Category Archives: Local News

Fort Benning’s fire Department hosted a high-line rescue certification class for area fire departments here in the Valley.  The class took place at Eubanks Field using the Airborne School’s 34-foot towers.  

Those of us in the news business – we’re storytellers. And most of the time, it’s us telling somebody else’s story. But every now and then, the page is turned, and we ourselves become the story –

West Georgia Eye Care Center celebrated a new addition at a ribbon cutting for its New Lasik Center in North Columbus on Thursday. The center is located in the Columbus Park Crossing shopping center and will offer comprehensive

People who know all too well about the dangers of drunk driving lit candles in honor of their loved ones Thursday night at the Columbus Government Center. 

The National Guard was called to the Queen City after a State of Emergency was declared by both NC Governor Pat McCrory and Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts when protests turned violent on both Tuesday and Wednesday night.

A Columbus business owner is getting ready for another year of putting smiles on children’s faces. Chester Jackson, owner of East Coast Body Shop on Farr Road, is asking for bike donations for his Wishing Well Foundation

Keeping everyone healthy for fall football games and upcoming holidays is the goal of the Columbus Health Department as they encourage everyone to get a flu shot this season. To make it more accessible to everyone, the department

A local fundraiser is offering residents in the valley a chance to help out a good cause and beautify their yards. Valley Rescue Mission’s annual mum fundraiser in front of the shelter on 2nd Avenue is officially underway.

It was a big celebration at the Gardens at Cavalry in Columbus on Thursday as one of their residents celebrated a major milestone. Mrs. Margaret Polos celebrated her 102nd birthday! 

Prosecutors in Tulsa, Oklahoma, charged a white police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man on a city street with first-degree manslaughter Thursday.