Firefighting aircraft on the Sunset Road fire in Brunswick County had to be grounded yesterday when two drones flew through the airspace. The N.C. Forest Service said the rapidly moving fire spread during the time [Read More]
Whiteville Police have charged a man and woman for the shooting at a downtown gathering April 13. Kapri McMillian, 34, was already in custody for the killing of Jaquise Blanks later in the morning after [Read More]
Duke Progress Energy has more than 2,800 customers without power across two areas of Columbus County this afternoon. Duke Progress media representatives confirmed the data from the company’s outage map, but did not provide specific [Read More]
A gray pit bull puppy is alive today thanks to quick work by Whiteville Fire and Police. Capt. Kyle McDaniel of Whiteville Fire said crews were called to 605 N. Lee Street just before 5 [Read More]
A LAW ENFORCEMENT EXERCISE NOTICE: The U.S. Coast Guard, along with federal, state, and industry partners, are scheduled to hold an active-shooter/active threat full-scale exercise in Brunswick County Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. [Read More]
The jury summons scam is making the rounds again. One local man was almost scammed out of $4,500 when someone claiming to be with the sheriff’s office called from a local number saying the [Read More]
Updated 12:15 p.m. Tuesday. A civil rights protest at Williams Township School was abruptly cancelled Monday afternoon due to a shooting in Myrtle Beach. A protest and a counter protest were planned for today at [Read More]
The driver of a speeding car stopped by deputies was allegedly impaired, with empty vodka bottles and drug residue alongside a young child who was not properly restrained Thursday. Kimberly Mitchell was arrested after [Read More]
A juvenile was allegedly drinking beer when he was taken into custody with two older youths Wednesday. James Huggins, 18, and Layton Hall, 20, were charged with misdemeanor larceny contributing to the delinquency of [Read More]
Two suspects found misdemeanor citations when they went “exploring” at a former school Thursday. Deputies were called to Acme-Delco Middle School about a breaking and entering in progress. Deputies spotted the two males, ages 18 [Read More]
A man was arrested Wednesday after he broke into a church and disrobed while trying to flee the devil, a sheriff’s report said. Dusty Johnathan Prince, 35, was held under $20,000 secured bond on charges [Read More]
The suspect in a Tuesday night shooting was waiting for deputies with his hands raised when they arrived at the crime scene. Brandon Alexander Galloway, 31, was held under no bond, pending a first [Read More]
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is proud to introduce their newest four-legged team member – K9 Vampiro, aka Piro. Born on July 15, 2021, K9 Piro is a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois with a powerful nose [Read More]
National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is Saturday, April 26 at Walmart in Whiteville. Law enforcement will be accepting unwanted and outdated medicines no questions asked from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Pills, tablets, prescription [Read More]
A 450 acre wildfire in Pender County was quickly under control Saturday by the Forest Service and local fire departments. Fire conditions are worsening as drought conditions continue in our area. No burn ban [Read More]
Cocaine and opiates sent two Cerro Gordo sisters to jail April 16. Miranda Lynn Godwin, 37 and Crystal Leanne Godwin, 39, were each charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver opiates and [Read More]
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