The tulip poplar in my front yard changed clothes last week. Seemingly overnight, the leaves went from green to brown and yellow. A stiffening breeze Saturday meant the leaves began falling in earnest, adding to [Read More]
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning (today). Approximately 600,000 households should see the full benefit amount loaded on [Read More]
News Briefs for November 13, 2025 Columbus County remains under an increased wildfire danger, due to low humidity and strong gusty winds. The forest service and fire marshal encourage anyone with outdoor burning plans to [Read More]
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Bicycle Accidents in Miami: Why Bike Lawyers Are Becoming a Necessity Biking in Miami is not only a mode of transportation, but it is also a lifestyle, another way of experiencing the cityscape. However, lurking [Read More]
Developing story A driver died after apparently tried to avoid a dead animal on N.C. 87 near the county line this morning. Traffic was tied up for hours after the crash, which occurred just before [Read More]
Developing story Fire and rescue crews are working on a major crash in the 4500 block of N.C. 87 in Riegelwood. Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue posted on social media that traffic is being delayed, and lane closures [Read More]
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News Briefs for November 12, 2025 Retired District 8 Forester Shane Hardee was honored with the Order of the Longleaf Pine last week. The 28-year veteran of the Forest Service has worked emergencies in 15 [Read More]
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Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]
October was a big month for Egamblers in North Carolina, as they placed more than $811 million in online bets. The state Lottery Commission released its October numbers today (Nov. 12). Between Oct. 1 and [Read More]
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News Briefs for November 11, 2025 The missing girl from Kelly was found safe in Whiteville Monday and has been returned to her parents. Jessica Diaz, age 13, disappeared from her home around 11 p.m. [Read More]
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While there was virtually no accumulation, Columbus and Bladen counties had an unusual November snow Monday. The brief bout of flurries, mixed with rain in most places, may be the earliest recorded in the area. [Read More]
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