COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – THE LATEST FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Saturday November 1, 2025
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Front PageThe Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for November 1, 2025
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COLUMBUS CONNECTIONWeekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Local Flooding Issues, Tax Increases, and Municipal Elections and Future Developments
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Front PageMissing Man Located Safe
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Front PageCCN Daily News Briefs for October 31, 2025
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 31, 2025
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BusinessCCN Business Spotlight – Squatch Signs Custom Graphics
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 31, 2025
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Friday October 31, 2025
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Front PageCCN Daily News Briefs for October 30, 2025
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Front PageAG Warns of THC Gummies at Halloween
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 30, 2025
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ElectionsMayoral Candidate’s Video Raises Eyebrows
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Front PageFair Bluff Police Jail Four in Drug Raids
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Thursday October 30, 2025
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 30, 2025
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Front PageCCN Daily News Briefs for October 29, 2025
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Front PageCCN Community Hero
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 29, 2025
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Front PageThree Charged with Beating Inmate
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Front PageDomestic Violence Suspect Charged with Drugs in Jail
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BusinessSCC Chosen for Aspen Competition
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Godzilla, Furries and Phones
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Front PageWoman Charged with Beating Child with Belt
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Front PageDWI Roundup for Oct. 23-29, 2025
AG Warns of THC Gummies at Halloween
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 31, 2025
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CCN Business Spotlight – Squatch Signs Custom Graphics
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KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: What Can We Learn from Jesus Turning Water into Wine?
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Weather Update – Saturday November 1, 2025
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COLUMBUUS COUNTY NEWS – HEALTH HEADLINES
AG Warns of THC Gummies at Halloween
Mayo Clinic Minute: Are Supplements Safe for Cancer Patients?
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – LOCAL OBITUARIES
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ObituariesJimmy Keels Williamson Jr.
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ObituariesLorena (Jordan) Soles
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ObituariesKathy Sharon (Herring) Barnhill
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ObituariesJerry Ray Harrell
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ObituariesLuther Nelson Lanning
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ObituariesAnna Rose (Nance) Blanton
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ObituariesPhyllis Jeanette Suggs Long
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ObituariesDenise Marie Desanty
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ObituariesEugene Craven Smith
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ObituariesJosephine Cartrette
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ObituariesNoel Delane Moore
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MILITARY / VETERANSJustina (Moody) Clatty
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ObituariesTerry Lee Nance
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ObituariesHelen Monroe
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MILITARY / VETERANSEarl Cleveland Goins (age 100)
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ObituariesAnna Maxine Goins Jordan
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MILITARY / VETERANSRandy Walter Hayes
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ObituariesNorma June Baker Barrett
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ObituariesRoderick Drouin Sprinkle
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ObituariesJoe Frank Rich
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ObituariesRoxann Elizabeth (Taunton) Turk
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ObituariesMaxine Russell Nichols
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ObituariesBerteneta Cummings Figueroa
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ObituariesDixie Lee (Nobles) McKee
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ObituariesJohnny Sasser
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COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – COMMENTARY
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COLUMBUS CONNECTIONWeekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Local Flooding Issues, Tax Increases, and Municipal Elections and Future Developments
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EntertainmentThe Substance: A Glorious, Gory, and Gut-Wrenching Triumph (2024)
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EntertainmentThat 70s Show: A Totally Groovy Ride Down Memory Lane (1998-2006)
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Godzilla, Furries and Phones
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COLUMBUS CONNECTIONWeekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Mike Creen from the Veterans Day Parade, and Amanda Irwin from the NC Boys and Girls Home
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EntertainmentZ Nation: A Gloriously Goofy Apocalypse Worth Sinking Your Teeth Into
The Latest CCN Headlines
- Jimmy Keels Williamson Jr. November 1, 2025
- Lorena (Jordan) Soles November 1, 2025
- Kathy Sharon (Herring) Barnhill November 1, 2025
- Jerry Ray Harrell November 1, 2025
- Weather Update – Saturday November 1, 2025 November 1, 2025
- The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for November 1, 2025 November 1, 2025
- Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Local Flooding Issues, Tax Increases, and Municipal Elections and Future Developments November 1, 2025
- Missing Man Located Safe October 31, 2025
- Luther Nelson Lanning October 31, 2025
- Anna Rose (Nance) Blanton October 31, 2025
- Phyllis Jeanette Suggs Long October 31, 2025
- Denise Marie Desanty October 31, 2025
- CCN Daily News Briefs for October 31, 2025 October 31, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 31, 2025 October 31, 2025
- CCN Business Spotlight – Squatch Signs Custom Graphics October 31, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 31, 2025 October 31, 2025
- Weather Update – Friday October 31, 2025 October 31, 2025
- CCN Daily News Briefs for October 30, 2025 October 30, 2025
- AG Warns of THC Gummies at Halloween October 30, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 30, 2025 October 30, 2025
- Mayoral Candidate’s Video Raises Eyebrows October 30, 2025
- The Substance: A Glorious, Gory, and Gut-Wrenching Triumph (2024) October 30, 2025
- Fair Bluff Police Jail Four in Drug Raids October 30, 2025
- Weather Update – Thursday October 30, 2025 October 30, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 30, 2025 October 30, 2025
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County
Missing Man Located Safe
9 p.m. update The elderly man who was missing on Braswell Road has been found safe. Mr. Danny Britt was found in a cornfield in the Evergreen community, Sheriff Bill Rogers said. Britt was transported [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 31, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 31, 2025
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AG Warns of THC Gummies at Halloween
State officials are urging parents to ensure their trick or treaters don’t have a special surprise in their candy bags this Halloween. Attorney General Jeff Jackson is reminding North Carolinians to be careful they’re not [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 30, 2025
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Mayoral Candidate’s Video Raises Eyebrows
A Whiteville mayoral candidate said in an Instagram reel in June that she was targeted by a restaurant patron who used influence and tried to have her arrested by Whiteville Police. Brittany Payne is on [Read More]
Fair Bluff Police Jail Four in Drug Raids
Two alleged dealers and two fugitives were jailed after early morning narcotics raids in Fair Bluff Thursday (today). Ernest Lavon McLeod, 45; Anthony Jama Bethea, 35; Nieasha McLeod, 20; and Anthony Haynes, 59 were all [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 30, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 29, 2025
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Three Charged with Beating Inmate
Three murder suspects at the county detention center have been charged with beating another inmate. Inmates Kenneth Wooten, Tallis Vereen and Julius Stephens all face charges of assault inflicting serious injury. Bond was set at [Read More]
Domestic Violence Suspect Charged with Drugs in Jail
Deputies arrested a woman after she allegedly violated a restraining order and tried to bring narcotics into the county detention center. Jessica Akins, 36, of 111 Barbcrest Dr., Whiteville, was charged with possession of heroin [Read More]
SCC Chosen for Aspen Competition
The Aspen Institute has named Southeastern Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and [Read More]
Jefferson Weaver • Godzilla, Furries and Phones
One of my favorite Halloween costumes ever was a sign of my mother’s love. She spent weeks sewing a Godzilla costume; she even engineered a series of rings and twine to keep my tail from [Read More]
Woman Charged with Beating Child with Belt
Child abuse charges have been filed against a woman who allegedly beat her son with a belt. Gina Ann Soles, 35, of 4846 Old Stake Rd., Chadbourn, was arrested early today (Oct. 29) on two [Read More]
DWI Roundup for Oct. 23-29, 2025
Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]
Henry Lowrie Focus of Society Meeting
The history and legend behind a Robeson County outlaw will be discussed at the Nov. 8 meeting of the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society. Dr. Lawrence Locklear of UNC-Pembroke will speak on Henry Berry Lowrie [Read More]
Area Soccer Roundup: Pack Wins, Tournament Delayed
WHITEVILLE– Whiteville continued its momentum Monday with a 2-1 win over Red Springs. The Pack has been hot of late, winning six out of its last seven matches. The loss was costly for the Red [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 29, 2025
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DOT to Begin Work on Madison Street Project
One of the worst spots for flooding along Madison Street in Whiteville is scheduled for a major upgrade starting in 2027. Whiteville City Manager Darren Currie briefed the city council on the project at Tuesday’s [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 28, 2025
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East Bladen Blanks Union 38-0
UNION — East Bladen used its ground attack to chew up 299 yards in its victory over Union High 38-0 Friday night. East Bladen scored first to take a 6-0 lead with 14 seconds left [Read More]
Home, Vehicle Hit by Gunfire
Detectives are investigating two separate shooting incidents that were reported at neighboring addresses Saturday. Deputies were called to the 12000 block of Old Lake Road just before 2 p.m. after residents found their home had [Read More]
Suspect Commits Suicide at Lake
Updated 4 p.m. Oct. 29 The suspect in a double homicide in Hoke County killed himself at the Boys and Girls Home Chapel at Lake Waccamaw late Monday. The victims in the case have been [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 28, 2025
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North Duplin Cruises Past Gators 53-12
CALYPSO — North Duplin overcame a slow start to defeat East Columbus 53-12 in. Friday’;s football action. Carnell Phillips led the Rebels with 251 yards rushing on 22 carries for four touchdowns in the rout. [Read More]
State Says SNAP Not Funded in November
See related story: Popup Food Distribution events set. The state Department of Health and Human Services announced today (Monday) that the November benefits for the 1.4 million North Carolinians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition [Read More]
Pop-Up Markets Set for Nov. 3, 11
Related story: SNAP Benefits will not be extended in November. Two popup markets hosted by the Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina will be held in Columbus next week. The markets will be held: Monday, [Read More]














































