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

Nearly 82% of CCS’ high school seniors completed their FAFSA applications, surpassing the statewide average according to CCS.

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

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) – Animal Protective Services at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office says their animal shelter is at ...

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 ...

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 who use NC Quick Pass. In a Facebook post, CCSO says they received ...

North Carolina wildlife officials confirmed Tuesday that a 12-year-old girl was hurt last week in an incident involving a ...

A child was seriously injured by an alligator Friday evening while playing with a group of other children in Lake Waccamaw in ...

North Carolina senators saw a death threat on social media after a controversial vote Wednesday on a bill that would ban ...

A trawling ban amendment came up for consideration with little notice, then was approved in the Senate on Thursday. Its ...