Good evening, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Wednesday evening, November 20, 2024. A strong cold front is approaching the I-95 corridor as I write this (8:36 PM Wednesday). This front will [Read More]
County Commissioners want to further tighten the proposed ordinance regulating vape and tobacco stores in Columbus County. The proposal viewed in Monday’s first reading called for any business with 75% of sales from vape products [Read More]
News Brief for November 20, 2024 The City of Whiteville is seeking candidates to fill the position of Utility Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department. www.whitevillenc.gov County Commissioners want to further tighten the proposed [Read More]
A teacher at Thomas Academy is being held under no bond on child sex charges. Jody Watts, 49, was arrested today (Wednesday) and booked into the county detention center at 10:54 a.m. He is charged [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 20th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Attempted murder and maiming charges have been filed against a Bladen County woman who allegedly stabbed a man with a screwdriver, and chewed off part of his nose. Sandra Lynette Davis, 53, of Fayetteville, ius [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 20th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Lake Waccamaw’s Town Board Meeting in its entirety from November 19th, 2024 Our Videographer was Crystal Faircloth. This video, along with other community videos can be found on CCTV – Columbus County TV’s YouTube Channel.
Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Tuesday evening, November 19, 2024. One final warm day for a while expected on Wednesday ahead of a strong cold front which will move through during [Read More]
CCN News Briefs for November 19, 2024 The National Weather Service has released its winter outlook for North Carolina, and it’s not good unless you’re a mosquito. The extended forecast calls for a warm, unusually [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 19th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Multiple homes were hit in an apparent drive-by shooting near Tabor City Monday night. The sheriff’s office reported that Dep. D. Hilburn responded to the call after at least three homes were shot Monday. Hilburn [Read More]
Rep. Brenden Jones of Tabor City was elected Majority Leader of the state house today (Tuesday) by an overwhelming majority of his colleagues. “This vote of confidence means so much to me, and I am [Read More]
Almost every evening, I get home, change shoes, toss my necktie and sigh. My bride brings me a cup of coffee or a glass of tea, I mess with the dogs, she starts supper, and [Read More]
Courtesy N.C Forest Service Invasive species is a term that often sparks debate. The meaning of ‘invasive’ can be subjective, which further muddies the water and often leads to misuse of the term. The U.S. [Read More]
The agency tasked with administering relief funds to victims of Matthew and Florence is hundreds of millions of dollars over budget, and cannot account for where the rebuilding money has gone. Rep. Brenden Jones and [Read More]
A teenager was struck in the face with an axe Monday while defending his stepmother. Warrants have been issued for the male suspect in the case. Patrick Gatlin, 39, a black male, is wanted for [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 19th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Good evening, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Monday November 18, 2024. Unseasonably warm temps on Tuesday ahead of a strong cold front that will crash through the area late Wednesday. Warm, [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 18th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Inns and accessory dwellings are on the agenda for Lake Waccamaw Commissioners Tuesday. In August, the board of adjustments heard an appeal from Lynn Hinnant, who wants to renovate ten rooms at the Lake Waccamaw [Read More]
An altercation involving as many as ten people devolved into gunfire near Tabor City Sunday. No one was injured in the incident, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called to the 1300 block [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 18th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with the weather update for Sunday evening, November 17, 2024. High pressure overhead will push offshore for Monday. This sets up a southwesterly wind flow which will bring warmer temps to [Read More]
Cutting Ribbons for Two New Businesses in Downtown Whiteville Columbus County has two new places to eat, drink, and enjoy some live entertainment in downtown Whiteville. The city is growing, and with the addition of [Read More]
Good evening everyone, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Saturday evening, November 16, 2024. High pressure will remain firmly in control of our weather through at least the first half of Tuesday. [Read More]
The 17th annual Carolina Youth Challenge is Saturday (Nov. 16) in Winnabow. There’s a treeing contest at 12:30, followed by the AKC-recognized YEP training class at 2:30, bench show at 3:30, and a one hour hunt [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 15th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
A shoplifting call turned into a life-changing mission and an award for a Whiteville Police lieutenant. Lt. Thomas Riggins was honored with a Chief’s Commendation Award by WPD Chief Doug Ipock on Tuesday at Whiteville [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 15th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Good evening folks, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Thursday November 14, 2024. Some beneficial rain showers came to the area today thanks to a passing frontal system. Not a drought-buster by [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 14th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Sometimes I really worry about my friends and family in Sub Carolina, also known as the Palmetto State of South Carolina. Every time you turn around, they have problems with invasive species. Armadillos, Tegu lizards, [Read More]
State officials say 283 more DNA matches have been verified during this fiscal year, allow investigators more evidence to track and solve crimes. In October, the State Crime Lab uploaded 1,183 samples to the CODIS database, which led [Read More]
A woman is being held under no bond after allegedly striking a road worker with her vehicle and fleeing the scene. Chloe Sagendorf, 27, was charged with felony hit and run resulting in death, felony [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 14th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Periods of rain expected Thursday into Thursday night as a frontal system crosses the region. Modeling suggests a pretty decent rainfall between one-half and one-inch through the period. This will help a little bit with [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 13th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
An investigation by county Vice Narcotics detectives and the Patrol Division led to the arrest of two armed felons who were manufacturing marijuana, according to the sheriff’s office. Dustin Randall Duncan, 34, and Regina Earl [Read More]
In Whiteville, finding the perfect spot for a night out is all about the vibe. Do you want a lively, social atmosphere with plenty of energy, or something more relaxed where you can wind down [Read More]
A Clarkton area man will serve 11 to 14 years in prison after assaulting and attempting to immolate his father. In Bladen County Superior court Tuesday (Nov. 12), Kirby Elkins entered guilty pleas to charges [Read More]
Whiteville Police Chief Douglas Ipock announced Tuesday that he will retire next year. “It’s hard,” Ipock told the city council. “You have become my family.” The Craven County native came to Whiteville in 2019, having [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 13th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Hello readers, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Tuesday evening, November 12, 2024. Seasonable (well, perhaps slightly below normal) temperatures are likely for your Wednesday with mostly sunny skies thanks to high [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 12th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
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