TABOR CITY — The Loris (S.C.) Lions came to Vinegar Hill Friday night and crushed South Columbus 54-14. The Lions (3-0) got on the board early with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Zamire Gerald to [Read More]
BEAR CREEK — East Columbus ended a 17-game losing streak by defeating the Chatham Central Bears, 22-20. The last time the Gators were victorious on the football field was on Sept. 29, 2023, when they [Read More]
News Briefs for September 7, 2025 Tallis Jeremiah Vereen has been formally charged with the February murder of Ervin Hakeem Johnson. Vereen was arrested on unrelated charges days after Johnson was killed, and shortly before [Read More]
WHITEVILLE—The Whiteville Wolfpack took East Bladen’s miscues and turned them into points that led to the Wolfpack defeating the Eagles 38-14 Friday. The Wolfpack made a statement early by taking the opening drive for a [Read More]
News Briefs for September 5, 2025 Whiteville City Council on Tuesday will honor retiring Deputy Police Chief Billy Hinz, and Andre Jackson will take the oath for that position. The board will also hear an [Read More]
The suspect in the February killing of a Tabor City area man was arrested days after the murder – for another shooting. He has now been charged in the February killing as well. Tallis Jeremiah [Read More]
Complaints about speeding drivers and suspicious activity in North Whiteville led to the arrests of two men by the sheriff’s office. Bradley Jude Creech, 50, of 110 Frink St., Whiteville, was charged with possession of [Read More]
News Briefs for September 4, 2025 Chadbourn Town Council on Tuesday passed a new ordinance regulating the location of vape and tobacco shops. Under the new rules, the businesses may not be within 400 feet [Read More]
Whiteville Police have charged a man with attempted murder after an assault today (Thursday). Altrell Wuanjah Baldwin, 23, of 207 Talbot St. Whiteville, faces a single charge of attempted first degree murder, according to Whiteville [Read More]
Friday is the Wellness Health Fair at Vineland Station. Sponsored by Donayre Cancer Center and local first responders, the event will feature health and first responder information booths, free health screenings, mental health service information [Read More]
DUBLIN — The West Bladen Knights took all three sets from Union in a non-conference volleyball match Wednesday. The Knights defeated the Spartans by scores of 25-11, 25-17, and 25-9. The Knights now go to [Read More]
DUBLIN – Alejandro Lopez pulled off the hat trick to lead West Bladen to a 3-0 victory over Union in soccer Wednesday. It was the first win of the year for the Knights, now 1-3-1 [Read More]
County Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd has been arrested on a charge of misdemeanor larceny. Byrd, 76, was released on a $500 unsecured bond, charged with a single count of misdemeanor larceny. His address was listed [Read More]
The four sisters who died in an Aug. 30 structure fire will be eulogized Tuesday. Kalani Rae Melvin, Kendall Xaiya Melvin, Josephina Renee Melvin, Sophia Nachelle Melvin died when the outbuilding the family was using [Read More]
News Briefs for September 3, 2025 A Tabor City man is behind bars under $1 million bond after allegedly trying to kill his mother and a small child by burning their home Monday. James Rico [Read More]
By Kelly Jones CCS Public Information Officer The Columbus County School system is celebrating significant improvement across the district in the 2024-25 school year, marking a milestone in student achievement, school performance, and graduation success. [Read More]
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