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Dennis, Graham earn Player of the Year honors
19+ hour, 46+ min ago (624+ words) Two of Columbus County's top girls' basketball players capped standout seasons with conference Player of the Year honors, leading their teams with dominant performances on both ends of the court. Whiteville's Ceonna Dennis and East Columbus' Malia Graham received the…...
Columbus crews assist with Bladen County fire; smoke affects local areas
17+ hour, 41+ min ago (645+ words) According to Columbus County Emergency Services, the fire was reported Wednesday near Rosindale Road in the Council area. Smoke from the fire has drifted into parts of Columbus County, and ash may be visible in some locations. Fire crews from…...
Assault involving toaster, knife sends two to jail
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (599+ words) Bobby Ray Inman, 57, and John Wayne Cooper, 44, were arrested after a confrontation that "turned physical" at 110 E. Smith St. around 10: 05 p. m. Friday, according to WPD Lt. Scott Moody. The former Holiday Motel on James B. White Highway (U. S. 701) north of Whiteville is undergoing renovations…...
Front Porch project preserves voices of African American elders
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (598+ words) That work was highlighted March 21 during the African American Arts Celebration Expo at the Vineland Station Depot, where local organizations showcased the project and its broader mission. This monthly feature lists local firms recently incorporated with the State of North…...
Sometimes less is more
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (593+ words) Today's baseball world is producing a crop (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) of young pitchers where "spin rate" and velocity are the primary goals to be obtained. Both are useful for a successful pitcher, but it isn't a "one size…...
Whiteville, South Columbus pick up key wins as spring sports see mixed results
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (649+ words) Luke Merritt (No. 2) records the out at first for the Wolfpack. Whiteville and South Columbus picked up key conference wins in baseball, with the Wolfpack maintaining first place and the Stallions close behind. In softball, South Columbus rolled to a…...
Whiteville council hears concerns about downtown park, westside issues
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (588+ words) A proposal naming a new EMS provider for the Lake Waccamaw area is on the county commissioners" agenda Monday. Read more Whiteville Rescue Unit could take over Lake area EMS Whiteville City Council, at its March 24 meeting, heard from residents…...
Columbus County Schools students selected for Governor's School
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (617+ words) According to a release from Columbus County Schools, this year's group represents a record number of selections for the district. Whiteville City Council, at its March 24 meeting, heard from residents concerned about ongoing projects, and one council member questioned money…...
Palouse blends coffee, books, plants and workspace under one roof
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (125+ words) Palouse owner Nick Newell, right, poses with barista Kaida Walton and some of the shop's plant offerings. Palouse is open at 497 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 105, Leland, under a soft opening while staff fine-tunes the menu and shop space. To natives…...
Local baseball teams dominate; softball adds big wins
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (687+ words) Bats were hot across Columbus County Monday as South Columbus, West Columbus and Whiteville baseball teams rolled to convincing wins, while softball teams added strong offensive showings at the plate. It was a tougher night on the pitch and the…...