An audit shows that the City of Whiteville ran an operating deficit of over $700,000 in the fiscal year that ended June 30 ...

Two local nonprofit leaders have completed the Rural Economic Development Institute, the N.C. Rural Center’s flagship ...

With dry, windy weather continuing, squads from at least three fire districts across Columbus County responded to brush fires ...

Paul “Bear” Bryant said during the 1970s about his great Alabama football teams, “Defense wins championships.” However, the 1A through 4A NCHSAA football state championships had teams win in a ...

Southeastern Community College recognized two employees during campus events honoring service, instruction and community ...

Trash collection and recycling services in Columbus County will operate on modified schedules during the Christmas holiday, ...

The United States Mint pressed its last penny on Nov. 12. Rising production costs and the penny’s low value prompted the ...

After growing up “having to stretch a dollar,” Zeus Mendoza said he opened Price Plunge in Tabor City to help others do the ...

The two-week candidate filing period for the 2026 primaries closed at noon Friday. Two local races drew new filers on the ...

A man who was struck by a vehicle in Whiteville more than a week ago has died. Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said ...

A Whiteville man was behind bars Sunday night after being charged with murder in a deadly shooting earlier in the day in the ...

CERRO GORDO -- Betty Jane Murray Strickland, 81, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Worthington Funeral Home, Chadbourn.