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

Do you know an exceptional young adult doing great things in Columbus County? The News Reporter is preparing for the next ...

A Sunday morning fire destroyed one bedroom and caused smoke damage throughout a Riegelwood home, according to ...

This column ran in The News Reporter several years ago. I thought of it today as we were putting up our Christmas tree.

Lakewood swept West Columbus in a pair of conference games Friday, handing the Vikings losses in both girls’ and boys’ action.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission identified the deceased Friday morning as 72-year-old Charles D. Godwin.

WHITEVILLE -- Joseph J. Ramalho Jr., 83, passed away after a brief illness Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. He was born April 20, 1942, in Hudson, Mass., to the late Joseph J.

Residents from across Columbus County gathered Friday morning to voice support for a proposed hospital in the eastern part of ...

At the Nov. 24 Southeastern Community College Board of Trustees meeting, board chair Joe Hooks presented the “Best Foot ...