Someone tore through a metal wall at a Tabor City business during an alleged beak-in, but only got away with a handful of change after causing hundreds of dollars in...
No one was injured when three thieves got away with $7,700 in an armed robbery Friday. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were called to the home at 1225 Fertilizer...
Two gunmen robbed the Nakina Dollar General Sunday, escaping with a small amount of cash. Deputies were called to the store at 16015 Swamp Fox Hwy. East around 9:30 p.m....
Charges are pending after a man allegedly tried to speed through a checking station and wrecked, injuring a woman and a two year old girl. The sheriff’s office reported that...
A fight between two men led to a shooting Saturday when a juvenile allegedly opened fire with a rifle, striking one of the combatants. Justin Lee, 23, and James Gilson...
Note: An earlier version of the story contained inaccurate information. We apologize for any confusion caused by the error. Two Whiteville men who bilked millions of dollars out of several...
The man convicted of killing three Columbus County residents in a boat wreck on the county line in 2020 was the first person convicted under tougher law. Matthew Ferster was...
Someone stole a school bus from West Columbus High School during the overnight hours on Monday, the sheriff’s office reported. A second bus was damaged. The sheriff’s office reported that...
All charges have been dropped against a Georgia woman found passed out in a Dollar General parking lot with a small child in her car. Brandy Lynn Gillis, 34, of...
Arson charges were pressed against a Whiteville area man who allegedly set fire to a home while a resident was still inside. The sheriff’s office said Jerry Lynn Hewett, 62,...
Bladen detectives have arrested a man who was using secret cameras to take explicit photos. Colby Edward Dent, 28, was charged with two counts disseminating pornography, installing a photo device...
A man, woman and infant escaped injury Saturday when someone allegedly opened fire on their vehicle. The sheriff’s office reported that the family was traveling on Haynes Lennon Road in...
One man was jailed after he allegedly cursed at a deputy trying to break up a crowd at the Whiteville football game Thursday. Javon Geathers, 31, of 4875 Old Lumberton...
The original Pierce and Co. store at Red Bug was destroyed in an early morning fire today (Saturday). Hallsboro Fire Department was dispatched around 2 a.m., and spent hours on...
Nakina Middle School has an increased security presence today after a specific threat against the school. Kelly Jones of Columbus County Schools said parents were notified Thursday night of a...
Citing a pattern of poor performance and missed calls, County Commissioners voted to cancel the emergency services contract with Nakina Fire and Rescue today (Wednesday). The board met in executive...