A Robeson County murder suspect escaped the Columbus detention center by using another inmate’s name Tuesday. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said Zion Britt, 26, was last seen Tuesday...
While Southeastern North Carolina missed most of the mess last weekend, a new system brewing could bring snow to the area Saturday into Sunday – along with record cold temperatures....
Leaked evidence, bail for a murder suspect and the effects of social media on criminal cases will come together in Columbus County Superior Court today with the start of Xavier...
The driver and victim in Sunday morning’s fatal crash have been identified. Zachary Snowten, 19, of Evergreen died when his vehicle was hit on U.S. 74 around 1:30 a.m., according...
Weather was not a factor in a crash that killed a driver early Sunday near Chadbourn. Sgt. J. Morton of the N.C. Highway Patrol said the driver of a Chevrolet...
As we prepare for the cold, Columbus County Government and Columbus County News have some tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones. People, Pets, and Pipes Check on...
Updated 830 a.m. Jan. 25 Note: A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Columbus County. Send your church or business closings and delays to CCN.JWeaver@gmail.com...
The man who allegedly told a woman to use bleach for birth control has been arrested. Malachi Kitterrance Tyquan Brown, 20, of 280 F.M. Stanley Rd., Clarendon, was arrested and...
A shooting moments after midnight today (Thursday) left a teenaged girl dead. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the girl, whose name has not been released, was killed when someone opened fire...
One man was jailed and more than 60 pounds of marijuana and other illegal substances were seized as part of an operation the sheriff’s office has dubbed “Operation Weedus Deletus.”...
Columbus County officials will move onto an emergency footing Thursday in preparation for the winter storm forecast for the weekend. The latest accumulation estimates from the National Weather Service...
Warrants have been issued for a man who allegedly gave a woman a cup of bleach “to kill sperm cells.” The victim, a 20-year-old female, told deputies a man picked...
Two alleged thieves went back for a second helping and were arrested by Whiteville Police Monday. Clayton Xavier Benton, 23, and Harvey Elliot Harris, 23, were held under secured bonds....
County commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved a budget amendment to preserve the county’s paramedic quick response vehicle (QRV) program. The budget amendment for $421,000 was required to keep the...
Two students face juvenile petitions after they allegedly tampered with electrical equipment in a classroom Tuesday. The West Columbus High school resource officer was notified by a substitute teacher...
This weekend brings the risk of our first winter storm of 2026 and with that comes advice and preparation from your friends here at ColumbusCountyNews.com. While our Chief Meteorologist Christopher...