A teenager is facing charges after allegedly joking that he had a bomb in his backpack at West Columbus High School. The threat came just days after an anonymous call about a bomb on the West Columbus...
The Open Space Institute (OSI) and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will work together to conserve the 2,519-acre Big Swamp tract in Robeson County. The announcement was made today (March 6)...
Whiteville Police arrested a man who was stabbed Tuesday after he allegedly assaulted a former girlfriend. Sherman Deandre Evans, 45, of 5979 Pleasant View Church Rd., Nichols, S.C., was held under no...
LAKE WACCAMAW—Amber Ochoa pitched a complete game as the East Columbus Gators defeated South Columbus 11-2 in girls’ softball Thursday night. The sophomore gave up two runs off six hits on the night w...
EAST BLADEN 9 SOUTH COLUMBUS 0 Singles Bridgers (EB) def. Chesnutt (SC) 8-1 Burga-Cupen (EB) def. Norris (SC) 8-4 Wilson (EB) def. Rodgregez-Arce 8-1 Butler (EB) def. Soto (SC) 8-1 Brid...
Columbus County Planning Director Kelsey Hammond submitted her resignation this morning (March 6). “There were a lot of factors in my decision,” Hammond said. “The largest was the insurmountable amoun...
Less than 24 hours after being installed, license plate reader (LPR) cameras helped Whiteville Police capture a woman wanted in connection to a homicide. LPR cameras scan license plates when instructe...
Two Columbus County men were recognized by the Cape Fear Council of Governments last week for their years of public service. Local leaders and state officials gathered at the Terraces on Sir Tyler on ...
County Manager Eddie Madden announced Wednesday that he will retire in December. Until then, Madden said, he is still on the job he has held for five years. He is looking forward to having more qualit...
While body armor is a part of every law enforcement officer’s uniform, that hasn’t always been the case for K9s in Columbus County – until now. The Columbus Humane Society presented protective vests t...
In Whiteville, Whiteville’s pitching combined for a four hitter as the Wolfpack defeated Ashley 4-2 in baseball on Tuesday night. The win pushed Whiteville’s record to 2-1 on the season. They will hos...
A boil advisory has been issued for some county water customers along Peacock Road, effective today (March 4). Contractors struck a line supplying water to customers from 3067 to 4944 Peacock Road. Re...
Authorities are investigating after a man allegedly brandished a rifle from inside his truck during a dispute with an Animal Protective Services employee. The report said the APS officer was attemptin...
A fight in the parking lot at a West Columbus basketball game led to a female suspect and two juveniles being charged with assaulting a pregnant woman. Advaneek Ridgeway, 32, of 22 W. Second St., Cha...
Rogers, Somers, McPherson Clear Winners in Columbus Tuesday’s primaries saw 19 percent of registered voters turn out in Columbus, but left clear winners in the unofficial results. Jeanne McPherson ous...
Buttercups are blooming in anticipation of the arrival of spring, and Columbus County is on the go with plenty of activities to keep you busy. Get the kids signed up for Troop Hard Charger, volunteer ...