- All
- Public Safety
After more than a year on hold, jury trials for criminal cases have returned to the Columbus County courthouse. While there have been civil trials with empaneled jurors, the first two criminal trials since March 2018 both involved armed felons last week. Both resulted in convictions. Asst. District Attorney Jacob Ward said Edward Deron Riggins, 31, was found guilty on Friday of one count of discharging a firearm...
Lake Waccamaw is well known for its private fireworks displays during holiday weekends, but officials hope this year that the skies stay dark and quiet. Lake Waccamaw Fire Chief Barney Tyler issued a local order earlier this week banning the use of fire pits, burn barrels and fireworks during the Memorial Day weekend. The order is an extension of the burn ban currently in effect for Columbus and...
Lamar Parker’s arrest after a high speed crash that injured seven people was his third since last summer. Parker, 19, was charged with driving while license revoked, careless and reckless, speeding, fictitious registration, and a seat belt violation. His bond was set at $7,000, but jumped to $92,500 after a previous bond was rescinded. His address was listed as 8465 Burkhead St., Whiteville. The crash occurred Wednesday afternoon...