Possibly the only benefit to the ongoing drought is that clearing crews have better access to Soules Swamp through Whiteville, and teams are taking the opportunity to clear out beaver dams and blockages before another big rain eve…
VINEGAR HILL– East Bladen defeated the Stallions of South Columbus 5-4 in tennis on Monday. East Bladen (2-1) will travel to Whiteville (0-1) on Aug. 24. South Columbus (0-1) will travel to Pender (0-1) on Aug. 26.&nbs…
In Tabor City, South Columbus defeated East Bladen 3-1 in volleyball on Monday. The Stallions won by scores of 25-13, 27-29,25-20, and 25-20. Morgan Boyd led South Columbus with nine kills. Taylor Dowless clocked six kills in the …
Columbus County NEWS Weather Update for Tuesday August 18, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it comes to home, car, boat, or whatev…
Matthew Mercer pleaded guilty today (Aug. 17) in the shooting death of his son Brady Lee Mercer. District Attorney Jon David said Mercer pleaded guilty to second degree murder, and received a sentence of 23 to 28.5 years in prison…
As area football teams scrimmaged Friday, local soccer teams kicked the season off for real. In Whiteville, West Brunswick and Whiteville played to a 2-2 tie on Friday in soccer. Whiteville (1-0-2) and West Brunswick (1-0-1) will…