A road in Columbus County’s east end will be closed to traffic for up to three months as a part of planned infrastructure improvements, state transportation officials announced.

N.C. State Highway Patrol has charged the other driver involved in a fatal wreck that killed a 19-year-old earlier this year.

Bladen County Schools announced Friday that Daniel Nolan will be its new chief finance officer. “The Bladen County Board of ...

The Whiteville Police Department is expanding its license plate reader network across the city. As part of that effort, the ...

Control of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is at stake in a four-candidate Republican primary that could effectively ...

The following incidents were reported to the Whiteville Police Department.

My readers who knew me during my high school teaching days will be glad to know some of my solutions to common problems have mellowed. Looking back, maybe setting alligators ...

Both East Columbus teams secured regular-season conference titles with home victories Thursday against East Bladen.

The Columbus Community Band will open its spring season Sunday evening with a free concert featuring music from popular television shows and movies.

The following incidents were reported to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Breaking and entering, 8:25 a.m., 7000 block ...

Early voting is underway in the 2026 primary election, and The News Reporter is providing coverage to help voters navigate ...

Early voting runs from Feb. 12 through Feb. 28 ahead of the March 3 primary election. The deadline to register to vote before ...