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Bladenboro Mayor David Hales died Wednesday. First elected to the town board in 1984, Hales was in his second term as mayor. A native of the town, Hales was a longtime local businessman and indefatiga...
Most of North Carolina remains at some level of drought, as Columbus County moves into its third week with no significant widespread rain. This morning’s weekly update of the state drought monit...
The operator of an event venue that saw two shootings Saturday night now faces state alcohol charges. Bladen County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to River Ratz at 462 N.C. 11 Hwy., Kelly just before ...
Columbus County News Weather Update for Thursday November 5, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it com...
With Veterans Day on Nov. 11, a number of groups are getting a headstart on the holiday. South Columbus High School will host its veterans program Friday at 10 a.m. The public is welcome. Saturday at ...
Chadbourn Town Manager David Wise was fired by town council Tuesday, less than six months after taking the job. “I think we accomplished a lot, and I wish the town well,” Wise said after the meeting. ...
The holiday season has officially begun, and with Halloween out of the way, November is rolling in with a host of veteran celebrations and festival events. Downtown Whiteville will be kicking things o...
Columbus County News Weather Update for Wednesday November 4, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it co...
Final unofficial resultsRepublican candidates had a good night in Columbus County, although a major race will see a Democrat sworn into replace a GOP senator.With 100 percent of the votes reporting, t...
The State Board of Elections is meeting right now to determine whether to extend hours at South Williams Precinct (Tabor City Courthouse). We’ll bring updates online and social media as soon as more i...
Although nearly 10,000 voters have already cast ballots in Columbus county, there’s stillroom for more. The Board of Elections said 9,661 voters took advantage of the county’s early polls. Voters plan...
LAKEWOOD—Lakewood completed the Carolina Conference undefeated as they downed East Columbus 14-0 on Friday. The Leopards finished the conference 6-0 and 7-3 in the regular season. Burrough Strickland ...
UNION—West Columbus won its third victory in a row over Union 59-20 Friday night. DJ Graham led the attack with five touchdown passes and on rushing to move the Vikings to 3-3 in the Carolina Conferen...
Joanna Phillips has been trying to find Joseph Burris for more than a decade, and on Monday she took her plea for help to the county commissioners. Joseph Leon Burris, 25, was kidnapped from his home ...
Columbus County News Weather Update for Tuesday November 3, 2026. ELECTION DAY! If you haven’t done so already, GO VOTE! This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trus...
WHITEVILLE—The Wolfpack completed an undefeated season by downing county rival South Columbus 48-12 in football on Friday night. The Wolfpack completed the conference with a 4-0 record and 9-0 ...