Business

Cape Fear Bridge to Reopen Ahead of Schedule

by Columbus County News in Business Comments Off on Cape Fear Bridge to Reopen Ahead of Schedule

The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will reopen as early as tomorrow, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT). The DOT said this morning that the preservation project has been completed several weeks in advance of [Read More]
Government

Cape Fear Bridge to Reopen Ahead of Schedule

by Columbus County News in Business Comments Off on Cape Fear Bridge to Reopen Ahead of Schedule

The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will reopen as early as tomorrow, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT). The DOT said this morning that the preservation project has been completed several weeks in advance of [Read More]
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (file)
ELECTIONS 2024

Robinson Visits Chadbourn Friday

by Jefferson Weaver in Elections 2024 Comments Off on Robinson Visits Chadbourn Friday

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will visit Chadbourn Friday, making in a campaign stop and an appearance at the N.C. Strawberry Festival Strawberry Encounters. Robinson is the Republican nominee for governor, facing Democrat Attorney General Josh [Read More]
Strawberry Festival poster
The Good News

The Good News for May 4

by Jefferson Weaver in Front Page Comments Off on The Good News for May 4

It’s N.C. Strawberry Festival weekend in Chadbourn. The oldest agricultural fair in the state has a full slate of events at the Strawberry Event Field as well as downtown. Friday night is the dance and [Read More]

TO ADVERTISE ON COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS CALL 910-914-6056

TO ADVERTISE ON COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS CALL 910-914-6056

TO ADVERTISE ON COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS CALL 910-914-6056

COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County

Obituaries

Mr. Roger Bowen

May 5, 2024 Mr. Roger Bowen was greeted by his Lord Savior Jesus Christ, along with others others among the Heavenly Host on Sunday, May 5, 2024 as he quietly left from his residence in [Read More]

Obituaries

Debrorah Ann Soles

May 14, 1950 ~ May 6, 2024 (age 73) Deborah Ann Soles 73, of Tabor City, NC passed away on Monday May 6, 2024 in the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center surround by her family.  [Read More]

Obituaries

Wanda Faye (Gaskins) Graves

September 30, 1950 ~ May 7, 2024 (age 73) Wanda Faye Gaskins Graves, age 73 of the Cedar Grove Community in Cerro Gordo, entered into her Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the [Read More]

Obituaries

Amy Dinine (Connor) Canady

April 4, 1969 ~ May 6, 2024 (age 55) Amy Dinine Connor Canady, 55, of Cerro Gordo died Monday, May 6, 2024 at her residence. Amy was born in Columbus County to the late James [Read More]

Obituaries

Alexander Ray Singletary

Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville. November 25, 1950 ~ May 6, 2024 (age 73) Alexander Ray Singletary, 73, of Chadbourn, NC, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Novant Health New [Read More]

Obituaries

Loretta (Hines) Lendon

Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville. March 28, 1956 ~ May 6, 2024 (age 68) Loretta Hines Lendon, 68, of Bolton, NC, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Columbus Regional Healthcare [Read More]

Obituaries

King Solomon Israel

September 1, 1950 ~ May 4, 2024 (age 73) King Solomon Israel, 73, of Chadbourn, NC, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, at home. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving is his brother, Louis D. [Read More]

Obituaries

Marilyn Hinson Smith

May 4, 1934 ~ May 6, 2024 (age 90) Marilyn Hinson Smith 90, was born May 4, 1934, daughter of the late James Winslow Hinson and Scottie Fipps Hinson. She was also preceded in death [Read More]

CPD and multiple agencies held a checking station Saturday in Chadbourn.
Front Page

Saturday Night Saturation Yields Multiple Violations

In what has almost become a Strawberry Festival tradition, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and multiple neighboring law enforcement agencies launched a saturation operation in Chadbourn on Saturday evening. This initiative encompassed the Chadbourn city [Read More]

Keyonte Poole and Nona Strickland (District Attorney's Office photo)
Front Page

Strickland Gets 50 Years in Double Murder

Nona Strickland was sentenced to 50 years in prison Monday after she pleaded guilty for her role in the bludgeoning and smothering of two people in 2021. Her adopted mother was one of the victims. [Read More]

