The latest N.C. Drought Monitor was released today (April 2) and there’s no good news. Columbus County is experiencing D1 (Moderate) in the west and D2 (Severe) conditions in the east. No significant ...
An alleged litterbug got a second chance Friday after being tracked down through trash he had illegally dumped. Columbus County deputies have been cracking down on illegal dumping recent weeks due to ...
“Barn Owlet Watch 2026” is underway for a nest box with six barn owl eggs located in the North Carolina Mountains. And the public has 24-hour access to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s (NCWRC)...
If you aren’t excited for Easter weekend, then just take a peek at all the events coming up during Holy Week and all throughout the month of April. Plant sales, worship opportunities, festivals, and T...
Spring wildfire season in North Carolina is in full swing, with fire activity surging statewide over the last 10 days. Since Friday, March 20, N.C. Forest Service rangers have responded to 626 wildfir...
An argument on the road ended up with a Bolton man facing charges after he allegedly resisted deputies while impaired and trespassing. Berryon Baulkman, 41, of 87 14th St, Bolton, was charged with sec...
TABOR CITY—South Columbus recently opened its new track stadium. The Stallions have been with a track and field facility for over two decades. The Jimmy Woodard Garrrell Foundation is the sponsor of ...
Baseball WHITEVILLE 6, SOUTH BRUNSWICK 3 BOILING SPRINGS—Layton McLean hit a double to bring in three runs as Whiteville as the Wolfpack defeated South Brunswick 6-3 in baseball on Monday night. The w...
By Hannah Isenhour SCC Communications More than 3,400 kindergarten through 8th grade students went face-to-face with local business owners, industry partners and public safety officials at the first C...
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is launching its statewide “Speed a Little. Lose a Lot” campaign to remind drivers that speeding comes with serious, and often deadly, consequences. M...
Editor’s Note: the following is a partial transcript of this week’s edition of the Columbus Connection. There’s been a lot of gossip and speculation about the Cynthia Hansen murder on Marc...
State and local officials have ordered a burn ban for all of North Carolina as of 6 p.m. today (Saturday). All outdoor burning is prohibited until drought conditions improve. County Fire Marshal Shann...
EAST COLUMBUS 19, LAKEWOOD 0 Coyle Pitches Perfect Game LAKE WACCAMAW—Grayce Coyle threw pitched a perfect game Tuesday night as the Gators crushed Lakewood 19-0. Coyle struck out all nine batters she...
Citizen complaints about drug activity in the Clarendon community prompted more patrols by the sheriff’s office, and resulted in a cocaine arrest Saturday. Kenneth Allen Harley jr., 36, of 315 Grist R...
By Michael Myrie The Sheepdog Foundation Inc. Many families are concerned about the rise in crime in our communities and public schools. From mass assailants to peer violence, the safety of our child...
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