Then, just yesterday, I drove down to Bella Coola at Lake Waccamaw, and right along the side of the road in the swamp ditch I ...

Eric Martin Jr., the 18-year-old wanted in connection with fatal shootings in Columbus County and Roanoke Rapids, was ...

It’s time for some baseball. The State Dixie Youth Triple A Division D1 and D2 tournaments start today in Tabor City at the ...

No, I’m not talking about Rover. I’m referring to, according to various reports, the most consumed Fourth of July food item, ...

Bryant, a 2020 South Columbus High School graduate, has been named the Stallions’ new varsity volleyball head coach. She ...

Columbus County Emergency Services is urging residents to take precautions as dangerous heat is expected across the area ...

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department has announced charges against two suspects in its ongoing investigation into the June 22 ...

The following story was published Wednesday, July 1, by Border Belt Independent. It is republished here with permission.

According to his arrest warrant, Cameron Shabod Jones, 27, is accused of stealing $18,723 in cash from Food Lion Store #1694, ...

At its final regular meeting before the fiscal year ended June 30, Whiteville City Council approved four budget amendments ...

The Columbus County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a five-year economic development incentive Monday for Global ...

Columbus County Schools recognized 12 nominees for teacher of the year, along with three nominees for principal of the year, ...