North Carolina could become the 30th state in the union to allow constitutional carry of firearms. Senator Danny Britt of Robeson County has co-authored a bill that would do away with the requirement for [Read More]
A woman out on bond on trespassing charges was arrested Tuesday after allegedly stealing a drink from a store where she had previously been banned. Amber Muse, 48, was charged with misdemeanor larceny, second [Read More]
The sheriff’s office is investigating after someone illegally took out a mortgage on a Smyrna Road property. The victim of the fraud told detectives after he was notified by the Veterans Administration that someone had [Read More]
An alleged illegal alien was jailed Thursday after a fight that left his brother hurt. Hermilo Nunez Gutierrez, 21, was held under no bond on an immigration detainer. He was charged with assault with a [Read More]
Republican Convention March 20; Precinct Meetings Set The Columbus County Republican Party precinct meetings are set for Feb. 18 and Feb. 20 at the county headquarters, 107B S. Madison St., Whiteville. The convention will be [Read More]
A shooting suspect is in jail after leading deputies and troopers on a chase into Columbus County, where he was trapped near Boardman. Justus Simmons, 41, allegedly reached for a firearm when he was finally [Read More]
An argument that led to a teacher being shoved resulted in two students being pepper sprayed and facing juvenile petitions Monday. The sheriff’s office reported that School Resource Officer V. Lancaster was called to West [Read More]
The county’s second highway fatality took the life of a Clarendon woman on Tuesday. Mary Godwin, 68, died after running off the road and crashing into a culvert on Old Stake Road near Tabor City, [Read More]
Whiteville Police are investigating a series of car break-ins at Love Mill Apartments. The thefts were reported just before 2:00 a.m. Tuesday. Small items such as jewelry and cologne were taken, along with a Nintendo [Read More]
State officials have noted an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths this season to 117. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today (Wednesday) updated its [Read More]
By Justin Williamson – Brews & Bites Today’s column is Part Two to the “What Are My Options” report, focusing on the western side of our wonderful county. Growing up as a Chadbourn native and [Read More]
Joshua Johnson has settled his lawsuit against Columbus County, former Sheriff Jody Greene and Sheriff Bill Rogers over a 2022 assault in the county jail. The lawsuit, filed in 2023, asked for millions in [Read More]
Both the city and county school systems said this week that they will not cooperate with any law enforcement agency seeking illegal immigrants unless the agency has a warrant. Rumors have spread across Bladen and [Read More]
Paul Rockenbach, Whiteville’s new police chief is tired of cold weather. “I’m super excited to be coming to Whiteville,” the former Columbus County homicide investigator said. “I’ve had my fill of minus thirty degree weather.” [Read More]
Governor Josh Stein today (Feb. 3) requested $1.07 billion in state funding to support urgent rebuilding needs in western North Carolina. The move came while legislators are investigating continued mismanagement in the state Office of [Read More]
A no-cost food distribution event is set for Saturday at West Columbus High School. The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina will host the “pop up” market from 10 until noon. There are [Read More]
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