A Columbus County jury took less than an hour to find Cleon Cortez guilty of child sex crimes today (Nov. 21). Cleon Cortez, 53, was found guilty of taking indecent liberties with a minor and [Read More]
The State Highway Patrol today announced 55 new troopers graduated from its 166 Basic Patrol School, and one of them is coming to Columbus County. Christopher Renzi will begin work here Dec. 10. The troopers [Read More]
The driver of a Columbus County school bus was injured Wednesday when the bus and a work truck collided near Nakina. No children were on the bus at the time of the wreck, according to [Read More]
Columbus Animal Protective services has reopened the shelter to intakes. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the shelter was closed to new arrivals due to the anticipated arrival of 34 dogs in a pending animal cruelty case. [Read More]
Thanks to an anonymous donor, students in the county and city schools will soon see a new officer walking the halls. Xena, a German shepherd currently being trained to find contraband, was donated to the [Read More]
The suspect in a Tabor City structure fire now faces additional charges after he allegedly attacked a Columbus County Detention Office. James Rico Gore, 54, was charged with assault on a law enforcement [Read More]
After 30 years of service in Brunswick County, it has been announced that town of Shallotte Police Chief Adam Stanley will retire from his position early in 2026. Stanley, who is a Shallotte native, [Read More]
Intakes have been paused at Columbus Animal Protective Services, but the shelter is still open for adoptions. APS announced today (Tuesday) that they have reached full capacity. Dogs, cats, kittens and puppies are available for [Read More]
Forest Service crews have contained a fire off Big Island Road near Wardtown and N.C. 130, but officials are advising residents to be extremely careful and to avoid outdoor burning right now. “There is no [Read More]
Skipping court led to drug and child abuse charges for a Chadbourn-area man Thursday. John Warren Richardson, 52, was held under no bond, charged with failure to appear on charges of possessing stolen property, misdemeanor [Read More]
A registered sex offender was arrested Thursday when he was flagged by the Whiteville High School computer system. Agustin Rojas Jr., 46, of 110 Reaves Ferry Rd., Nakina, was held under a $1,000 secured bond, [Read More]
State Forest Service officials issued a red flag warning for fire conditions across the entire state Sunday. No burn bans have been issued locally, but fire officials are discouraging any type of outdoor burning due [Read More]
Developing story A driver died after apparently tried to avoid a dead animal on N.C. 87 near the county line this morning. Traffic was tied up for hours after the crash, which occurred just before [Read More]
Developing story Fire and rescue crews are working on a major crash in the 4500 block of N.C. 87 in Riegelwood. Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue posted on social media that traffic is being delayed, and lane closures [Read More]
A missing girl was found near Sawmill Apartments in Whiteville around noon today. Jessica Diaz, 13, of Kelly was reported missing Sunday night, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. She was last seen leaving [Read More]
The second time wasn’t exactly the charm for a juvenile who broke into a Whiteville vape shop. Whiteville Police were called to the World Vape and Tobacco at the intersection of West Williamson and J.K. [Read More]
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