For the second time in a week, county Water District I customers in Waterfall Estates are dealing with a water outage. County spokeswoman Amanda Prince said contractors broke a water...
A federal grand jury returned an indictment Tuesday charging a Canadian citizen with illegally registering to vote and voting in federal elections in 2022 and 2024. “Every single time a...
An alleged narcotics trafficker in Cerro Gordo was shut down this week after tips from the public via the sheriff’s office app. Earl Oxendine, 58, was arrested at home on...
The suspect in a July murder near Tar Heel has been arrested in Wake County. Elijah Jamal Dixon, 19, of Clinton was arrested Wednesday during a traffic stop in Wake...
A fourth suspect is now in custody from the July 5 gunfight that damaged several homes and vehicles, with gunfire barely missing a sleeping infant. Jalon McMillian, 19, of 203...
Deborah Dahl’s trial on animal cruelty charges was set to be heard in Columbus County District Court Tuesday, but was continued to Oct. 1. Dahl, 70, faces 21 counts of...
Updated 2:30 p.m. Another suspect is in custody after the July 5 gunfight that nearly injured a toddler in Whiteville. Qhandarion Gaddy, 22, of 1571 Red Store Rd., Whiteville and...
Two Tabor City woman were charge with discharging a firearm in the city after allegedly firing a revolver at several dogs. TCPD were called to 104 E. Bell Street around...
Whiteville Police have arrested a man suspected in an Aug.15 sexual assault. James Edward Williams, 43, of 106 Chapp[in St., Chadbourn, is being held under no bond, charged with three...
One man was hurt and a suspect is being sought after a shooting in Whiteville Sunday. Marcus Faulk sustained non life-threatening injuries in the incident, according to Whiteville Police. Officers...
Following is a new weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. All suspects are presumed innocent in a court of law. An...
A boil water advisory has been issued for customers within Columbus County Water and Sewer District IV due to emergency repairs. The affected areas include all customers on Alexander Court,...
Chadbourn Police have charged a Lumberton man who allegedly struck an officer, kicked him and fled the scene of a collision. Jaden Rashad Southern. 19, of 301 Spruce St., Lumberton,...
One man was transported to an area hospital and a home was burned after an incident Thursday. Jacquavius Gerald, 26, was found in the yard at 496 Pine Circle Drive...
Whiteville Police arrested a Hallsboro man on break-in and cocaine charges moments after he allegedly shattered a window at a Whiteville car dealership, according to reports. Matthew Steven Freeman Jr...
A Bladenboro man will serve up to 53 years in prison on child sex offense charges. Jessie Lee Dixon, 73, was convicted of two counts each of indecent liberties with...