Deputies and Whiteville Police stayed busy with several reports of property damage by firearms through the weekend. A home in the 300 block of North Thompson in Whiteville was hit by multiple gunshots twice in [Read More]
The reported boyfriend of a murder victim Alissa Lee’s mother has been charged in the April killing. Brandon Wayne Mincey, 41, has been in jail since May on a charge of accessory after the fact. [Read More]
The dance competition set for this past Saturday at Whiteville High School was cancelled for non-payment of the rental fee. Superintendent Jonathan Williams said today (Monday) that the organizers for the event did not pay [Read More]
While puppies were clutched in the arms of several young visitors at Family Fur Day today (Saturday) the pigs were among the most popular adoptable animals at the second annual event at the county fairground. [Read More]
Organizers for the Who Hotter Than Me dance contest violated the city school’s rental policies, and the show has been cancelled, officials said Thursday. The show was not sponsored by the school system, but by [Read More]
From three to six inches of rain fell in parts of Columbus County Wednesday, blocking streets and flooding neighborhoods. One woman had to be rescued when she drove her car into a flooded area at [Read More]
While the Who Hotter than Me contest is a chance for dancers to shine, many eyes will likely be on the celebrity judge for the Aug. 26 event at Whiteville High – a crossdressing makeup [Read More]
Dogs, cats and families will be the focus Saturday at the second Family Fur Day at Columbus County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Animal Protective Services, this year’s event will feature food trucks, a bouncy house, games [Read More]
A billing software error has led to unpleasant surprises for Lake Waccamaw property owners. The town’s tax billing is handled by the county, like most communities. A software mistake led to bills that reflected a [Read More]
The State Board of Elections Sunday voted to allow another party on the state ballot. The No Labels Party touts itself as an alternative to both the traditional Democrat and Republican parties, according to the [Read More]
The Highway Patrol is searching for a driver who is suspected of killing a bicyclist last year. The suspect vehicle is a dark gray 2007-2008 Acura TL with damage to the front right bumper and [Read More]
Jesse Beck II will replace Dr. Jonathan Williams as assistant superintendent for Columbus County Schools. Williams recently announced he is leaving the county to become the new superintendent of Whiteville City Schools. “During his decades [Read More]
Cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana were confiscated and a woman jailed after a traffic stop Friday. Teresa Diane Duncan, 59, of Armview Road, Loris, was held under $50,000 secured bond on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine, [Read More]
Eligible North Carolina offenders can now receive a state ID card when they’re released from prison. The N.C. Department of Adult Correction (DAC) has entered a partnership with the state Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) [Read More]
Two women were charged after they allegedly stole a chest freezer from Walmart. Ashley Dawn Graham, 31, and Deziray Pauliena Ray, 21 each face charges of misdemeanor larceny, according to Detention Center reports, Ray was [Read More]
A woman told deputies she was strangled and sexually assaulted near Tabor City early Saturday morning. The victim, who is in her 20s, told deputies she was dropped off at a gas station on the [Read More]
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