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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 mi...
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...
A student at South Columbus High School is being questioned after an alleged threat of mass violence” Sunday. The sheriff’s office reported that County Schools Supt. Eddie Beck contacted detectives...
Just hours after issuing a boil advisory for District V today (Thursday), county water officials reported that there was a second break in the public water system, this time...
Cocaine, marijuana, cash and firearms were confiscated Monday when the sheriff’s office raided a Sycamore Lane home during a rain storm. Thurman Delean Jenrette, 53, of 808 Sycamore, Whiteville, was...
County water customers in District V are under a boil advisory due to repairs to the system. Customers from 8699 to 9719 Swamp Fox Highway East and on Clemmons Drive...
A rundown home at the end of Crusoe Island Road was completely destroyed in a structure fire Jan. 24 — but no 911 calls were made about the blaze. Fire...
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Traffic is finally clear on N.C. 410 north of Silver Spoon Road after a collision between a pickup and a logging truck. Trooper W. Bracey of the Highway Patrol said...
A familiar face will be the new chief of Whiteville Police starting Feb. 17. Paul Rochenback was introduced to the Whiteville City Council Tuesday as the replacement for Douglas Ipock....