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City Manager Darren Currie announced his retirement tonight at Whiteville City Council. “It’s time,” Currie said. “I’ve worked in local government for 31 and a half years...
News Briefs for September 23, 2025 Multiple thieves hit the Whiteville Clayton Homes dealer Thursday night, making off with more than $13,000 worth of appliances and furniture. The theft was discovere...
The former treasurer and secretary of Cerro Gordo Volunteer Fire and Rescue has been charged with stealing more than $70,000 from the department over the course of ten years. Tonya Garrell King, 49, w...
A gunfight between a stepfather and stepson left one man dead and another in critical condition Monday in Chadbourn. Police Chief Ken Elliott said Nathan McKinnies was dead at the scene, and an indivi...
News Briefs for September 22, 2025 Tabor City – South Columbus saw an early special team play and lead all go for nothing as the Pender Patriots rolled past the South Columbus Stallions 62-29 Fr...
Thieves took more than $13,000 worth of appliances and furnishings from mobile homes at a Whiteville dealership Thursday night. Lt. S. Moody of the Whiteville Police said employees at Clayton Homes on...
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD By Carey Kinsolving and Friends Why Did John the Baptist Call Jesus the Lamb of God? “John the Baptist called Jesus the Lamb of God because Jesus is too holy and wonderful for him ...
While some city residents are doing fall cleanup on their lawns, Whiteville officials are asking that they pay attention to their trees and bushes, too. Whiteville Police said on social media today th...
ELIZABETHTOWN— East Bladen used its powerful ground attack to pound out 388 yards in its 54-28 victory over West Columbus Friday night. Dashon Campbell got 173 yards on 16 carries to go with three tou...
NEWTON GROVE— Isiah Williams rushed for two touchdowns to lead Hobbton past East Columbus 35-6 in football Friday night. Hobbton had a 14-0 lead in the second period when the Gators got on the board t...
WHITEVILLE— Clinton overcame a 30-13 halftime lead to upset the Whiteville Wolfpack in football Friday night 37-36 in overtime. Dustin Pike hit the game-winning extra point to give the Dark Horses (2-...
News Briefs for September 21, 2025 An adolescent is facing petitions and the mother of his alleged victim was charged with disorderly conduct after a fight at Central Middle School Tuesday. Work is fi...
Tabor City-South Columbus saw an early special teams play and lead all go for nothing as the Pender Patriots rolled past the South Columbus Stallions 62-29 Friday night. South Columbus is now going in...
DUBLIN — West Bladen got things cranked up using the defense to pace the Knights to a 32-6 romp over Union Friday night. A 17-yard pick six from Keon Whittington with 2:03 left in the first quarter go...
News Briefs for September 19, 2025 Deputies saved a man’s life Tuesday after he suffered an apparent heart attack in the courthouse annex. The sheriff’s office said bailiffs found the man unresponsive...
An adolescent is facing petitions and the mother of his alleged victim was charged with disorderly conduct after a fight at Central Middle School Tuesday. Kenya McMillan, 40, of 110 W. Calhoun St., Wh...