COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – THE LATEST FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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Front PageNWTF Waterways Program Opens Application Period
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BusinessWhy Group Dental Insurance Pays Off Greatly For Small Businesses
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Front PageUPDATED: Mother, Boyfriend Charged with Rape of Girl
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 25, 2025
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Tuesday November 25, 2025
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Front PageCCN Daily News Briefs for November 24, 2025
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Front PageEast Bladen Wins 38-21: Advances To Face Tarboro
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Front PageEast Columbus Season Ends in Robbinsville, 54-7
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 24, 2025
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Front PageShooter Sought in East End
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Front PageSuspect Sought in Construction Scam
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Front PageThanksgiving Seatbelt Crackdown Underway
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BusinessUnderstanding Professional Liability Coverage in ABA Insurance Plans
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Front PageThe Recipe Corner: Chocolate Fudge Pie
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Front PageHurricane Response ‘Was a Disaster,’ Auditor Says
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Church NewsKIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: How Can You Give Thanks In Everything?
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Front PageVolunteers, Guests Needed for Thanksgiving Dinners
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 24, 2025
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Monday November 24, 2025
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Front PageCCN Daily News Briefs for November 23, 2025
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Saturday November 22, 2025
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COLUMBUS CONNECTIONWeekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – The Jeffrey Epstein Case, the Needed Improvements for Animal Protective Services, and Reasons to Be Thankful in Columbus County
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Front PageCCN Daily News Briefs for November 21, 2025
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Front PageJury Finds Child Molester Guilty
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Why I’m Thankful
Hurricane Response ‘Was a Disaster,’ Auditor Says
by Jefferson Weaver in Front Page 0
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 25, 2025
by Jeff Allen Jones in Front Page 0
Why Group Dental Insurance Pays Off Greatly For Small Businesses
by Columbus County News in Business 0
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: How Can You Give Thanks In Everything?
by Columbus County News in Church News 0
Weather Update – Tuesday November 25, 2025
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COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County
UPDATED: Mother, Boyfriend Charged with Rape of Girl
• Male suspect is awaiting charges for 2020 abuse of infant. The mother of a child has been charged with allowing her daughter to be raped by the mother’s boyfriend. Mary Angie Barnhill, 39, and [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 25, 2025
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East Bladen Wins 38-21: Advances To Face Tarboro
ELIZABETHTOWN– A false start on a two-point conversion changed the momentum from Manteo back to the Eagles Friday night at East Bladen, as the Eagles advance to the 2A Eastern semi-finals with a 38-21 victory [Read More]
East Columbus Season Ends in Robbinsville, 54-7
ROBBINSVILLE — East Columbus saw its magical season end Friday night in a 54-7 loss to Robbinsville. With the win, Robbinsville advances to the 1A Eastern Finals Nov. 28 to host South Davidson (11-1), a [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 24, 2025
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Shooter Sought in East End
Deputies are searching for a female suspect who may have fired a shot during a disturbance in Riegelwood Friday. Deputies were called to Mookie Lane around 7:40 p.m., the report said. The caller to 911 [Read More]
Suspect Sought in Construction Scam
Detectives are seeking leads about an alleged contractor fraud suspect. The sheriff’s office said the victims in the case paid the contractor an $1,800 cash deposit for repairs on a Hunter Avenue home in 2021, [Read More]
Thanksgiving Seatbelt Crackdown Underway
Lower gas prices mean more people on the roads this year for the Thanksgiving holiday, traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year. With millions expected to travel on North Carolina roads this [Read More]
Hurricane Response ‘Was a Disaster,’ Auditor Says
As hurricane season winds down, a storm is building over State Auditor Dave Boliek’s exhaustive report on the N.C. Office of Resilience and Recovery (NCORR). NCORR was established to funnel relief funds to homeowners in [Read More]
Volunteers, Guests Needed for Thanksgiving Dinners
A number of area organizations are offering opportunities to help provide Thanksgiving meals for the needy this week. Capture Community Center in Loris, SC will have their annual community Thanksgiving dinner giveaway on Nov. 25 beginning at [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 24, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 24, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 21, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Jury Finds Child Molester Guilty
A Columbus County jury took less than an hour to find Cleon Cortez guilty of child sex crimes today (Nov. 21). Cleon Cortez, 53, was found guilty of taking indecent liberties with a minor and [Read More]
Jefferson Weaver • Why I’m Thankful
I love Thanksgiving. The holiday is all too often forgotten, what with Halloween barely wrapping up before Santa Claus starts slamming Merry Commercialmas in everyone’s face, with a shopping day or two thrown in between. [Read More]
Area Basketball Action Complicated by Football Playoffs
With several local football teams in the playoffs, basketball schedules are going to be confusing over the next week. With that in mind, here is your local roundup: East Bladen Girls 57 North Brunswick 40 [Read More]
New Trooper Heading for Columbus
The State Highway Patrol today announced 55 new troopers graduated from its 166 Basic Patrol School, and one of them is coming to Columbus County. Christopher Renzi will begin work here Dec. 10. The troopers [Read More]
Keep An Eye Out for Sleepy Bears
Slumber time for black bears is quickly approaching, and in some cases, already happening. Now is the time to start bear proofing residential and commercial properties to discourage winter denning. Black bears in North Carolina can start [Read More]
Caldis Street Owners Propose City Take Property
Two vacant lots between Caldis and Franklin streets in Whiteville may become a retention pond. Amber Ransom Leonard, Glenda Holt Ransom and Timmy Ransom are requesting that the city of Whiteville consider acquiring 152 and [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 20, 2025
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Lady Gators Win; East Boys Fall
LAKE WACCAMAW — East Columbus boys basketball team came out in the season opener looking for a victory against West Bladen. What they got was a buzzsaw as the Knights crushed East Columbus 68-32. Jackson [Read More]
Powell Bill Funds Announced
The N.C. Department of Transportation is distributing more than $185.6 million in State Street Aid to the 508 qualified municipalities that participate in the Powell Bill program. The annual allocation is disbursed to cities and [Read More]
Driver Injured in Bus/Truck Wreck
The driver of a Columbus County school bus was injured Wednesday when the bus and a work truck collided near Nakina. No children were on the bus at the time of the wreck, according to [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 20, 2025
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Lake Waccamaw’s Town Board Meeting for November 2025
The Town of Lake Waccamaw had their Town Board Meeting on November 18th, 2025. You can watch the meeting in its entirety at below, or on the CCTV YouTube Channel at www.ColumbusCountyTV.com.
