Public Safety

The sheriff’s office is investigating several assaults that occurred over the weekend. Friday, Peresha Jenerette and Tyreek Philip of Goins Road, Chadbourn, reported that two men entered the couple’s bedroom wearing face masks. One was carrying a gun, and the other appeared to have a knife, the sheriff’s office reported. The suspects robbed the couple and fled the scene on foot. A Whiteville woman was severely beaten and robbed...

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office requests the assistance of the public in locating a large cast iron church bell that was stolen from the 2000 block of Swamp Fox Hwy East in Tabor City. The church bell was removed from a wooden post in a residence’s yard between the dates of March 3 – 5. The antique bell weighs approximately 300 pounds.  A green Ford Ranger was seen...