, fake websites that look exactly like official IRS pages are...
A month after Cynthia Hansen was slain in her Whiteville fitness studio, Gov. Josh Stein announced today that the state is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the...
Spring is in the air, and Columbus County is swinging into action with tons of activities, festivals, fundraisers, and musical opportunities for everyone to enjoy. April is full of fun, entertainment,...
Breaking news Christopher Strickland was taken into custody today (Tuesday) after a two-day manhunt. Strickland, 43, was wanted for a string of break-ins and larcenies in North and South Carolinas,...
The N.C. Gator Fest in Lake Waccamaw is set for April 25 at Elizabeth Brinkley Park, and it’s going to be bigger than ever this year. The fourth annual event promises to far surpass all the othe...
Since the state-issued ban on open burning was enacted March 28, a total of 554 wildfires has burned more than 2,200 acres across the state. With little rainfall or improvement...
Investigators are trying to determine why a Crusoe Island Road man died in his home Saturday. George Joseph Kowall III, 43, was found deceased in his home in the 2000...
A woman told deputies she was stabbed at a “gathering” on Old Lake Road Saturday. The victim is expected to recover, according to the sheriff’s office. Nautica Latrice Graham, 25,...
Two people were stabbed at a home near Clarkton Sunday, and one man remains in custody after the assault. Damian Addington, 24, of 8607 James B. White Hwy. North, was...
Wildfire season is changing the color of the sky in Columbus County for the second week in a row. The National Weather Service said the smoke plume from a 200-acre...
Immediate first aid often means the difference between life and death, and Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue is working with a non-profit to provide free training for the public. The class, hosted by...