Articles by Coastal Carolina News Staff

Gunfire damages structures at local residential complex; while separate shots heard across city limits. By BC News Staff Writer WHITEVILLE, NC — The Whiteville Police Department is actively investigating an overnight shooting that left one person […]

Whiteville Police ICAC Task Force executes residential search warrant after tracking cryptocurrency transactions linked to illicit material. WHITEVILLE, NC (Developing Story)  — A local man is behind bars following a swift digital investigation into the online […]

A Chadbourn man was booked Wednesday on a misdemeanor failure‑to‑appear charge, according to the Columbus County Detention Center. The report lists Sheldon Jarrett Barnes as being held on a $4,000 secured bond. The charge stems […]

A Chadbourn woman was arrested Wednesday morning on a suspended‑license charge and several traffic violations. According to the detention report, Russia Michelle Bellamy, 22, was taken into custody shortly before 11 a.m. on charges including […]

A Whiteville man was arrested early Thursday morning on two serious felony charges, according to the Columbus County Detention Center. The report lists Jeremy Tyler Hilburn, 30, as being taken into custody around 2 a.m. […]

An Erwin man was arrested Wednesday evening on a felony motor‑vehicle theft charge following an investigation by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. The detention report shows James Dewitt Stafford was taken into custody around 6:13 […]