Standing left to right: Coach Bruno Godwin, Leigha Reaves, Kynley Scott, Tehya Moore, Ma’Laya Webb, Angel Webb, Ava Grice, Aleigh Godwin, Coach Matt Wilson. Front row left to right: Journey Sutton, Addyson Spaulding, Serenity Johnson, Millie Bracey, Alisha Smith, Alyssa Smith
Front Page

Middle School Gators Take Tourney, Conference

The East Columbus Gators Middle School Softball Team are Tournament and Conference champions. After an undefeated regular season, the ladies clinched the Williams Township Softball Tournament Championship last week. Congratulations to these talented young athletes [Read More]

Business

Cape Fear Bridge to Reopen Ahead of Schedule

The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will reopen as early as tomorrow, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT). The DOT said this morning that the preservation project has been completed several weeks in advance of [Read More]

Front Page

Suspect Stabs Deputy, is Shot at White Lake

Deputies from Sampson and Bladen counties shot a woman after she stabbed a deputy early Tuesday. In a news release, Bladen Sheriff Jim McVicker said the incident occurred near White Lake. Sampson deputies had asked [Read More]

Danny Nobles (submitted)
Front Page

TCVFD Firefighter Dead in Conway Crash

Tabor City firefighter Danny Nobles died in a car crash in Conway, S.C. early Saturday morning. Nobles, 20, was a passenger in the vehicle, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office. He was pronounced dead [Read More]

Columbus Animal Protective Services needs adopters for loving pets like this little fellow. (APS photo)
Front Page

Shelter Closed for Parvo Outbreak

Columbus County Animal Protective Services (APS) will be closed through May 13 for extensive cleaning after an outbreak of parvovirus. “Due to the high number of puppies coming in from the community that have not [Read More]

Randall Mark Green (CCSO)
Front Page

CCSO: Intoxicated Man Threatens Campground

Deputies arrested a man at Lumber River Campground after he allegedly burned a bundle of firewood without paying for it, and threatened to “blow up” other campers. Randall Mark Green, 69, of Loris, was charged [Read More]

Joshua Williamson (CCSO Detention)
Front Page

Speaker Sale Goes Sideways

No injuries were reported after a sale of speakers turned into an argument and an assault Sunday. Deputies were called to 416 Williamson Road, Evergreen around 10:44 p.m. to a report of a disturbance. Ryan [Read More]

Business

Dairy Herd Cleared of HPAI

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has lifted the quarantine of a HPAI-positive dairy herd after serial testing was negative for the virus. This herd was the only HPAI-positive herd within the state [Read More]

Business

Tabor Festival Free for Chamber Members

Tabor City’s Spring has Sprung Festival is June 1, and the Chamber of Commerce is reminding potential vendors that there are no fees for members to participate. The annual festival features a parade, street fair, [Read More]

Obituaries

Danny Lee Nobles, Jr.

August 16, 2003 ~ May 4, 2024 (age 20) Danny Lee Nobles, Jr. lovingly known as “DJ” 20, of Tabor City died early Saturday morning, May 4, 2024, following injuries sustained in an automobile accident [Read More]

Obituaries

Betty Gail Patterson

May 8, 1947 ~ May 3, 2024 (age 76) Betty Gail Patterson, 76, of Whiteville, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at her residence. Gail was born on May 8, 1947, daughter of the [Read More]

Obituaries

Jerry Dale Cartrette

July 15, 1950 ~ May 5, 2024 (age 73) Jerry Dale Cartrette, age 73, of the Mollie Community, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024.  Born July 15, 1950 in Columbus County, he was the son of the late [Read More]

Obituaries

Martha Black Ward

November 16, 1928 ~ May 3, 2024 (age 95) Martha Black Ward, age 95, of Whiteville, NC, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, May 3, 2024. Martha Black Ward, 95 left this world [Read More]

Obituaries

Elra F. “Buddy” Inman

August 29, 1945 ~ May 4, 2024 (age 78) Mr. Elra F. “Buddy” Inman 78, of Whiteville passed on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Liberty Commons.  He was born August 29, 1945 the son of [Read More]

Obituaries

Graham O’Neil Andrews

October 10, 1950 ~ May 4, 2024 (age 73) Mr. Graham O’Neil Andrews 73, of Whiteville passed Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his home.  He was born October 10, 1950 in Columbus County, the son [Read More]

