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A town board member’s advocacy for an illegal seafood market may have violated the state’s open meetings laws, based on emails obtained from the town of Chadbourn. It’s the second time Avala Nealy has...
Crews are on the scene of a burst water main in northern Whiteville. A burst water main is causing traffic delays and water outages in the area of J.K. Powell Boulevard, Smyrna Road and Barbcrest Driv...
The Columbus County Animal Shelter is closed until Monday for renovations. Animal Protective Services announced on social media today (Thursday) that the shelter will be closed Friday and Saturday to ...
By Cassie Clark Guest Columnist When I was growing up, I hated dresses. And I can tell you exactly why. It was because everything a young’un wanted to do came with the same warning: Don’t you r...
Columbus County NEWS Weather Update for Thursday July 16, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it comes ...
A narcotics investigation turned up a stolen handgun that had been illegally converted to a fully automatic weapon, the sheriff’s office said. Juwarn Andre Britt Jr., 22, was the target of a multi-mon...
Lightning today may mean a wildfire tomorrow or even weeks down the road, according to the N.C. Forest Service. Last week’s Quarry Road fire in Brunswick County has been tracked down to a lightning st...
Two more four-footed law enforcement officers in Columbus County are now equipped with body armor and trauma kits, thanks to donations through the Columbus County Humane Society. Chadbourn’s Malinois ...
An independent, nonprofit foundation has been established to benefit employees of the N.C. Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) in times of need. Articles of incorporation were filed with the Secret...
By Anna Gurney N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Besides the sun, sand and ocean waves, a visit to the N.C. coast offers the opportunity to see interesting and unique coastal birds and sea turtles (d...
Charges have been filed against a man who allegedly ran over another man in June with his vehicle. Danny Paul Price, 50, of 2327 Slipper Log Rd., Whiteville, is being held under no bond. He was arrest...
At Vineland Golf Course of White Lake, the Southeastern Fellowship Golf Association played its weekly tournament on July 14. The course saw 28 members participating in the event. First place went to t...
Columbus County NEWS Weather Update for Wednesday July 15, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it comes...
A hog farm theft led to a string of charges against a local man July 13. Roger Odell Richardson Jr., 57, of 2302 Old 74, Chadbourn, is being held under a secured bond on charges of felony larceny, bre...
A two-day drug roundup put some “heat” on suspects in Bladen County. Operation Heat Check led to the arrest of seven narcotics suspects in Bladen County on a number of charges, the Bladen County Sheri...
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber We had such a memorable Fourth of July and 250th Fireworks Celebration! Thank you to everyone in our area that joined us at South Columbus High School for...