COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – THE LATEST FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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BusinessTabor Talk for Nov. 19
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Front PageBladen’s Davis Takes Second in World Peanut Championship
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Front PageEagles Rout Union 50-0
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Front PageDrugs Lead to Child Abuse Charge
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Church NewsKIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: How Do You Know If You’re Going To Heaven?
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Front PageSex Offender Arrested Trying to Check Out Student
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 17, 2025
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Monday November 17, 2025
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CCN Weather UpdateFire Danger Increases
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Front PageEast Columbus Stuns North Stokes 32-21
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Front PageAyden-Grifton Slips Past Whiteville 27-26
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Front PageNortheastern Ends Stallions Season 56-21
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Front PageCCN Daily News Briefs for November 16, 2025
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Saturday November 15, 2025
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Front PageThe Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for November 15, 2025
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COLUMBUS CONNECTIONWeekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – The Government Shutdown, SNAP Benefits, Outdated Wildlife Management Laws, and ICE in Charlotte
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Front PageCCN COMMUNITY HERO
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Front PageCCN Daily News Briefs for November 14, 2025
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 14, 2025
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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
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Front PageSNAP Benefits Load Friday, State Says
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BusinessMayo Clinic Minute: It’s the Season for Cluster Headaches
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 14, 2025
SNAP Benefits Load Friday, State Says
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 17, 2025
by Jeff Allen Jones in Front Page 0
Tabor Talk for Nov. 19
by Staff Report in Business 0
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: How Do You Know If You’re Going To Heaven?
by Columbus County News in Church News 0
Weather Update – Monday November 17, 2025
by Christopher Cawley in CCN Weather Update 0
COLUMBUUS COUNTY NEWS – HEALTH HEADLINES
SNAP Benefits Load Friday, State Says
Mayo Clinic Minute: It’s the Season for Cluster Headaches
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – LOCAL OBITUARIES
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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
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MILITARY / VETERANSFoster Maloy Harper
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ObituariesKimberly Adams Wells
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ObituariesJames Edwin Hammond
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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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COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – Opinions and COMMENTARY
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BusinessTabor Talk for Nov. 19
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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
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Me and Mister Jimmy
The Latest CCN Headlines
- Tabor Talk for Nov. 19 November 17, 2025
- Bladen’s Davis Takes Second in World Peanut Championship November 17, 2025
- Eagles Rout Union 50-0 November 17, 2025
- Drugs Lead to Child Abuse Charge November 17, 2025
- KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: How Do You Know If You’re Going To Heaven? November 17, 2025
- Sex Offender Arrested Trying to Check Out Student November 17, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 17, 2025 November 17, 2025
- Weather Update – Monday November 17, 2025 November 17, 2025
- Fire Danger Increases November 16, 2025
- East Columbus Stuns North Stokes 32-21 November 16, 2025
- Ayden-Grifton Slips Past Whiteville 27-26 November 16, 2025
- Northeastern Ends Stallions Season 56-21 November 16, 2025
- CCN Daily News Briefs for November 16, 2025 November 16, 2025
- Weather Update – Saturday November 15, 2025 November 15, 2025
- The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for November 15, 2025 November 15, 2025
- Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – The Government Shutdown, SNAP Benefits, Outdated Wildlife Management Laws, and ICE in Charlotte November 15, 2025
- CCN COMMUNITY HERO November 14, 2025
- CCN Daily News Briefs for November 14, 2025 November 14, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 14, 2025 November 14, 2025
- A Masterclass in Suspense: The Black Phone 2 Delivers on Its Promise (2025 – 9.5/10) November 14, 2025
- Shameless (American): Gallaghers, Grit, and Glorious Messes (2011-2021) November 14, 2025
- Jefferson Weaver • The Hunt for Fall’s Peace November 14, 2025
- SNAP Benefits Load Friday, State Says November 14, 2025
- Mayo Clinic Minute: It’s the Season for Cluster Headaches November 14, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 14, 2025 November 14, 2025
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County
Tabor Talk for Nov. 19
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We sure are getting close to Thanksgiving. It seems like each year we tend to move into Christmas right after Halloween. Nothing wrong with that at [Read More]
Bladen’s Davis Takes Second in World Peanut Championship
Daryl Davis and D’s Nutz of Elizabethtown took second place in the Boiled Peanut World Championship at Murrells Inlet, S.C. Nov. 16 at Suck, Bang, Blow Bar and Grill. All proceeds from the event go [Read More]
Eagles Rout Union 50-0
ELIZABETHTOWN — East Bladen came out rested and sharp in their 50-0 rout of Union Friday night in the second round of the 2A playoffs. 0 The two-week rest from a bye week and a [Read More]
Drugs Lead to Child Abuse Charge
Skipping court led to drug and child abuse charges for a Chadbourn-area man Thursday. John Warren Richardson, 52, was held under no bond, charged with failure to appear on charges of possessing stolen property, misdemeanor [Read More]
Sex Offender Arrested Trying to Check Out Student
A registered sex offender was arrested Thursday when he was flagged by the Whiteville High School computer system. Agustin Rojas Jr., 46, of 110 Reaves Ferry Rd., Nakina, was held under a $1,000 secured bond, [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 17, 2025
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Fire Danger Increases
State Forest Service officials issued a red flag warning for fire conditions across the entire state Sunday. No burn bans have been issued locally, but fire officials are discouraging any type of outdoor burning due [Read More]
East Columbus Stuns North Stokes 32-21
DANBURY — East Columbus rallied from three points down in the fourth quarter to upset North Stokes 32-21 in the second round of the 1A playoffs Friday night. The last playoff victory for the Gators [Read More]
Ayden-Grifton Slips Past Whiteville 27-26
WHITEVILLE — Ayden-Grifton saw a 20-point half time lead slip away but held off a furious Wolfpack rally to win 27-26 Friday night. With the win, the Chargers advance to the third round of the [Read More]
Northeastern Ends Stallions Season 56-21
ELIZABETH CITY — Northeastern continued to be a thorn in the Columbus County football side as the Eagles defeated South Columbus 56-21 Friday night in the second round of the 3A playoffs. The Northeastern Eagles [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 14, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 14, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Jefferson Weaver • The Hunt for Fall’s Peace
The tulip poplar in my front yard changed clothes last week. Seemingly overnight, the leaves went from green to brown and yellow. A stiffening breeze Saturday meant the leaves began falling in earnest, adding to [Read More]
SNAP Benefits Load Friday, State Says
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning (today). Approximately 600,000 households should see the full benefit amount loaded on [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 14, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 14, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 13, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 13, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
One Dead After N.C. 87 Wreck
Developing story A driver died after apparently tried to avoid a dead animal on N.C. 87 near the county line this morning. Traffic was tied up for hours after the crash, which occurred just before [Read More]
Crews on Scene of N.C. 87 Crash
Developing story Fire and rescue crews are working on a major crash in the 4500 block of N.C. 87 in Riegelwood. Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue posted on social media that traffic is being delayed, and lane closures [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 13, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 13, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 12, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
DWI Roundup for Oct. 23-Nov. 9
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 Gambling Numbers Continue to Rise
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
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 12, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 11, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
New Prostate Treatment Used at CRHS
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]
Hardee Awarded Order of the Longleaf Pine
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]
Unusual Snow Passes Through; Fire Danger Increased Today
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]
BEMC Rewards Bright Ideas
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]






















































