Columbus

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Town of Chadbourn getting new welcome signs

WWAY News,

July 2, 2024

July 4 Downtown

List of July 4th firework celebrations in the Cape Fear

Jake Eichstaedt,

July 1, 2024

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Columbus County Sheriff's Office hosts 'Unity in Our Communities' event in Whiteville

WWAY News,

June 29, 2024

Blame it on the rain, or the lack thereof, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Cape Fear area farmers, garden centers facing challenges as dry conditions continue

Emily Andrews,

June 25, 2024

Sheriff

Operation Firecracker Booze It & Lose It campaign underway

WWAY News,

June 24, 2024

The county's school district is 1st in the state when it comes to FAFSA completion, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus County Schools ranks #1 among 115 school districts in N.C. for FAFSA completion

Emily Andrews,

June 20, 2024

In Columbus County, the City of Whiteville is getting funding from the Golden Leaf Foundation’s $25 million Flood Mitigation Program to fix a recurring problem, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

City of Whiteville receives nearly $1.2 million in funding to address frequent flooding

Emily Andrews,

June 20, 2024

Juneteenth is just a few days away, but some organizations couldn't wait. One event held Monday in the Port City paid tribute to the United States Colored Troops, (Photo: MGN).

Events around the Cape Fear happening on Juneteenth

WWAY News,

June 17, 2024

A view of Sunset Terrace where a family member said the teens' vehicle lost control and careened into a ditch before flipping several times. (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

Funeral arrangements announced for Whiteville High School athlete killed in crash

WWAY News,

June 13, 2024

A view of Sunset Terrace where a family member said the teens' vehicle lost control and careened into a ditch before flipping several times. (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

New details released in Friday fatal crash involving four Whiteville High athletes

WWAY News,

June 10, 2024

A view of Sunset Terrace where a family member said the teens' vehicle lost control and careened into a ditch before flipping several times. (Photo: Nate Mauldin/WWAY)

New details on fatal crash involving four Whiteville High School athletes

Nate Mauldin,

June 8, 2024

Four Whiteville High School students involved in fatal crash

WWAY News,

June 7, 2024

Wway Student Athlete Of The Week: Logan Ponnett

WWAY Student Athlete of the Week Recap

Tanner Blue,

June 6, 2024

Shanna Perry

Family of missing Columbus County woman ask for help finding her

Conor Doherty,

May 31, 2024

Community members are coming together on a lasting tribute to veterans and active service members. A Wall of Honor is doing just that along with the Veteran's Memorial Park of America on Hwy. 701 about 3 miles south of Whiteville, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus County seeks to recognize veterans and service members through 'Wall of Honor"

Emily Andrews,

May 29, 2024

A Whiteville student athlete took home the triple crown. She also made Whiteville High School history, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Whiteville High School Junior Serenity Harvey makes wolfpack history in the NCHSAA

Emily Andrews,

May 24, 2024

Whiteville's Serenity Harvey win's NCHSAA 2A sprinter triple crown of 100, 200, and 400 meter sprints

Jake Eichstaedt,

May 23, 2024

Spears Mug

Wilmington City Council member Kevin Spears charged with criminal contempt

WWAY News,

May 21, 2024

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Whiteville man charged with child sex crimes

WWAY News,

May 16, 2024

SBI investigating officer involved shooting in Columbus County

WWAY News,

May 16, 2024

Sammy Maurice Daniels

Motorcyclist charged following chase and crash in Columbus County

Marcy Cuevas,

May 15, 2024

The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornados touched down in Columbus and Bladen Counties Tuesday night. On Wednesday, WWAY spoke to one man whose property was damaged during the storm, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Whiteville resident recalls events from Tuesday night's tornado

Emily Andrews,

May 15, 2024

Tornado

WATCH: Video Shows Confirmed Tornado touches down in Columbus County

WWAY News,

May 14, 2024

Details released from Strawberry Festival saturation event

WWAY News,

May 7, 2024