KNOW HIM? Man stuffs âunknownâ number of candy bars into pants, deputies say Columbus County deputies say the man stuffed an unknown amount of candy bars in his pants, before paying for some drinks and leaving the store. (Source: Columbus County Sheriff s Office) By WECT Staff | January 25, 2021 at 3:32 PM EST - Updated January 25 at 3:34 PM
RIEGELWOOD, N.C. (WECT) - Columbus County deputies say theyâre looking for a thief with an apparent sweet tooth.
According to a news release, the larceny happened at the Scotchman store, located at 2192 Old State Highway, in Riegelwood on Jan. 16.
The man reportedly walked into the store, stuffed an âunknown amount of candy bars in his pants,â paid for some drinks, and left in a red van.
Columbus County Sheriffâs Office arrest two after deputies were nearly struck by driver Two people were arrested in an incident (Source: CCSO) By WECT Staff | January 20, 2021 at 8:39 AM EST - Updated January 20 at 9:07 AM
WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) - Narcotics detectives with the Columbus County Sheriffâs Office were almost struck head on by a driver on Ward Street last week, according to the CCSO. The man continued on his way and ended up at a local store where police took him into custody.
âOn January 14th, while traveling on Ward Street, a vehicle driven by Christopher Scott Deans almost struck the detectives head on. The detectives were familiar with Deans and knew his driver license was suspended. The vehicle then stopped at the Happy Mart in Whiteville. Deans exited the vehicle and entered the store,â according to a press release.
Fatal Columbus Co. house fire under investigation One person died after an early Saturday morning house fire in Columbus County. (Source: Associated Press) By WECT Staff | January 9, 2021 at 10:20 AM EST - Updated January 9 at 8:50 PM
COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - One person died after an early Saturday morning house fire in Columbus County.
It happened at a mobile home on Tommie Wooten Road near Chadbourn.
According to a press release from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, a neighbor called for help shortly after 7 a.m.
Authorities found a man dead inside when arrive. His name is being withheld until family is notified.
Man charged in New Yearâs Day stabbing at Columbus Co. gas station James Levi Clewis (Source: Columbus County Sheriff s Office) By WECT Staff | January 8, 2021 at 1:09 PM EST - Updated January 8 at 1:09 PM
HALLSBORO, N.C. (WECT) - A Chadbourn man is accused of assaulting and stabbing another man at a Columbus County gas station on New Yearâs Day.
According to a news release from the Columbus County Sheriffâs Office, deputies responded around 2:30 p.m. to Samâs Pit Stop, located at 4236 Sam Potts Highway near Hallsboro, after receiving a report of man suffering from a stab wound.
International Paper Foundation Awards $90,000 to Riegelwood, N.C. Area Schools and Non-Profit Groups in 2020
Published 01-06-21
Submitted by International Paper Company
RIEGELWOOD, N.C., January 6, 2021 /3BL Media/ – The International Paper Riegelwood Mill awarded $90,000 in International Paper Foundation grants to 32 area educational and non-profit groups in 2020, demonstrating the company’s commitment to education, hunger, health & wellness, disaster relief and initiatives that improve our planet.
“Thank you to these organizations and to our employees who volunteer,” said Kevin Driscoll, mill manager. “The work you do helps our communities thrive and addresses critical needs in our area.” International Paper also supports a number of organizations where employees actively volunteer and other critical community needs. Recipients of the 2020 International Paper Foundation grants are as follows.