Crime & Public Safety

FAIR BLUFF — A 74‑year‑old Fair Bluff woman told deputies Friday that someone had used her personal information without permission, according to a sheriff’s office report. The victim, Cherol Ann Grainger, reported the identity theft […]

WHITEVILLE — Deputies recovered a stolen U‑Haul van Friday afternoon after locating the vehicle at a business on South Vinson Boulevard, according to an incident report. Deputy Isaiah Taylor responded around 3:35 p.m. and confirmed […]

Whiteville, NC – The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple calls according to incident logs. Below is a summary of the reported incidents. Source: Columbus County Sheriff’s Office incident media log. BREAK‑INS & PROPERTY […]

Columbus County Detention Center Media Report ARREST REPORT (May 1–4, 2026) The following individuals were booked into the Columbus County Detention Center between May 1 and May 4, 2026, according to detention center records. All […]

WHITEVILLE — A joint operation between the Whiteville Police Department and the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division led to multiple arrests and the seizure of firearms and narcotics during a search warrant execution on […]

TABOR CITY — A Tabor City man is being held without bond after deputies charged him with second‑degree forcible rape and related offenses. Reagan Craig Worley, 23, was arrested at 10:25 a.m. Thursday on: – […]