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A groundbreaking event is allowing an airport to soar to new heights, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus County Municipal Airport holds groundbreaking event for new terminal

Emily Andrews,

April 10, 2024

Coastal Challenge Rodeo

Dozens of students compete in Coastal Challenge Rodeo in Lake Waccamaw

Tanner Blue,

April 7, 2024

Closing statements began Tuesday in the trial of a man charged in a 2021 murder, (Photo: WWAY News).

Closing statements in trial for man charged in Bladen County woman's 2021 death

Emily Andrews,

April 2, 2024

March Madness continues and one player's grandmother is hopeful to see her granddaughter in action during the Final Four, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Whiteville Grandmother hopeful to see granddaughter, Ashley alum and NC State star Saniya Rivers, play in the Final Four

Emily Andrews,

April 1, 2024

Columbus County named one of the deadliest counties for drivers in the US

Conor Doherty,

March 27, 2024

A Whiteville man is doing the walk of life despite its obstacles, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Life through Alan's eyes: blind man walks nearly 4 miles daily in Whiteville

Emily Andrews,

March 26, 2024

A trial is underway for a man accused in a 2021 murder. Opening statements were made Tuesday, following jury selection that was completed on Monday, (Photo: WWAY News).

Trial underway for man charged in 2021 murder of missing Bladen County woman

Emily Andrews,

March 26, 2024

A Columbus County man is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing a teenager in the Evergreen community, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Residents, leaders in Columbus County say two deaths of a minor are a cause for concern

Emily Andrews,

March 25, 2024

What's Happening

WHATS HAPPENING: March 22nd-24th

Tanner Blue,

March 21, 2024

We're learning more about a shooting in Columbus County that claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy, (Photo: Columbus County Sheriff's Office).

Community members and officials respond to Chadbourn shooting killing 7-year-old

Emily Andrews,

March 20, 2024

A Columbus County broadcasting business is cleaning up and assessing the damage this evening following a weekend fire, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

WTXY 103.9 cleans up after weekend fire in Whiteville

Emily Andrews,

March 18, 2024

WHAT'S HAPPENING: Weekend of March 15th-17th

Tanner Blue,

March 14, 2024

Pop Warner is coming to Bladen and Columbus County (Courtesy: Falling Star Customer Design & Printing)

Pop Warner is coming to Bladen and Columbus County

Tanner Blue,

March 13, 2024

It is Read Across America Week and a start to National Reading Month, which extends through March, (Photo: Courtesy of Kathy Butler).

WWAY helps Williams Township Elementary celebrate Read Across America Week

Emily Andrews,

March 4, 2024

Judy Arthur Moore Mugshot

Columbus woman facing several drug, weapon charges

WWAY News,

March 1, 2024

Harvey Elliott Harris Mugshot

Suspect arrested in Columbus shots fired incident

WWAY News,

March 1, 2024

Columbus County Sheriff's Office investigating armed robbery near Whiteville

WWAY News,

March 1, 2024

It’s a big day for anyone born today. It’s a Leap Year, which means those who were born on February 29th haven’t officially celebrated their birthday in four years, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

Columbus County Leap Year baby celebrates his birthday

Emily Andrews,

February 29, 2024

Columbus County Sheriff's Office investigating shots fired call near Whiteville

WWAY News,

February 27, 2024

Us74 Crash

Crash on US 74 ties up eastbound traffic

WWAY News,

February 8, 2024

Whiteville National Signing Day

National Signing Day: Whiteville

Tanner Blue,

February 7, 2024

There appears to be a shortage of health care workers in Columbus County and they're workshopping ways to make up for it, (Photo: WWAY News).

Columbus County combating health care worker shortage

Emily Andrews,

January 26, 2024

Redonopalomo Mugshot

Tabor City man facing several child sex charges

WWAY News,

January 24, 2024

The Columbus County Courthouse is a historic landmark dating back to 1914 in downtown Whiteville, (Photo: Emily Andrews/WWAY News).

A love story that led to a longer life for the historic Columbus County Court House

Emily Andrews,

January 22, 2024