COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – THE LATEST FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Tuesday December 16, 2025
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Front PageBolton Man Named as Crash Victim
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Front PageThe Recipe Corner: Ms. Ila’s Cream Cheese Frosting
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Front PageOne Dead in Monday Crash
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Monday December 15, 2025
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Front PageWhiteville Boys Pull Out Close Game Against Eagles
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Front PageEast Bladen Tops Whiteville in Girls Play
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Front PageEBHS Stomps WBHS Girls
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Sunday December 14, 2025
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Front PageThe Good News — Weekend Audio Report for December 13, 2025
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BusinessCCN Business Spotlight – Consumers’ Choice Insurance Agency, Inc.
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec.12
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Front PageCounty, City Schools on Two Hour Delay Monday
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Front PageSupporting Children With Unique Needs in Columbus County
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 12
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Friday December 12, 2025
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 11
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 11
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Thursday December 11, 2025
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 10
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BusinessBoys and Girls Homes Unveils New Logo, Mission Statement
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Front PageWhiteville Sweeps Vikings in Hoops Action
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Front PageWest Sweeps East in Battle of Bladen
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Two Brothers on a Rooftop
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Front PageWoman Eggs Bus Driver, CCSO Says
Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting (Video)
by Crystal Faircloth in Front Page 0
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec.12
by Jefferson Weaver in Front Page 0
CCN Business Spotlight – Consumers’ Choice Insurance Agency, Inc.
by Columbus County News in Business 0
How Did God The Father Honor Jesus (John 8:48-59)?
by Columbus County News in Church News 0
Weather Update – Tuesday December 16, 2025
by Christopher Cawley in CCN Weather Update 0
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County
Bolton Man Named as Crash Victim
Whiteville Police have identified the man who died in a single vehicle wreck on U.S. 74 today (Monday). Anthony Shannon Arp, 44, of Bolton died when he wrecked in the westbound lane near Exit 242, [Read More]
One Dead in Monday Crash
Developing Story One person is dead after a single vehicle crash on U.S. 74 this morning (Monday). Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said the driver’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. [Read More]
Whiteville Boys Pull Out Close Game Against Eagles
Whiteville Boys 56, EBHS 45 WHITEVILLE – In boys’ basketball, Whiteville struggled to get the offense going but it was enough as the Wolfpack defeated East Bladen 56-45 on Friday night. The Pack jumped out [Read More]
East Bladen Tops Whiteville in Girls Play
East Bladen Girls 61, Whiteville 48 WHITEVILLE–Ariel Cromartie came back from a shoulder injury like nothing happened, scoring 30 points to lead the Eagles to a 61-48 victory over Whiteville Friday night. The game was [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec.12
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County, City Schools on Two Hour Delay Monday
The frigid forecast for Monday has led both county and city school systems to delay the starting bell Monday. Columbus County and Whiteville City Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday due [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 12
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 11
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 11
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 10
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Boys and Girls Homes Unveils New Logo, Mission Statement
By Amanda Irwin BGHNC Boys and Girls Homes is proud to announce its new logo and mission statement. In a process that began in February with multiple focus groups, on-campus voting on different logo iterations [Read More]
Whiteville Sweeps Vikings in Hoops Action
Whiteville 72, West Columbus 26 CERRO GORDO – Whiteville jumped out to a 20-5 start and never looked back in cruising to a 72-26 beating of West Columbus. West Columbus started the second quarter with [Read More]
West Sweeps East in Battle of Bladen
West Bladen Boys 79 East Bladen 45 ELIZABETHTOWN—Jackson Pait blistered the nets for 29 points Tuesday night to lead West Bladen past East Bladen 79-45. With the win, the Knights go to 5-2 on the [Read More]
Jefferson Weaver • Two Brothers on a Rooftop
The big old house was cold, but the brothers were warm on that Christmas Eve when the little boy saw Santa Claus. He was always a curious child, and it sometimes amazed him so many [Read More]
Woman Eggs Bus Driver, CCSO Says
A Whiteville woman was jailed Monday after she allegedly boarded a school bus and egged the driver. Celenia Vitanza, 41, of 402 W. Williamson St., Whiteville was charged with simple assault and trespassing on a [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 10
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Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting (Video)
Lake Waccamaw Town Hall had new faces and closed out old business at Tuesday night’s December meeting. Matt Wilson handed over the reins to Mayor Greg Jacobs after he and the other new board members were sworn in by Clerk of Court Jess Hill. Lynn [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 9
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Lake Christmas Celebrations Rescheduled
After last weekend’s rains drowned out several Christmas programs, Lake Waccamaw has rescheduled its annual candlewalk and parade. The candlewalk will be Thursday at 5:30 p.m. starting at Town Hall on Flemington Drive, and go [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 9
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 8
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LIHEAP Funds Allocated
The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from federal partners. While the funding was delayed following the federal government shutdown, NCDHHS [Read More]
