Several law enforcement officers in Columbus County have gone above and beyond the call of duty in recent weeks, and residents in the area are passing along notes of gratitude to let departments know the [Read More]
Developing story: The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shooting in Tabor City. A male subject was confirmed dead in the 10:28 a.m. incident, according to Police Chief Donald Dowless. The assault occurred on [Read More]
Columbus County is bursting at the seams this week with events and good news. Community members, residents, and agency staff are being recognized for their kindness and achievements throughout the area. Laurie Parks stopped [Read More]
The N.C. Strawberry Festival in Chadbourn is back on track after two years. The first activities start this weekend, with the big events coming next week. After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the North Carolina [Read More]
The passenger in a single car crash in Tabor City this evening (Thursday.) Tabor City Fire Chief Jeff Fowler said the driver of the vehicle was airlifted to a trauma center. The crash occurred on [Read More]
Witnesses at Williams Country Kitchen observed the victim jump from the vehicle on U.S. 701. William Jacoby Singletary has been found guilty of second degree murder. A Columbus County jury handed down the verdict Thursday [Read More]
The fate of William Jacoby Singletary is in the hands of a jury. The Bladenboro man is on trial for first degree murder for the 2020 killing of Monalisa McMillian. The Whiteville woman was shot [Read More]
As more humans get outside to enjoy the weather, snakes across the state will start to slither out to share some spring sunshine. The Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) is reminding folks that more snakes will [Read More]
It never confused me that words were backwards and upside down. It wasn’t that I was dyslexic; indeed, I’m not sure we even knew that word on April 25, 1978. It was just that I [Read More]
In-person early voting begins Thursday across North Carolina. In Columbus County, voters have five early voting locations where they can cast a ballot. Any registered voter can visit any polling place during the early [Read More]
Local West Columbus Vikings Cheer Squad: It is West Columbus High School Cheer Squad tryout week and tryout day is Thursday, April 28. The tryout time is 3:30 — 4:30 p.m. Baseball Today: Wolfpack versus [Read More]
Tabor City had its 2nd annual Spring Has Spring Festival on April 23. A parade for the event began at 10 a.m. followed by a car show, food and craft vendors, and a Kid’s Zone [Read More]
Coastal Horizons will soon be offering mental health services in Columbus County in a very unique way. The non-profit organization will launch a mobile clinic complete with the latest technology and a professional dedicated staff [Read More]
Columbus County suffered a great loss this week with the passing of Sergeant Cameron Lemmons. His death has residents opening their hearts to those he left behind. The officer was a father to twin boys under [Read More]
It’s bear season again – but not for hunters. Black bears are on the move across North Carolina. In Columbus, which has always been a haven for black bears, a few have made brief forays [Read More]
A Lake Waccamaw man has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor after allegedly having sex with a four year old. Michael John Fishburn, 43, of 84 White Pine Rd., Lake Waccamaw, is being [Read More]
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