Whiteville Police are searching for a local man who allegedly stole a handgun from a gun shop, then cut off his ankle monitor. Justin McPherson is alleged to have gone into Country Boy Outfitters on [Read More]
Four deputies escaped serious injury after a suspect allegedly rammed their patrol vehicles with his car Monday. Camdon Lee Sisler, 33, of 982 Harrelsonville Rd., Whiteville, was held under $20,000 secured bond in the incident, [Read More]
A North Hallsboro woman is recovering after she was beaten unconscious Tuesday. The sheriff’s office said deputies were called to Columbus Regional after the woman was brought into the emergency department. She was assaulted by [Read More]
There’s a place hidden in Elizabethtown full of some of the most amazing things, and the People’s Emporium is its name. Dwayne and Mary Miller opened the shop last summer, and you can be sure [Read More]
A unique international wildland fire training program in southeastern North Carolina is empowering women and teaching them skills that may not have been available to them before. Women-in-Fire Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (WTREX) is an [Read More]
Several members of the community and the Waccamaw Siouan tribe stood on the shore of Lake Waccamaw on Wednesday, April 12, as a piece of history was brought to the beach by a team of [Read More]
Two Tabor City men hope to once again travel half a world away to spread the word of God and help those in need. Robert Nealey, a schoolteacher and minister, will be raising money with [Read More]
As summer approaches, the lakeside ministry at the Lake Waccamaw campground pavilion is gearing up for worship services beginning on Sunday, May 28, at 9 a.m. This event is a tradition in the area, and [Read More]
It was Homecoming Friday night at Legion Stadium, and the Whiteville Wolfpack improved their record to 7-1. After their 21-7 victory over the West Columbus Vikings, they remain unbeaten in Waccamaw Conference play. Whiteville struck [Read More]
It was perfect weather Saturday morning for the Kevin Conner Memorial Run. The event is held annually to honor the local native, a State Trooper who died in the line of duty near Whiteville on [Read More]
Happening this weekend As spooky season approaches, many churches, businesses, and organizations are holding harvest celebrations and trunk or treats. Be sure to send your Halloween events to Columbus County News for publication. There is [Read More]
One victim was airlifted to New Hanover Regional after a shooting in Chadbourn Thursday afternoon. Chief Ken Elliot of the Chadbourn Police said the victim was shot around 4:25 p.m. in a vacant lot in [Read More]
State Highway Patrol Troopers and other agencies will be aggressively enforcing school bus safety laws next week as part of Operation Stop Arm. Passing a stopped school bus is a Class 1 misdemeanor in North [Read More]
Animal Protective Services officers are riding the range this afternoon, chasing a stray Charolais cow in the Pleasant Plains area. The cow was first reported Wednesday evening. It’s been wandering Pleasant Plains, Antioch and Singletary [Read More]
The Columbus County Agricultural Fair is back in town for folks to enjoy this week. There are plenty of games, rides, and tons of food. Pudding Pleasantries is making their dessert debut this year, and [Read More]
Due to the threat of inclement weather on Thursday, Whiteville City Schools and Columbus County Schools have moved Kindergarten Day to Friday (Oct. 14.) The same activities will be available for the special guests. The [Read More]
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