Crime & Public Safety

Columbus County Detention Center Bookings WHITEVILLE — The following individuals were booked into the Columbus County Detention Center between April 23 and April 24, according to jail records. All charges are pending trial unless otherwise […]

CHADBOURN — A routine traffic stop in Chadbourn last week led to the arrest of two men accused of trafficking cocaine, following a joint operation between the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Vice Narcotics Unit and […]

CHADBOURN — A Chadbourn woman is facing a long list of felony financial‑crime charges after deputies arrested her Wednesday in what appears to be one of the county’s largest fraud cases so far this year. […]

CHADBOURN — A Chadbourn man was charged this week after deputies responded to a report of damage to agricultural property, according to Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and detention‑center records. Eston Clint Nobles, 37, of Hewitt […]

Tabor City, NC — The Tabor City Police Department is currently seeking the public’s help in identifying two individuals suspected of theft. Law enforcement officials believe the suspects may be from South Carolina. If you […]

Columbus County – The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to several calls on April 22, including probation violations, property damage, a prisoner‑weapon case, and a fraud investigation. The following incidents were reported: INCIDENTS • Incident […]

Columbus County – The Columbus County Detention Center reported several arrests between April 22 and April 23, including felony fraud cases, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and multiple financial‑crime charges. The following individuals were booked […]