Crime & Public Safety

COLUMBUS COUNTY — DAILY INCIDENT REPORT Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Incidents from 05/29–06/01/26 All information sourced from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office incident media log. 26‑1218 — Violating Domestic Violence Protective Order Location: 3000 Rough and […]

COLUMBUS COUNTY — DAILY ARREST REPORT Columbus County Detention Center — Bookings from 5/29/26–6/1/26 • Elizabeth Penny Berry, 52 Hallsboro — Booked 5/29 FAILURE TO APPEAR – MISDEMEANOR — $5,000 secured RESISTING PUBLIC OFFICER — $500 […]

WHITEVILLE, NC — A Whiteville man is facing a series of felony charges after being taken into custody on May 30, according to information provided by local authorities. Leland Police arrested Javion Evans, 22, in […]

Safety initiative urges residents to act early as officials stress that early detection saves lives North Whiteville, NC — The North Whiteville Volunteer Fire Department has launched a district‑wide safety initiative providing free smoke detectors […]

COLUMBUS COUNTY — Two unrelated cases involving narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and a firearm were uncovered last week after proactive patrol efforts by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, according to Sheriff W.A. Rogers. Both incidents involved […]