Obituaries

Aileen Almond Williamson

October 16, 1929 ~ May 3, 2024 (age 94) Aileen Almond Williamson, 94, of Whiteville N.C. passed away May 3, 2024. She was born October 16, 1929 to the late Harris Lee Almond and Clona [Read More]

Obituaries

Norbit Carlyle

April 29, 1933 ~ May 2, 2024 (age 91) Norbit Carlyle, age 91, of Ash, NC, died Thursday, May 2, 2024 in his home.  Born April 29, 1933 in Scotland County, NC, he was the [Read More]

Front Page

Donations Needed for Lake Firefighter’s Family

Lake Waccamaw Fire and Rescue is collecting donations and clothing for firefighter Tim Rossell. The Rossell family lost their home in Byrdville recently to a fire. The blaze is under investigation. Donations can be dropped [Read More]

Strawberry Festival poster
Front Page

The Good News for May 4

It’s N.C. Strawberry Festival weekend in Chadbourn. The oldest agricultural fair in the state has a full slate of events at the Strawberry Event Field as well as downtown. Friday night is the dance and [Read More]

Obituaries

Randolph Steve Samm

February 23, 1938 ~ May 1, 2024 (age 86) Randolph Steve Samm, 86, of Whiteville, died Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at home. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Friday, May 10, at Cedar Grove Baptist [Read More]

Obituaries

Alinette Dawn Landers

April 26, 2024 ALINETTE DAWN LANDERS, 51, OF WHITEVILLE NC, FORMERLY OF CLARKTON NC, PASSED AWAY ON 4/26/24 AT HER HOME. PEACOCK FUNERAL HOME OF WHITEVILLE OFFICIATED IN HER CREMATION. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH [Read More]

A number of species of plants in the Green Swamp only emerge after a burn.
Front Page

Big Bloom is Saturday in Green Swamp

The Waccamaw Siouan STEM Studio will lead a tour of the Green Swamp Nature Preserve Saturday. The event is free, and includes lunch from Two Natives Smokehouse. The tour will focus on the area burned [Read More]

Barbara Lynn Sessions (CCSO)
Front Page

Woman’s Charges Upped After Traffic Stop

A simple drug possession case became much more complicated when a Bolton-area woman allegedly refused to cooperate with deputies. Barbara Lynn Sessions, 45, was charged with simple possession of marijuana, possession with intent to manufacture, [Read More]

Obituaries

Baby Boy Kior Essence Smith

April 24, 2024 ~ April 24, 2024 God in his timing took home with him Baby Boy Kior Essence Smith on 04/24/2024, at Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems. Infant Kior Essence Smith child of Shannon Smith [Read More]

Obituaries

Madge Renee (Jordan) Spivey

July 20, 1950 ~ May 1, 2024 (age 73) Mrs. Madge Renee Jordan Spivey, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Born on July 20, 1950, in Marion, SC, she was the daughter [Read More]

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (file)
Elections 2024

Robinson Visits Chadbourn Friday

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will visit Chadbourn Friday, making in a campaign stop and an appearance at the N.C. Strawberry Festival Strawberry Encounters. Robinson is the Republican nominee for governor, facing Democrat Attorney General Josh [Read More]

2024 NC Strawberry Festival Parade

Sign Up Here for the Free CCN Daily News Update

* indicates required
/( mm / dd )

Weekly Podcast - THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

The Columbus Connection Weekly Podcast with Jefferson Weaver

The Latest News From CCN

DVERTISE ON CCN (910) 914-6056

ADVERTISE ON CCN (910) 914-6056

ADVERTISE ON CCN (910) 914-6056

ADVERTISE ON CCN (910) 914-6056

ADVERTISE ON CCN (910) 914-6056

CCN – Government News

ADVERTISE ON CCN (910) 914-6056

LISTEN TO COOL 1053 BEACH & OLDIES

ADVERTISE ON CCN (910) 914-6056

ADVERTISE ON CCN (910) 914-6056

ADVERTISE ON CCN (910) 914-6056

ADVERTISE ON CCN (910) 914-6056

ADVERTISE ON CCN (910) 914-6056

THE 2023 WHITEVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE & TREE LIGHTING (12.02.23)

THE 2023 TABOR CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE & TREE LIGHTING (12.07.23)

Murf's Pawn Banner Ad