Month: May 2026

COLUMBUS COUNTY — A Facebook post circulating this week claiming that “drastic changes” were being made to the county’s voting schedule is false, according to the Columbus County Board of Elections. Election officials said the […]

WHITEVILLE — A Whiteville man was arrested Thursday following an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation that police say uncovered online activity and cryptocurrency transactions linked to child sexual abuse material. Michael Deshawn Smith‑Green, 38, […]

COLUMBUS COUNTY — DAILY INCIDENT REPORT Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incidents from May 28, 2026 SIMPLE ASSAULT — CERRO GORDO Incident 26‑1214 Location: 7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy, Cerro Gordo Date/Time: May 28 • 8:58 a.m. Reporting […]

COLUMBUS COUNTY — DAILY ARREST REPORT Columbus County Detention Center — Bookings from 5/28/26 through 5/29/26 FELONY ARRESTS JEREMY TYLER HILBURN — 30 Address: 131 Mill Pond Rd Lot 401, Whiteville Booked: 5/28 • Not […]