A Mount Olive community teen was rescued from a man authorities called a “predator” after he allegedly took the child from her Columbus County home. Brian Keith Riley, 64, is...
Two suspects are in jail and more arrests are pending in a two-state theft ring that targeted mobile home dealers and construction sites. Elvis Geronimo Oxendine Jr., 29, and Deanna...
A North Whiteville shooting sent one man to the hospital and a convicted felon to jail Saturday. Frederick Lavone Canady, 49, of 91 Pridgen Acres, Clarkton, is being held under...
Detectives are searching for a suspect who allegedly tried but failed to break into vehicles in the Mollie/Iron Hill area. Sheriff Bill Rogers said residents should never leave valuables of...
Warrants show an alleged drug trafficker starved a dog to death, in addition to dealing cocaine and MDMA. Antonio Ward, 39, with addresses of 80 Ward Village Drive and 602...
Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while i...
Johnston County deputies recovered 20 weapons taken from a Columbus County home when they arrested a Clayton man on stolen firearms charges, the Columbus Sheriff’s Office said. Larry Christopher Norr...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Quick action by deputies with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office saved the life of a man who collapsed in the courthouse annex Tuesday. First Sergeant Mary Wilkins and Deputy Darryl...
Chadbourn Police have charged a woman with assaulting an officer and three counts of hit and run, resulting in serious injuries. Candy Herring Lee, 47, also known as Candy Lee,...
Prentiss Deshawn McDuffie was found guilty Tuesday and sentenced to three life sentences plus 207 months in prison for the 2019 slaying of Whiteville area family. McDuffie, 36, and Darius...
The first symbolic shovels first turned Monday on a late night idea that will be a big boost for the Whiteville Highway Patrol headquarters. Rep. Brenden Jones said the new...
Deputies arrested a Loris woman after she allegedly shot at another woman in Tabor City. Crystal Evette Bellamy, 49, of4427 Market St., Loris, was arrested Tuesday, according to detention center...