CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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]
October was a big month for Egamblers in North Carolina, as they placed more than $811 million in online bets. The state Lottery Commission released its October numbers today (Nov. 12). Between Oct. 1 and [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 12, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
A new surgery technique is being used to improve the outcome of prostate surgery in Columbus County. Columbus Regional Healthcare System is among the first in the region to offer Aquablation® therapy with the new [Read More]
Shane Hardee of the N.C. Forest Service was awarded the state’s highest honor last week, the Order of the Longleaf Pine. District Forest Michael Rhodes and Chris Meggs, who recently retired from the NCFS, presented [Read More]
While there was virtually no accumulation, Columbus and Bladen counties had an unusual November snow Monday. The brief bout of flurries, mixed with rain in most places, may be the earliest recorded in the area. [Read More]
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) proudly celebrated a record-breaking year for its Bright Ideas education grant program, awarding $62,000 to 57 local teachers during its annual Bright Ideas Awards Luncheon on Nov. 6 at BEMC [Read More]
A popular brand of baby formula is being recalled due to possible contamination, with a possible case in North Carolina. The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services along with Agriculture and Consumer Services are [Read More]
Southeastern Community College has signed new partnerships with three North Carolina universities to streamline the enrollment process. Western Carolina, N.C. State and UNC-Pembroke are all offering “Connect” programs, SCC announced Monday. The guaranteed admission programs [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Comments are being sought on a proposed new hospital planned for eastern Columbus County. Columbus Regional Healthcare System has filed a certificate of need application with the N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services to [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced extended hours for NCServes and the launch of AskMeNC, two initiatives that expand access to care for North Carolina’s veterans and their families. These efforts strengthen the [Read More]
TABOR CITY — Southeastern Conference Co-Champions South Columbus came out Friday night on a mission, and took the first round victory over West Bladen 38-0 in the 3A playoffs. Their mission was to quash the [Read More]
Veterans Day is Tuesday, and two events are scheduled to honor those who have served the country. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I. At 11 a.m. on Nov. [Read More]
A missing girl was found near Sawmill Apartments in Whiteville around noon today. Jessica Diaz, 13, of Kelly was reported missing Sunday night, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. She was last seen leaving [Read More]
Beginning Nov. 10, the N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20 percent discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel throughout November. The discount applies to the first $500 [Read More]
The second time wasn’t exactly the charm for a juvenile who broke into a Whiteville vape shop. Whiteville Police were called to the World Vape and Tobacco at the intersection of West Williamson and J.K. [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
CAMDEN — West Columbus saw its season come to an end Friday in a first round 2A playoff loss 33-30 to Camden County. The Vikings rallied from a 26-14 deficit in the fourth quarter to [Read More]
Note—Many folks forget that Veteran’s Day is the descendant of Armistice Day, when World War I, the “war to end all wars,” officially ended. At the request of a more modern veteran, I offer this [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 7, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
In Buxton, East Columbus saw their soccer season end Thursday in a second round loss to Cape Hatteras 2-0 in the 1A playoffs. Graham Stutts and Liam Van Druten scored goals for the Hurricanes in [Read More]
North Carolina families who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, will begin seeing partial November benefits loaded onto their EBT cards today (Nov. 7). The N.C. [Read More]
Two men are charged with illegal dumping after they were caught red-handed unloading trash from a U-Haul truck Wednesday, the sheriff’s office reported. Jashawn Anthony Brown, 23, of 147 Godwin Trail, Chadbourn, and Shaun Khalil [Read More]
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