Crime & Public Safety

WHITEVILLE — A 15‑year‑old student is accused of assaulting another student during a Tuesday afternoon incident at Whiteville High School, according to a sheriff’s office report. The assault occurred around 1:40 p.m. and involved “personal […]

CERRO GORDO — Deputies are investigating a domestic incident where a firearm was present Tuesday morning on Coleman Cemetery Road, according to a Columbus County Sheriff’s Office incident report. Deputy Cail Brown responded around 3:18 […]

Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incidents from May 5–7, 2026 DOMESTIC INCIDENTS 26‑1029 — Domestic disturbance Location: 1483 Coleman Cemetery Rd, Cerro Gordo Victim: Linda Caroline Carter, 37 Suspect: Male, 36, 5’10”, 246 lbs, BRO eyes […]

Columbus County Detention Center bookings from May 5–7, 2026 BREAKING & ENTERING / PROPERTY CRIMES BRIDGERS, COLLAN MIKE, 33 — Breaking and/or entering; larceny after break/enter; $10,000 secured bond. GILCHRIST, TERRELL LAMONT, 35 — Misdemeanor […]

Columbus County Health Department invites residents to help advance firearm safety and injury‑prevention efforts. Whiteville NC — The Columbus County Health Department is inviting residents to take part in the second meeting of the county’s […]

Coordinated response between Columbus and Robeson County officers leads to swift apprehension following pursuit. Whiteville, NC — A suspect is in custody after a robbery Wednesday afternoon at the Dollar General in the North Whiteville […]