Crime & Public Safety

HALLSBORO — A months‑long undercover narcotics investigation led to a major cocaine trafficking bust Tuesday after Columbus County Sheriff’s Office deputies executed a search warrant at a home on Red Bug Road, according to Sheriff […]

Sheriff’s Office asks for public assistance after reports of suspicious activity on Harrelsonville Road Whiteville, NC — The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who has reportedly […]

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incidents from May 11–12, 2026 (All information is taken directly from the official incident media log.) Attempted Murder Investigation in Fair Bluff Incident 26‑1070 — 537 Goodman Street, Fair Bluff Time: […]

From the Columbus County Detention Center Bookings from May 11–12, 2026 (All information is taken directly from the official jail report.) DWI Arrest by Highway Patrol HENRY JAMES BOWLES, 120 Willow Run Lane, Whiteville Charge: […]

CHADBOURN — A Chadbourn man was arrested Sunday night on felony charges after deputies say he fired a gun into an occupied property. John Christopher Graham Jr., 35, of 217 W. Princess Street, was taken […]

FAIR BLUFF — A Fair Bluff man was hospitalized early Monday after a stabbing that resulted in an attempted murder charge, according to Sgt. John Reaves. Deputies responded at 12:12 a.m. to 537 Goodman Street, […]

WHITEVILLE — A traffic stop on U.S. 701 South Saturday afternoon resulted in multiple charges, including Driving Under the Influence, according to Deputy Taylor Hammonds. The suspect, listed only as a 36‑year‑old male in the […]