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Columbus County NewsFormer Columbus Co. detention officer sentenced for inmate assaultSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 5:25pm.READ MORE:
A former Columbus County detention officer is heading to prison for his role in a jailhouse assault.
Full story... » Columbus County churchgoers write New Testament along sidewalksSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Sun, 04/08/2012 - 10:45pm.READ MORE:  Around 30 churches joined their congregations in downtown Whiteville Sunday for a unique Easter sunrise service. Following the service believers hit the streets, writing the New Testament (in chalk) on the sidewalks throughout the city.
Full story...Robbery suspect charged with murder after fatal car crashSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 03/23/2012 - 3:52pm.READ MORE:
A Columbus County man made his first appearance in court today to face charges of murder and other crimes after investigators say a robbery led to a deadly car crash. The Columbus County Sheriff's Office says Lloyd Thomas Buffkin, 32, Sidney Cherry Rd. is charged with murder, common law robbery and assault on a government official.
Full story...Columbus Co. stops student paddling after finding out it spanked 2nd most in stateSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 3:21pm.READ MORE:
It may seem like something from the old days, but children are still being paddled in North Carolina schools.Columbus County Schools recently abandoned the punishment after finding out the district was using it more than all but one school district in the state.
Full story...Columbus Co., Whiteville schools stop using USDA beefSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 10:23am.READ MORE: Chris Wilcox to undergo heart surgerySubmitted by John Rendleman on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 10:45am.READ MORE: Farmers turns back the clock at Southern Farm DaysSubmitted by Asha Dave on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 11:09am.READ MORE: ONLY ON 3: Columbus Co. detention officer under investigation after fight over poker machineSubmitted by Marcy Cuevas on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 6:17pm.READ MORE:
A fight over a video poker machine has turned into an internal affairs investigation at the Columbus County Sheriff's Office.
Full story...Extinct bird lives on at NC Museum of ForestrySubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 5:13pm.READ MORE: Lake Waccamaw store owner cleared in shootingSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 5:20pm.READ MORE: Mom says daughter sexually assaulted by three classmates, wants school board to take actionSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 6:39pm.READ MORE:
A day after a mom speaks out about the rape of her child another Columbus County mom is speaking out saying the school district did little after her daughter was sexually assaulted by her classmates.
Full story...FIRST ON 3: Mom says five-year-old son raped by classmate at schoolSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 12:13am.READ MORE:
A Tabor City mom says her five-year-old son was raped at school. But it's who she says attacked the boy that you just won't believe.
Sherri Loika says her son was sodomized in a restroom at Tabor City Elementary School by a five-year-old classmate. She found out the night it happened after his teacher called.
Full story...Columbus Co. based Freedman Farms fined $1.5 million, President sent to jailSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 6:53pm.READ MORE:
Freedman Farms Inc. was sentenced in federal court to five years probation and ordered to pay $1.5 million in fines, restitution, and community service payments for violating the Clean Water Act when they discharged hog waste into a stream that leads to the Waccamaw River
Full story... » Soles upgraded to good conditionSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 12:07pm.READ MORE: High-speed Internet finally available in Columbus CountySubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 5:04pm.READ MORE:
More than a year ago ATMC received $16 million in federal funds to bring high-speed internet to southern Columbus County. Now the program is 80 percent complete.
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