The county’s 13th traffic fatality might have been avoided if the driver had been wearing a seatbelt, the Highway Patrol said Monday. Michael Lee Shipman, 50, was traveling east on Charley Lennon Road near the [Read More]
Alleged racist remarks by a former sheriff could lead to a property tax increase. Former Sheriff’s Sgt. Melvin Campbell will receive $500,000 in a mediated settlement with the county over claims that he was fired [Read More]
The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 22 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held for the 159th Basic Highway Patrol School. The ceremony celebrates 29 weeks of extensive training to prepare the graduates for a [Read More]
An alleged trespasser found himself offsides but was stopped by pass interference when a football packed with tobacco was found outside Columbus Correctional. David Anthony Howard, 28, of Greenville, was charged with first degree trespassing [Read More]
Former Sheriff’s Sgt. Melvin Campbell will receive $300,000 directly from the county’s general fund and an undisclosed additional amount as a settlement in his federal civil rights lawsuit against former Sheriff Jody Greene. County commissioners [Read More]
Sylvia Pinyan is known for saving lives and comforting families in her 30 plus years as an EMT in Columbus County. Her fellow first responders are coming together Saturday to help the community return the [Read More]
An early-morning shooting in Bladen left one individual seriously injured, according to the Bladen Sherff’s Office. Deputies were called to the 500 block of Berry Lewis Road, Bladenboro at 2:07 a.m. the BCSO said in [Read More]
Record warmth in ocean waters will trump the disruptive effects of El Nino winds, leading to a more active than normal hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said today. The agency issued [Read More]
The county’s newest school will host a ribbon cutting and tours Aug. 24. Tabor City School consolidates Tabor Elementary and Middle schools. The $30 million facility on Stake Road will house 550 students when it [Read More]
County commissioners will hold a special called meeting Thursday, with several items on the agenda. The board will hold a closed session to consult with the county attorney, and return to open session to approve [Read More]
There was a lot of thunder rolling through Columbus County Saturday, but there wasn’t a storm involved. Instead, it was the sound of several dozen motorcycles being ridden honor the country’s military. The annual Freedom [Read More]
Sixteen local non-profits will receive a total of $87,210 from the Columbus County Community Foundation(CCCF). The foundation announced the awards Tuesday. CCCF is an affiliate of the N.C. Community Foundation, and is led by a local [Read More]
The Wolfpack Optimist Majors dug down deep and defeated rival West Robeson, 4-1, today in Ruston, La., holding their place in the Dixie Youth Div. 1 AAA world series. The Pack is up against Leland [Read More]
Three local fire departments were among the eight stations who responded to a church fire in Robeson County Monday night. Proctorville Baptist Church near Orrum was virtually destroyed by a suspected lightning strike as a [Read More]
Multiple cease and desist orders were served on operators of e-gaming machines in Columbus yesterday, according to the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Bill Rogers said in a press release that letters were served on “multiple” locations [Read More]
The state primaries aren’t until March 5, but several statewide races are already lining up on one party’s ticket. Whiteville native Chuck Stanley announced this week that he is seeking the Republican nomination for State [Read More]
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