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 sp...
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...
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...
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...
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 Law enforcement will be accepting unwanted and outdated medicines no questions asked from 10:00 a.m. unti...
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...
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,...
Breaking news A structure fire near the southern town limits of Chadbourn is causing traffic to detour this afternoon (Friday). Multiple units are on scene battling the blaze. Law enforcement...
A Loris man has been jailed under no bond in Tuesday’s slaying of a Whiteville woman. Whiteville Police and Horry County Police arrested Anthony Sumpter, 52, in the early...
Developing story One suspect has been charged in Sunday’s shooting death on Powell Boulevard in Whiteville. Kapri Omar MacMillian, 32, of 414 W. Main St., Whiteville, was arrested this afternoon...
Two wrongs don’t make a right, as a Tabor City man found out after a big paycheck turned into big trouble Tuesday. Jaqun Rico Miller, 18, was held under $10,000...
A Gaston Sellers Road woman died Monday when her vehicle was struck by an SUV that failed to slow down for a stop sign. Betty Nance Stevens, 74, was...
Whiteville Police are investigating the second city homicide in three days. Chief Paul Rockenbach said a woman was foundshot to death in an apartment at Covey Run Tuesday afternoon. Investigators...
Law enforcement agencies across the state will be paying extra attention to speeding drivers through April 20. The “Speed A Little. Lose A Lot.” initiative is one of several...
Eight law enforcement agencies combined for saturation patrols and a sobriety checkpoint in Evergreen Friday. A total of 46 traffic citations were issued during the operation, the Columbus Coun...
Less than 36 hours after a fight and shootout at Functionz Venue and Lounge, multiple safety violations shut the doors on a downtown Whiteville business. “During my inspection I...