Crime & Public Safety

WHITEVILLE — Four correctional officers were assaulted Thursday afternoon during an incident inside the state prison on Prison Camp Road, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at 2:37 p.m. after an inmate […]

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a series of calls on April 9, ranging from fraud investigations and trespassing complaints to an assault on correctional officers at the state prison, according to incident reports […]

Columbus County Reports Steady Flow of Arrests Over Two‑Day Period Subhead: Charges range from domestic‑violence order violations to felony probation violations and repeated failure‑to‑appear warrants. DAVID LEE BARNES, 55 — LORIS, SC Felony charge (warrant) […]

Columbus County Arrest Report: April 8–9, 2026 The Columbus County Detention Center reported multiple bookings between April 8 and April 9, 2026, according to jail records. The following individuals were listed as booked during this […]

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office handled a range of calls and investigations on April 8, according to incident reports released Thursday. Cases included a weapon found inside a prison facility, identity theft, larceny, domestic disputes, […]

WHITEVILLE — A Whiteville man is facing a slate of felony charges after investigators linked him to a violent home invasion reported late last month. Draquawn W. Williams, 26, of Villa Drive, was booked into […]