One of Columbus County’s biggest events of the year kicks off Friday, as Southern Farm Days returns the Boys and Girls Home Farm at Lake Waccamaw for the 16th year. Sponsored by the Cape Fear Farm Her...
Gentlemen, fix your sons. I had stopped at a gas station to feed my ancient Tahoe, Valkyria. One pump down was one of those ridiculous, repulsive, supposedly illegal squatted trucks. It was impressive...
Softball WEST BLADEN 10, EAST BLADEN 0 DUBLIN—Natalee Sykes went two for three and pounded out four runs batted in as the Knights defeated East Bladen 10-0 in softball Friday night. Addison Wilcox wa...
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) invites the public to participate in the 2026 Terrapin Tally, a volunteer-supported survey event conducted each spring to learn more about diamondback te...
Columbus County and all of southeastern North Carolina are under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. In addition to Columbus, Bladen Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender and Robeson are in the watch area, accordin...
Wet roads and driving too fast led to a fatal crash in Whiteville Sunday, according to police. Evelyn Young Pittman, 65, of Lake Waccamaw was traveling south on Franklin Street near Caldis when she lo...
Whiteville City Schools will be on remote learning tomorrow due to the potential for severe weather. Columbus County schools will have a teacher workday. Contact your child’s school for information on...
Former Buckhead Rescue Chief Ray Jacobs died suddenly Sunday morning. A founding member of Station 400, Jacobs was known for his dedication to his community as well as his time as a first responder. ...
North Whiteville Fire Department will host its annual Community Day on Saturday (March 14) from 10-2. There will be equipment displays and demonstrations, hot dogs, fun for the kids, community resourc...
Spring is a busy time of year for N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) biologists. Warmer weather brings wildlife out from winter slumber. Spring is when many species are on the move looking for...
Chase Lancaster was sworn in today (Thursday) as the new fire chief for Lake Waccamaw. Lancaster has more than 20 years experience in firefighting, and said he looks forward to the challenges of the n...
Trees and a vehicle wreck have blocked U.S. 74 Eastbound in the Freeman area. Jeff Reichert said he was traveling east on 74 near Livingston Creek Farmers Market when he saw trees falling into the roa...
EAST COLUMBUS 14, NORTH DUPLIN 2 CALYPSO—Kamora Bryant knocked in eight runs off two home runs as East Columbus defeated North Duplin 14-2 in softball on Tuesday night. Sara Coleman also did some seri...
WHITEVILLE 9, EAST COLUMBUS 5 WHITEVILLE—Whiteville defeated East Columbus in baseball 9-5 on Monday at Legion Field. The win moves the Wolfpack to 5-1 on the year. Whiteville will host Wilmington Chr...
Whiteville Police are asking the public to help find the person of interest in Wednesday morning’s homicide on North Thompson Street. Cynthia Hansen, 71, was assaulted at her physical therapy and trai...
A water line break along Legion Drive is affecting Whiteville water customers. Water customers between West Virgil and Chadbourn Highway will experience pressure loss and other issues through around 8...