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 19, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 19, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Shelter Reopens to Intakes After Transfer Delayed
Columbus Animal Protective services has reopened the shelter to intakes. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the shelter was closed to new arrivals due to the anticipated arrival of 34 dogs in a pending animal cruelty case. [Read More]
Election Filing Begins Dec. 1
Filing for local, state and U.S. Congress primary races begins Dec. 1. The March 3 party primaries will determine who will be on the November General Election Ballot. If a party does not provide a [Read More]
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – LOCAL OBITUARIES
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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.
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ObituariesPaul “Gene” Nance Jr.
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ObituariesHugh Alexander Jacobs
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MILITARY / VETERANSDannie Ray Parker
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Church NewsReverend Junious “Nee” Napoleon Webb
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ObituariesLarry Douglas Benoy
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ObituariesJamie Leigh (Greenwood) Parker
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ObituariesNell (Lennon) Caviness
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ObituariesKaren Rae (Peterson) Nobles
The Latest CCN Headlines
- NWTF Waterways Program Opens Application Period November 25, 2025
- Van Hung Nguyen November 25, 2025
- Why Group Dental Insurance Pays Off Greatly For Small Businesses November 25, 2025
- UPDATED: Mother, Boyfriend Charged with Rape of Girl November 25, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 25, 2025 November 25, 2025
- Weather Update – Tuesday November 25, 2025 November 25, 2025
- Jeannette (Fowler) Williamson November 24, 2025
- CCN Daily News Briefs for November 24, 2025 November 24, 2025
- East Bladen Wins 38-21: Advances To Face Tarboro November 24, 2025
- East Columbus Season Ends in Robbinsville, 54-7 November 24, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 24, 2025 November 24, 2025
- Shooter Sought in East End November 24, 2025
- Suspect Sought in Construction Scam November 24, 2025
- Thanksgiving Seatbelt Crackdown Underway November 24, 2025
- Understanding Professional Liability Coverage in ABA Insurance Plans November 24, 2025
- The Recipe Corner: Chocolate Fudge Pie November 24, 2025
- Hurricane Response ‘Was a Disaster,’ Auditor Says November 24, 2025
- KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: How Can You Give Thanks In Everything? November 24, 2025
- Volunteers, Guests Needed for Thanksgiving Dinners November 24, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 24, 2025 November 24, 2025
- Weather Update – Monday November 24, 2025 November 24, 2025
- Roy Ward November 23, 2025
- CCN Daily News Briefs for November 23, 2025 November 23, 2025
- Weather Update – Saturday November 22, 2025 November 22, 2025
- Jeanette (McPherson) Cribb November 21, 2025
COLUMBUUS COUNTY NEWS – HEALTH HEADLINES
Why Group Dental Insurance Pays Off Greatly For Small Businesses
Mayo Clinic Minute: Managing Type 2 Diabetes
CHURCH NEWS – Submit your news to churchnews@columbuscountynews.com
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – Opinions and COMMENTARY
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COLUMBUS CONNECTIONWeekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – The Jeffrey Epstein Case, the Needed Improvements for Animal Protective Services, and Reasons to Be Thankful in Columbus County
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Why I’m Thankful
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COLUMBUS CONNECTIONWeekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – The Government Shutdown, SNAP Benefits, Outdated Wildlife Management Laws, and ICE in Charlotte
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EntertainmentA Masterclass in Suspense: The Black Phone 2 Delivers on Its Promise (2025 – 9.5/10)
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EntertainmentShameless (American): Gallaghers, Grit, and Glorious Messes (2011-2021)
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • The Hunt for Fall’s Peace




















































