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Columbus County farmers continue to face severe drought

Nate Mauldin,

July 25, 2024

Man killed in Columbus head-on crash

WWAY News,

July 24, 2024

Disaster declaration clears way for financial assistance for farmers affected by drought

WWAY News,

July 18, 2024

Former Whiteville and UNCW baseball star Brooks Baldwin heading to the Major Leagues

Jake Eichstaedt,

July 18, 2024

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Columbus County woman charged in boyfriend's shooting

WWAY News,

July 16, 2024

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One arrested in deadly Whiteville home invasion

WWAY News,

July 15, 2024

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Water outage affecting parts of Whiteville

WWAY News,

July 11, 2024

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Bolton man sentenced to 21 years in prison on gun, drug charges

WWAY News,

July 8, 2024

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City of Whiteville drought update

WWAY News,

July 8, 2024

WHAT'S HAPPENING: July 5th-7th

Tanner Blue,

July 4, 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)

Whiteville teen charged in deadly crash that killed passenger

WWAY News,

July 3, 2024

North Carolina offers a free fishing day on Independence Day

Hannah Patrick,

July 3, 2024

New grants awarded in Columbus, Brunswick Counties

WWAY News,

July 2, 2024

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Town of Chadbourn getting new welcome signs

WWAY News,

July 2, 2024

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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

Some students in Columbus County are ready to get 'on the road again.' WWAY spoke to the people making that possible on Wednesday, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Southeastern Community College in Columbus County combats truck driver shortage with new program

Emily Andrews,

June 26, 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

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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

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Celebration of Life held for Whiteville High School student

Tanner Blue,

June 15, 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

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