The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville is heading into June and making waves as they go. Whales, a mermaid, and even a summer gear swap is on...
They stand frozen in time, two men far younger than I am now, Gary Cooper-esque smiles under dark eyes. The taller of the two is my grandfather, W. Thomas Weaver....
Monday is Memorial Day, when the United States honors its war dead. Memorial Day has its roots in Decoration Day, which was first observed in 1866 after the War Between...
Clarkton’s annual Community Day Parade and Festival is Monday. Lineup for the parade starts at 9 a.m. at the E.J. Cox plant at the north end of downtown. The parade...
Skilled scammers conned a local woman out of $61,000 May 16. The sheriff’s office reported that the woman responded to a pop-up message on her computer about a potential virus....
What is being referred to as a “large scale” lottery theft ring is under investigation by the sheriff’s office. Four books containing approximately $6,000 in tickets were reported missing from...
A Myrtle Beach couple were jailed Thursday after a search of their vehicle turned up fentanyl and a firearm. Anthony Glen Breeden, 36 and Julianne Elizabeth Zevgolis, 36, were arrested...
Contractors broke a waterline in County District One this afternoon, and a boil advisory has been issued while repairs are completed. Affected customers are from F.M. Cartrette to Peacock Road...
Former sheriff’s Office Captain Kevin Norris has joined the race for the county’s top law enforcement officer. Norris said in a Facebook post today (Thursday) that he is “deeply committed...
The upcoming tropical weather season will likely be above normal, according to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA released its forecast for the 2025 season in a pre...
No injuries were reported after a bet on a soccer game led to a fight and shots being fired at two juveniles in a car Tuesday. The sheriff’s office said...
Law enforcement and parents scrambled to East Columbus Junior-Senior High Monday after a prank call about a school shooter. The sheriff’s office reported that a male juvenile called 911 and...
The unofficial start of summer is also the beginning of the 100 Deadliest Days for teen drivers — and one of the most intensive highway safety campaigns of the year....
Tarheel Aviation and Investments, LLC (TAV), a privately-held aviation and investment company based in North Carolina, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Cartret as its new president. Fo...
Joshua Harris announced today (Wednesday) that he will not continue his run for Columbus County sheriff. Harris is currently a member of Whiteville City Council, and a former Whiteville Police...
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Communications Southeastern Community College had 218 graduates walk across the stage Friday at the school’s spring commencement. The Class of 2025 had graduates with 52 degree,...