Columbus County News

A man police say was trafficking large amounts of prescription pain pills in Whiteville. Full story...

Sunday the community of Riegelwood paid their respects to the victims of last year's deadly tornado. Residents came together with a special church service for the people who lost family members on November 16, 2006. Full story...

The community of Riegelwood continues to recover by remembering those they lost in an unforgettable tragedy one year ago. Full story...

The scene off Holly Tree Road is much different than it was a year ago today when the deadly tornado hit. Today you can see there are about half a dozen homes that have been rebuilt and the debris has been cleared out. Full story...

It was one year ago today when a tornado ripped through the Columbus County community of Riegelwood. Eight people died, and homes on Holly Tree Road were demolished. The community was devastated, but love poured in from around the area to help the victims recover. Homes were rebuilt. And to look at Holly Tree Road today you'd never know it was ripped apart only 12 months ago. Full story...

It's been almost a year since a tornado touched down in Columbus County, claiming the lives of eight people -- some of which were children. Since the tragedy emergency response officials have worked to improve how they handle disasters. Full story...

It's been almost a year since a deadly tornado ripped through the town of Riegelwood in Columbus County. Those who survived are working to rebuild their lives. Not only are they working to rebuild their lives, but also rebuild their homes. Full story...

He built it and they're still coming. Disappointed by the lack of nearby baseball fields a Columbus County man built his own. Full story...

For more than 70 percent of people in Columbus County a sales tax increase was the only issue on the ballot. Full story...

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If you plan on purchasing any goods or services in Columbus County in the near future you may have to pay a little extra. There's a referendum on this year's ballot to raise the county's sales and use tax. Full story...

Riegelwood firefighters raised the money to build the monument. They say it's not a memorial, but a celebration of the people's lives that were lost when the tornado touched down. Full story...

Another of the three inmates who slipped out an unlocked door at the Columbus County jail has been caught. Full story...

Two inmates from the Columbus County detention center remain on the loose after escaping over the weekend. Full story...

Officials in Columbus County are looking for two prisoners who escaped from the county jail over the weekend. A third man also escaped, but has since been caught. Full story...