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News Briefs for December 19, 2024 Operation Nutcracker led to the arrests of 20 suspects on heroin, methamphetamine and theft charges Tuesday. The primary goal of the operation was to...
News Briefs for December 18, 2024 A motorcyclist became the second county road death in three days Monday. James Dicicco, 57, of Evergreen crashed on a curve on Princess...
News Briefs for December 17, 2024 A starving, injured dog seized from a home near Whiteville may have been used as a bait dog for fighting, investigators said. Harlem...
Drivers on Old Lake Road will permanently lose access to U.S. 74/76 this week as part of the project to upgrade the highway to interstate standards. A contractor for the...
A pit bull mix that may have been used for training fighting dogs was seized Friday near Whiteville. The male dog was found tied to a tree in the yard...
News Briefs for December 16, 2024 Most of the state, including Columbus County, is considered in a moderate drought right now. Brief rains we have seen in recent weeks...
A knife, firearm, screwdriver and car radio antenna were said to be used in a domestic assault that injured an infant Dec. 7 on Peaceful Way near Chadbourn. The seven...
News Briefs for December 15, 2024 The Wolfpack had a long ride home from Elizabeth City Friday night, falling to Northeastern. The pack fell 24-14 against the Eagles’ heavy...
News Briefs for December 12, 2024 Legislators overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 382 Tuesday amid protests and threats of a lawsuit by Cooper. The bill provides...
News Briefs for December 11, 2024 A Bladen County man will serve up to 28 years in prison for the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl. Frederick Chancy lured...
The man who kidnapped and raped a teenager has been sentenced to serve up to 28 years in prison. Frederick Chancy lured the girl into his car and took her...
News Briefs for December 10, 2024 The Whiteville Wolfpack has many students, staff, and families that will be traveling to attend the 5th round of the Eastern Regional Finals....
In a case where decisions have flipflopped through the court system for seven years, the state Supreme Court will hear Maurice Devalle’s lawsuit to be recertified as a law enforcement...
One of the most popular events of the year at the Columbus County Farmer’s Market is Dec. 14, and has a new feature. The Christmas From the Heart Crafts Show...
News Briefs for December 9, 2024 Deputies arrested a woman after a shooting between Tabor City and Pireway Saturday. Deputies called for SWAT after someone reportedly pointed a firearm out...
News Briefs for December 8, 2024 While we will get some badly needed rain this week, wildfire activity is picking up statewide. The Forest Service said there were 236...