State agents have jailed a local man on ten counts of second degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Landon Adam Powell, 25, was released on $15,000 secured bond after he was arrested Wednesday. His address [Read More]
The man who kidnapped and raped a teenager has been sentenced to serve up to 28 years in prison. Frederick Chancy lured the girl into his car and took her to a home near Bladenboro, [Read More]
The renovation and refit of a downtown Whiteville building will cost $2.1 million. City council on Tuesday was briefed on the progress of the Provalus project. The tech support firm has opened a temporary facility [Read More]
In what has become a tradition in Hallsboro, Santa Claus will visit one of the county’s oldest businesses for some holiday cheer Saturday (Dec. 14). Pierce and Co. in Hallsboro will host the jolly old [Read More]
In a case where decisions have flipflopped through the court system for seven years, the state Supreme Court will hear Maurice Devalle’s lawsuit to be recertified as a law enforcement officer. In 2019, Devalle was [Read More]
One of the most popular events of the year at the Columbus County Farmer’s Market is Dec. 14, and has a new feature. The Christmas From the Heart Crafts Show features a wide variety of [Read More]
A fugitive was captured after a high speed chase from near Whiteville to Hallsboro Dec. 4. Raymond Timothy “Chinaman” Warren, 34, was held under$20,000 secured bond on charges of felony larceny and violating parole. Detention [Read More]
November was another big month for gambling in North Carolina, according to the State Lottery Commission. The commission on Monday (today) released its sports betting revenue report for November. Between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30, [Read More]
Whiteville’s 2024 Christmas Celebration – Photo Gallery by Christopher Cawley Full Parade Video will be Posted Tuesday Morning (click on each photo to enlarge)
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary about Government Waste, Covid 19 Fraud, and Billions wasted on Animal Testing. Also Jefferson shares his thoughts on the December 7th 1941 attack on Pearl [Read More]
On Thursday Tabor City had their annual Christmas Parade in Downtown Tabor City. Columbus County News Account Executive Misty Cribb was on hand to bring us all the action. You can watch the video below, [Read More]
(Submitted photo) The driver of a heavy duty pickup towing a trailer left a trail of debris in South Whiteville that ended with a standoff at the Murphy gas station on Powell Boulevard tonight. Witnesses [Read More]
The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is accepting public comments through Dec. 14 on a proposed amendment to the action plan for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funds received after hurricanes Matthew and Florence. [Read More]
Surveillance cameras once again helped solve a theft case in Columbus, this time in Sandyfield. Robert Silvestia Bowen, 76, of 1001 East Arcadia Rd., Riegelwood, was released on a $7,500 secured bond in the November [Read More]
A Southeastern Community College student sustained an accidental gunshot wound Wednesday when a firearm fell from the student’s vehicle. SCC said in a press release that no other students or staff were injured or were [Read More]
An alleged murderer and two other inmates have been charged with planning to murder a law enforcement officer and effect a jail break. Natrelle McKinnies, 28; Javon Bowen, 28; and the 17 year old were [Read More]
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