An alleged break-in that took place in eyesight of a deputy led to three people being arrested Sept. 3. Taylor Lauren Williamson, 27, of 5426 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville, was charged with breaking and [Read More]
Extra hands are needed to help a dream comemone step closer to reality later this month. Shizzy’s Wildcat Rescue, a non- profit animal rescue, is building a 56 acres sanctuary in Fair Bluff. Volunteers are [Read More]
A Chadbourn area man has been jailed for sharing intimate pictures of a woman without her permission. Christopher Harold Jacobs, 40, was arrested on warrants drawn by Det. A. Dicicco on five counts of disclosing [Read More]
Multiple agencies were involved in a high speed pursuit Saturday after a woman claiming she was being followed fled form police. Lake Waccamaw Police Chief Scott Hyatt said Jan Currie Somphasouk was charged with felony [Read More]
Billy Six was the second local firefighter to die in a motorcycle crash this year. Hallsboro firefighter Billy Six Saturday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash Sept. 1, becoming the second local firefighter killed [Read More]
Whiteville Police arrested a male and a female for the save beating of a senior citizen Friday.John Lewis Hall Sr., 80, was found beaten and dumped in a canal in a remote location off Northeast [Read More]
One additional death from COVID-19 has been reported in Columbus County, increasing the total to 52. The Columbus County Health Department released its twice-weekly report today. Spokesman Daniel Buck said the latest patient to die [Read More]
A lost bumper and using the name of a suspect already in jail led to a drug arrest and multiple charges in Chadbourn Sept. 2. Austin Daniel Cross II, 25, of Lumberton, was arrested on [Read More]
Even though this year is different in so many ways, September is a month of golden promise. My shirt was soaked, despite having been relieved of its sleeves and collars somewhere in a previous life, [Read More]
Trial was scheduled when pandemic hit The alleged killer of a beloved local music teacher likely won’t go on trial this year. Carol Greer was stabbed to death in the yard of her Whiteville home [Read More]
Drugs, stolen firearms, five suspects picked up in second drug raid on home. Five suspects were arrested after the second investigation into alleged drug activity on Northwood Drive. The sheriff’s office reported that the investigation [Read More]
Mass gatherings can be larger, museums and aquariums can reopen at 50 percent capacity, and gyms can again welcome up to 30 percent of their normal number of customers starting this Friday, Gov. Roy Cooper [Read More]
In an historic first, voters in Columbus County will be able to vote on one Sunday during the early polls. Carla Strickland of the Board of Elections said the decision was handed down Monday from [Read More]
If you see firefighters around the courthouse Friday, don’t be alarmed. The Whiteville Firefighters Association will be holding its Fill the Boot campaign from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Proceeds from the event go to [Read More]
By Rev. Dave Heller Preparations have been underway since May and continue. While it may seem like a long time until Christmas, the elves working at the Columbus Baptist Association are continuing to prepare for the [Read More]
Two of the handguns stolen during a Whiteville break-in last year were recovered last week, according to Whiteville Police. Lt. Andre Jackson said one handgun was found when WPD and Alcohol Law Enforcement agents arrested [Read More]
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