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Sunday Night Shooting Leaves One Hurt

August 26, 2025

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 at 316 Burkhead Street at 11:32 p.m. and were told Faulk had been taken to Columbus Regional by private vehicle. He was later transported to New Hanover, where is recovering. WPD’s Criminal/Narcotics Investigation...

Columbus County DWI Arrests Aug. 16-25, 2025

August 25, 2025

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 of driving while impaired or any other crime, but the result of reasonable suspicion that the person may have been operating a vehicle while under the influence of an impairing substance based on...

Water coming out of the faucet  

August 25, 2025

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 Road, West Cornwallis Road, Cross Lane, Green Road, Lakeside Drive, and Waccamaw Road, the county said in a press release. Customers may see discoloration in water while the repairs are taking place, and...

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