Whiteville Police have arrested the suspect who allegedly exposed himself to two people at an area shopping center. Sean Stanley Shipman, 29, of 27 Mill Stream Dr., Whiteville, was released on a $500 ...
A bulldozer and excavator were nearly destroyed by vandals Sunday, according to the sheriff’s office. Damages to the equipment were estimated at $200,000, according to the report The four unknown juve...
Columbus County News Weather Update for Thursday October 1, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it come...
Nationally-known speakers, praise music and more are coming too Legion Stadium beginning Sunday. The Encounter Crusade is sponsored by the Columbus Baptist Association, in partnership with Every Natio...
At Cerro Gordo, East Bladen beat West Columbus in three straight sets. The set scores were 25-19, 25-15, and 25-17. Taylor Dowless had 12 kills in the victory while Addie Douglas added 19 point...
Donations are being accepted through Friday for the Chadbourn Library yard sale Saturday. Clothes and shoes will not be accepted, but other items in good condition are welcome. Donations may be droppe...
Are you ready for some great fall fun? There is plenty of activities on tap for the month of October, and you’re definitely not going to want to miss out. Check out Fair Bluff’s First Satu...
Columbus County News Weather Update for Wednesday September 30, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it ...
In The Swamp, East Bladen defeated East Columbus 5-1 in soccer on Monday. Ishaq Algozy scored three goals in the victory for the Eagles (4-2, 8-5-1). East Bladen will host Clinton (11-1-1) on T...
Columbus County News Weather Update for Tuesday September 29, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it co...
A joint effort by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Sheriff’s Office led to the detention of several suspects Thursday, including two alleged drug offenders. ICE did not immediat...
NEWTON GROVE–East Bladen survived a 289 yard and four touchdown performance from Hobbton’s Javarus Johnson to defeat the Wildcats 46-40 in football Friday night. Both teams had no trouble moving...
A checking station near Whiteville Sept. 23 led to a brief chase and an armed felon. Jaeshan Daryan Freeman, 23, was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, carrying a concealed weapon, failu...
The suspect in a Sept. 22 shooting has been jailed. Kyron Spivey, 26, of 1491 Rico Rd., Whiteville, is being held under no bond on a single charge of attempted first degree murder, according to warran...
While renovations begin on the current N.C. DMV driver license office in Whiteville, customers will have to visit a temporary facility a few hundred feet away. The permanent office, at 917 Washington ...
Columbus County News Weather Update for Monday September 28, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it com...

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