Currie Bids Farewell Tuesday; New Council Sworn In
Whiteville City Council on Tuesday will bid farewell to City Manager Darren Currie. Currie is retiring effective Dec. 3. He came to the city after serving as Lake Waccamaw Town Manager, and previously worked with [Read More]
Clarkton Man Charged in Teen Sex Case
Bladen County deputies arrested a Clarkton man after he allegedly forced a 14 year old girl to have sex. Willie Carthell Graham Jr., who turns 20 years old Wednesday, was held under no bond in [Read More]
Area Girls Basketball Roundup
South Columbus 40, West Columbus 39 TABOR CITY – The South Columbus Girls basketball team rallied in the second half to defeat the Lady Vikings 40-39. West Columbus held an eight-point lead at the half [Read More]
Area Boys Basketball Roundup
South Columbus 41, West Columbus 33 TABOR CITY—South Columbus held West Columbus to 12 points in the first half on their way to a 41-33 victory over the Vikings Friday night in boys basketball. The [Read More]
Murillo Achieves WTS Certification
Eli Murillo, Lead Cosmetology Instructor at Southeastern Community College, has earned certification through the World Trichology Society (WTS), an international organization dedicated to the scientific study of hair and scalp health and the professional education [Read More]
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – Opinions and COMMENTARY
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Two Brothers on a Rooftop
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Ghosts of Christmas Past
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EntertainmentA Near-Perfect Apartment: Why “Friends” Still Captures Our Hearts (1994-2004)
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EntertainmentLost: A Near-Perfect Descent into Mystery and Humanity (2004-2010)
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EntertainmentPlanes, Trains, and Automobiles: A Hilarious, Heartfelt Journey (1987)
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EntertainmentThe Good Place: A Near-Perfect Dive into Ethics, Existentialism, and Exceptional Comedy
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – LOCAL OBITUARIES
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ObituariesKenneth Dale “Monk” Stephens
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ObituariesPeggy (Weatherford) Hayes
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MILITARY / VETERANSDavid “Tony” Anthony Shelley
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ObituariesEarl Jaro Williamson
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ObituariesGerald Dan Meshaw
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ObituariesDarian Donnell Nixon
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ObituariesDoris Elaine Jacobs
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ObituariesWilliam Roy Ball
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ObituariesVan Hung Nguyen
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ObituariesJeannette (Fowler) Williamson
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ObituariesRoy Ward
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ObituariesJeanette (McPherson) Cribb
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ObituariesFaye Wilkins Lewis
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ObituariesRicky Dwayne Thomas
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ObituariesIssac Singleton Jr.
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ObituariesJames Robbie Floyd II
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MILITARY / VETERANSDaniel “Dan” McLeod Sanders
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ObituariesJack “Tim” Timothy Carter
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MILITARY / VETERANSLester Drew
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ObituariesEddie Waddell Davis
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ObituariesPatricia Ann Smith Brown
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ObituariesJames Dale Beck
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ObituariesEthel Mae Carter
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ObituariesWade Burnell Jordan Jr.
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ObituariesSammy Lee “Handyman” Thompson
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ObituariesAmy (Shaw) Thompson
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ObituariesAlice Lee (Phelps) Hilburn
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ObituariesAngiolina (Angie) Dora Orlando Hinson
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ObituariesMildred Williamson
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ObituariesSherlene Barnhill
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ObituariesDouglas “Steven” Shaw
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ObituariesRicky Anthony Williams
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ObituariesDwight Valentino McMillian
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ObituariesCatherine G. Gore
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MILITARY / VETERANSSamuel Edward Jacobs, Jr.
The Latest CCN Headlines
- Weather Update – Tuesday December 16, 2025 December 16, 2025
- Bolton Man Named as Crash Victim December 15, 2025
- The Recipe Corner: Ms. Ila’s Cream Cheese Frosting December 15, 2025
- One Dead in Monday Crash December 15, 2025
- Weather Update – Monday December 15, 2025 December 15, 2025
- Whiteville Boys Pull Out Close Game Against Eagles December 14, 2025
- East Bladen Tops Whiteville in Girls Play December 14, 2025
- EBHS Stomps WBHS Girls December 14, 2025
- Weather Update – Sunday December 14, 2025 December 14, 2025
- The Good News — Weekend Audio Report for December 13, 2025 December 13, 2025
- CCN Business Spotlight – Consumers’ Choice Insurance Agency, Inc. December 13, 2025
- Weather Update – Saturday December 13, 2025 December 13, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec.12 December 12, 2025
- County, City Schools on Two Hour Delay Monday December 12, 2025
- Supporting Children With Unique Needs in Columbus County December 12, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 12 December 12, 2025
- Weather Update – Friday December 12, 2025 December 12, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 11 December 11, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 11 December 11, 2025
- Weather Update – Thursday December 11, 2025 December 11, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 10 December 10, 2025
- Boys and Girls Homes Unveils New Logo, Mission Statement December 10, 2025
- Whiteville Sweeps Vikings in Hoops Action December 10, 2025
- West Sweeps East in Battle of Bladen December 10, 2025
- Jefferson Weaver • Two Brothers on a Rooftop December 10, 2025
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