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SSA and OIG Lead National Slam the Scam Day – March 5, 2026
A united effort to protect consumers from fast‑growing scams The Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are leading a nationwide coalition of federal, state, and local agencies, non‑profit organizations, […]
Columbus County
After 47 Years, Investigators Solve 1979 Infant Cold Case in Columbus County
COLUMBUS COUNTY — One of the oldest and most heartbreaking cases in Columbus County history has finally been solved. After 47 years, investigators with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau […]
Columbus County
NCDOT Awards Contract for New Roundabout Near Downtown Whiteville
WHITEVILLE, NC — A busy intersection just south of downtown Whiteville is set for a major safety upgrade as the N.C. Department of Transportation moves forward with plans to build a modern roundabout. NCDOT has awarded […]
Columbus County
Butterfly Trail Adds Color and Community Spirit to Downtown Whiteville
Public‑art murals highlight native pollinators and remain one of the city’s top‑rated attractions Whiteville, NC — Downtown Whiteville is home to the Butterfly Trail, a public‑art feature made up of large, hand‑painted butterfly murals scattered […]
Brunswick County
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Targeting Families of Inmates
BRUNSWICK COUNTY — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a scam in which callers impersonate law‑enforcement personnel and demand money from families of incarcerated individuals. According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers have […]
Brunswick County
RECALL: Rabies Vaccines – Sterile Water found in Vials
Boehringer Ingelheim issues nationwide alert; NC pet owners urged to verify vaccination records Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of a single lot of its IMRAB® 3TF (1 mL) rabies vaccine […]
Brunswick County
Blood Test Shows Southport Alderman Had .21 BAC During December DWI Arrest, Court Records Reveal
Newly filed court documents provide additional details in the impaired‑driving case involving Southport Alderman Robert Carroll, whose December arrest along N.C. 133 has remained under review since late 2025. Carroll, 38, was taken into custody […]
Brunswick County
Brunswick County Arrests – February 24–25, 2026
Brunswick County Arrests – February 24–25, 2026 The following individuals were booked into the Brunswick County Detention Center on various charges. This report reflects public booking records and does not imply guilt. Hasheem Tarik Hill, […]
Columbus County
Columbus County Detention Center Arrests — February 24–25, 2026
Columbus County Arrest Report: Feb. 24–25, 2026 Below is a summary of individuals booked into the Columbus County Detention Center between February 24 and February 25, 2026, according to jail records. Arrests — February 24, […]