While the outdoor burn bans were lifted after last weekend’s washout, Columbus County was still considered to be in an extreme drought as of this morning (May 7). The N.C. Drought Monitor has most of ...
An armed robbery suspect was captured after allegedly fleeing Columbus and Robeson deputies Wednesday (today). The sheriff’s office said patrol deputies and detectives were called to the North Whitevi...
Citizen complaints led to an investigation and raid on a suspected drug house in Fair Bluff April 30. Fair Bluff Police said in statement that Randy Lee Dossie, Belinda Tyler and Devin McRoy were arre...
In an unpredictable world, your primary weapon of self-defense is not a gun. If you are concerned about the increase in violence and are considering purchasing a firearm for protection, consider the f...
Nine students were exposed to pepper spray Thursday after a juvenile female deployed the spray on the inside of her bus. The sheriff’s office said the incident occurred on a West Columbus High School ...
Deputies arrested a man Friday after he allegedly broke into a woman’s home and assaulted her. James Alven Grate, 42, of 5878 Miller Rd., Tabor City, was released on $3,000 secured bond Saturday, acco...
While today’s rains were not welcome at area events, the slow downpours meant an end to the burn ban in 81 counties. The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for 81 counties effect...
Charges of second degree rape and forced sex offense led to the arrest of a Tabor City area man this morning (April 30). Reagan Craig Worley. 23, of 143 Edna Dr., Tabor City, is being held under no bo...
Three men were jailed and a quantity of illegal drugs seized after a raid on a Ward Street home today (April 30). Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said his department and the sheriff’s office e...
A book laced with synthetic cannabinoid was seized at Columbus Correctional Institute. Deputies were called to the prison in Brunswick April 29 after a “suspicious package” was intercepted, according ...
Charges are pending after someone allegedly left graffiti on the walls of a restroom at West Columbus High School. The Sheriff’s Office reported that school staff contacted the School Resource Office...
Child abuse charges have been filed against a Whiteville man after an Edgewood Elementary student allegedly had beer in her Thermos at school. Anthony Ray Rhodes, 50, of 146 Cooks Dr., Whiteville, was...
Three suspects were jailed Monday after a raid in the Green Acres community near Tabor City. The sheriff’s office said the “extensive narcotics investigation” took place over several months. “During t...
The driver who backed into the path of a motorcycle, fatally injuring the cyclist, entered a plea in Columbus County District Court on Monday. Ashley Nichole Spaulding, 34, pleaded guilty to misdemean...
Tabor City Police have arrested one of the men suspected of breaking into machines at a car wash and taking thousands of dollars. Aquintus Shamar “Shootah Rum” Simmons, 29, was held under $7,500 secur...
Police and the 911 center have released a transcript of the call that led to the discovery of Cynthia Hansen’s murder March 11. Hansen, 71, was found brutally assaulted in her Thompson Street fitness ...