Note — due to the holiday, a photo of Higgins was not immediately available. Three suspects were jailed Tuesday after the allegedly assaulted a man and took his phone and...
Two Bladen County teenagers have been missing since Monday. Kayden Thomas Hammond and Kaylen Grace Akers, both 17, were last seen Monday night, according to the Bladen Sheriff’s Office. Authorities...
Fire and emergency officials are urging residents of most of the state – including Columbus County. Low humidity and high winds, combined with a wealth of dry leaves, grasses and...
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying an unknown man. If you recognize this individual or have any information about their identity or whereabouts, please use...
Dogs saved in structure fire. High winds and dry conditions led Acme-Delco-Riegelwood firefighters hopping Monday, with seven calls in less than 24 hours. ADR responded mutual aid to a structure...
No headlights led to drug charges for a Chadbourn suspect Tuesday. Sherman Lee Campbell, 67, was held under a $45,000 secured bond, charged with trafficking in opiates, maintaining a vehicle...
Thieves have been scoring big in recent days in the city of Whiteville, hitting unlocked vehicles and even stealing two. Lt. Scott Moody of the Whiteville Police said the thieves...
Updated 1:17 p.m. A Whiteville man has been charged in Sunday’s killing on Dudney Lane. Williams Cody Inman, 28, is being held under no bond, charged with first degree murder...
A Beaverdam man died while fishing in White Marsh near Whiteville Thursday morning. Charles D. Godwin, 72, was found floating under the bridge on U.S. 74, in the area near...
Almost 24 hours after she disappeared, Jettie Edwards was found hiding in a large bale of hay near her home. ”She’s healthy and safe,” said Sheriff Bill Rogers just after...
Between 100 and 200 people helped with a ground search today (Wednesday) in Lees Lake, scouring the area where Jettie Edwards disappeared Tuesday night. Sheriff Bill Rogers said a helicopter,...
The suspect in a Saturday night break-in was carrying a handgun and dressed in black, according to the sheriff’s office. Jesus Rojas, 23, was held under $2,500 secured bond, charged...
Crews are searching for a teenaged girl who wandered away from home on Hallsboro Road South around 9 p.m. Jettie Edwards, 15, is a white female. She weighs 105 pounds...
Whiteville Police have identified the man who died in a single vehicle wreck on U.S. 74 today (Monday). Anthony Shannon Arp, 44, of Bolton died when he wrecked in the...
Developing Story One person is dead after a single vehicle crash on U.S. 74 this morning (Monday). Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said the driver’s name is being withheld pending...
A Whiteville woman was jailed Monday after she allegedly boarded a school bus and egged the driver. Celenia Vitanza, 41, of 402 W. Williamson St., Whiteville was charged with simple...