One man was hurt and a suspect is being sought after a shooting in Whiteville Sunday. Marcus Faulk sustained non life-threatening injuries in the incident, according to Whiteville Police. Officers responded to a reported shooting [Read More]
Following is a new weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. All suspects are presumed innocent in a court of law. An arrest is not a conviction [Read More]
A boil water advisory has been issued for customers within Columbus County Water and Sewer District IV due to emergency repairs. The affected areas include all customers on Alexander Court, Burns Road, Church Road, Cornwallis [Read More]
Chadbourn Police have charged a Lumberton man who allegedly struck an officer, kicked him and fled the scene of a collision. Jaden Rashad Southern. 19, of 301 Spruce St., Lumberton, was held under $21,000 secured [Read More]
One man was transported to an area hospital and a home was burned after an incident Thursday. Jacquavius Gerald, 26, was found in the yard at 496 Pine Circle Drive minutes after midnight, according to [Read More]
Whiteville Police arrested a Hallsboro man on break-in and cocaine charges moments after he allegedly shattered a window at a Whiteville car dealership, according to reports. Matthew Steven Freeman Jr., 19, of 58 Whipperwill Rd., [Read More]
A Bladenboro man will serve up to 53 years in prison on child sex offense charges. Jessie Lee Dixon, 73, was convicted of two counts each of indecent liberties with a minor and sexual battery [Read More]
The Chadbourn Police officer hurt in a crash Wednesday is recovering, and the suspect is still at large. CPD Officer Grady Corder was injured after colliding with another vehicle that had been clipped by the [Read More]
Developing Story A wanted suspect led a chase from Chadbourn into Robeson County Wednesday, causing a crash that injured a police officer and a civilian motorist. Chadbourn Police Chief Ken Elliot said officers got a [Read More]
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program gathered with officials in Charlotte this morning (Aug. 20) to announce the launch of the upcoming Labor Day “Booze It and Lose It” campaign. The statewide enforcement initiative, which [Read More]
Whiteville City Councilwoman Helen Holden has been charged with driving while impaired four times since 2007, convicted twice, and exonerated once, according to court records. Holden, 49, was arrested Saturday night just before midnight after [Read More]
Road safety challenges differ greatly between rural and urban areas. These differences impact accident frequency, severity, and community well-being. Urban settings often face congestion, pedestrian risks, and higher crash numbers. Rural regions struggle with longer [Read More]
Road safety is a shared responsibility that affects every community member. High-traffic seasons bring unique challenges for drivers, pedestrians, and law enforcement. Increased travel during holidays or local events raises the risk of congestion and [Read More]
State and federal agents, working alongside the sheriff’s office, arrested an alleged child sex offender today (Monday). The State Bureau of Investigation said Dusty Paul Matthews is being held under no bond, facing five counts [Read More]
Deputies arrested a man Saturday after he allegedly went the wrong way on a busy highway, then refused to cooperate with law enforcement. Shannon Worrell, 52, of 719 Whitehall Rd., Whiteville, was released on $500 [Read More]
A convicted felon who robbed three Whiteville retailers in 2014 and fled to Florida is back home, awaiting trial. Andre Alexander Freeman, 36, was released by Florida authorities into custody of Whiteville Police Aug. 7, [Read More]
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