Public Safety

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teenager. Cody Joe Holland, 15, was last seen by his family on April 11. He might be in Brunswick County, according to a press release. He is a white male. The teen was reported missing just after midnight from River Road, Tabor City. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 910.642.6551

An argument reportedly led to a fight and the disappearance of $10,000 early Friday. Whiteville Police were called to Walmart at Columbus Corners a few minutes after midnight, according to reports. Darrion Katerral Foxworth, 20, told officers he and another male were arguing when the fight became physical. “One left the area,” Sgt. Scott Moody said, “and the other party found his wallet missing.” The victim told police...

Authorities are searching for a 14 year old girl who disappeared from the Bladenboro area Sunday. Essence Unique Simmons is a black female, 5’4” tall, weighing around 160 pounds. The Bladen Sheriff’s Office said she left home on a bicycle around 8 p.m. Sunday. Essence was wearing black tights, a black hoodie, and a black t-shirt  when she was last seen in the 7000 block of N.C 211...