Mon, 27 Jan 2020 | PREMIUM CONTENT

About 60 people were in the audience for Monday’s public input meeting held at West Columbus High School by the Columbus County Board of Education....

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 | PREMIUM CONTENT

The Whiteville City Council’s meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 6:30 p.m. probably will be a short one if agenda materials prove to be an accurate predictor....

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 | PREMIUM CONTENT

Commissioner James Prevatte is awaiting a court date on charges of assault and battery. Prevatte, 68, is alleged to have repeatedly struck Aaron Billy Dark...

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 | PREMIUM CONTENT

The county schools are “at a crossroads,” said Superintendent Deanne Meadows, and this week she will make her case for school consolidation, which she called...

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 | PREMIUM CONTENT

Columbus County commissioners voted 6-1 Tuesday night to approve the purchase of five new pursuit-rated pickup trucks for the Sheriff’s Office to replace vehicles that...

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 | PREMIUM CONTENT

Columbus County commissioners Tuesday night approved a contract with a Morehead City architect for design and interior demolition plans for the historic courthouse and added...

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 | PREMIUM CONTENT

Whiteville Public Works personnel are on the scene of a major water main break in the south end of town. The leak is in the...

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 | PREMIUM CONTENT

Experienced real estate developer Bobby Harrelson told about 60 listeners  last night (Tuesday) that Columbus County is “on the brink” of economic opportunities if the...

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 | PREMIUM CONTENT

Columbus County Manager Mike Stephens threatened legal action Tuesday night if county commissioners release the results of an outside investigation into sexual harassment claims levied...