COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - 25 people were arrested and charged after a months-long drug operation called ‘Operation Heat Wave’, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).

Columbus County recently earned the distinction of being ranked #1 out of 115 school districts in North Carolina for FAFSA ...

The center will have now 10 beds available for youth who need a place to live during a time of crisis for their family.

A weather alert was issued by the NWS Wilmington NC on Thursday at 1:34 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2 p.m. for ...

The NWS Wilmington NC issued an updated report at 4:21 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Columbus County.

Columbus County’s overall average annual wage is $38,544. “DMA started its operations in Tabor City 15 year ago with the help of a lot of people at the local, county and state level,” said ...

The incident happened in the Whiteville area of Columbus County when deputies were called to a home about a man’s suspected ...

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is warning of a new text scam extorting residents ...

The drought classification for most of Columbus County has been upgraded from severe to extreme, according to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council.DMAC classified part of ...

robeson county, n.c. — Deputies in Robeson County, North Carolina, said a former principal and foster parent was charged with more than a dozen child sex offenses.