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News Briefs for February 26, 2025 Ervin Hakim Johnson was murdered, according to the State Bureau of Investigation. Johnson’s body was found Feb. 18 near his home, five days after his mother re...
Photos by Christopher Cawley Firefighters and the Forest Service are working to contain a wildfire off Bud Stephens Road this afternoon (Wednesday). The blaze was referred to as a “full on fores...
Breaking news Firefighters have contained an out of control grass and debris fire on Whitehall Road has threatened a shed and a home. Radio traffic indicates firefighters from Hallsboro, North Whitev...
News Briefs for February 25, 2025 Two people were hurt when a shed burned on Bussy Road in Hallsboro early Tuesday. Witnesses said they heard an explosion just before the fire erupted. Flames w...
News Briefs for February 24, 2025 Special Olympics is coming back to Columbus County on April 9. The field day will be at the Whiteville High soccer fields. Sponsors are needed for the event. C...
After serving 579 people in 219 households, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is coming back March 3. The free food pop up market will be from 10 a.m. until noon at Cerro Gordo Bapti...
News Briefs for February 23, 2025 The third suspect in a shooting and robbery that ended with a car crash in Whiteville has been jailed. Tallis Jeremiah Vereen, age 24, of Chadbourn was charged...
News Briefs for February 22, 2025 Around 200 athletes are expected to participate in this year’s Special Olympics Spring Games, and sponsors are seeking support for the program. This year’...
News Briefs for February 21, 2025 Maurice Greene of North Hallsboro is in jail under no bond on charges of raping a child. Greene, age 66, allegedly sodomized a child in his care in November, a...
Rep. Brenden Jones and three other legislators are co-sponsoring a sweeping bill to eliminate DEI in state government, including removing funding for DEI practices local government agencies. Ho...
News Briefs for February 20, 2025 A fence manufacturer will bring 151 jobs to Columbus County, the governor’s office said today. Barrier Fencing makes metal and vinyl fencing for both commercia...
News Briefs for February 19, 2025 Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and State Bureau of Investigation are investigating a body was discovered Wednesday near Tabor City. Chief Deputy Jerome McMil...
A body recovered near Tabor City Wednesday morning is thought to be that of Ervin Hakeem Johnson, 25. Chief Deputy Jerome McMillian of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said the body of a male was ...
News Briefs for February 18, 2025 A Williams Township School substitute teacher has been accused of using racial slurs toward children at the school. County schools spokesperson Kelly Jones sai...
Daily News Briefs for February 17, 2025 A Whiteville High student was arrested Monday after allegedly bringing a handgun to school in his backpack. The sheriff’s office said there was no eviden...
News Briefs for February 16, 2025 A Bolton firefighter truck was damaged Friday after a woman drove into the fire truck on U.S. 74 near 211. The engine was on the scene of a grassfire that had ...