COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – TODAY’S FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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CCN Daily News Briefs
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (December 23, 2024)
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Teacher, Foster Parent Charged in Child Sex Offenses
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Three SC Killers Get Biden Commutations
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Weather Update – Monday December 23, 2024
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CCN Radio News — Morning News (December 23, 2024)
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CCN Daily News Briefs
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Tabor City: What Are My Options?
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Leesville Show Lights Up Holiday Season
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The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver with Holiday Stories
Old Lake Interchange to Close Dec. 19
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Jones Elected Majority Leader
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The Good News – Weekend Audio Report (December 21, 2024)
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COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – LOCAL OBITUARIES
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Thomas Calvin Green
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Mary Kate (Powell) Allen
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Frosty Bell (Vereen) Davis
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Frances Carolyn Williamson
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Lora Lee (Grice) Shelley
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Larry Wayne Cribb
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Franklin “Frankie” Dale Gore II
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Barbara Ann Strickland Hamilton
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Albert Lee Soles
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Ernest Lewis Franklin
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Grant Blocker, Jr.
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James Kendrick Bradford
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Harold Lee Norris
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Janice Harris Byrd
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James Walter DiCicco
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Barry Jay Simpson
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Mary Susanne (Martin) Nobles
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Edward Braxton
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Michael Pendarvis
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Deaconess Lila R. Galloway
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Betty Jo Ward Carter
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Elaine Nix
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Dorothy Ann Edwards Batten
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Clay Carlton Hagood
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Peggy Crawford Bowers Seiden
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – COMMENTARY
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The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver with Holiday Stories
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Jefferson Weaver• The Angel in the Trashcan
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Jefferson Weaver • Two Brothers and a Rooftop
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The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary
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The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary
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The Columbus Connection: Commentary for Nov. 30, 2024
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County
CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for December 23, 2024 A retired Robeson County principal is in jail under two million dollars bond on sex charges. Paul Nelson Locklear, 53, was arrested in Columbus County Saturday. He has [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (December 23, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for December 23, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Teacher, Foster Parent Charged in Child Sex Offenses
Robeson County deputies arrested a Pembroke teacher and foster parent on multiple child sex offenses Saturday. Paul Nelson Locklear, 53, was arrested in Columbus County by Robeson investigators. The RCSO did not say where he [Read More]
Three SC Killers Get Biden Commutations
President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 convicted murderers Monday (Today), including three tied to high profile cases with regional connections. Biden issued the commutations as incoming President Elect Donald Trump vowed to [Read More]
Weather Update – Monday December 23, 2024
Greetings readers, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your CCN weather update for Monday December 23, 2024. The biggest thing to talk about this week will be the area of low pressure that will quickly [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning News (December 23, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for December 23, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for December 22, 2024 A retired Robeson County Principal is in jail under two million dollars bond on sex charges. Paul Nelson Locklear, 53, was arrested in Columbus County Saturday. He has [Read More]
Tabor City: What Are My Options?
By Justin Williamson This week I am going to begin a series called: “What Are My Options” where I will be sharing the known establishments to grab a bite or brew in each section of [Read More]
Leesville Show Lights Up Holiday Season
There is no doubt that Christmas is Corey Lee’s favorite holiday. More than 50,000 Christmas lights shine bright at Leesville, as his display on New Britton Highway south of Whiteville has become known. The annual [Read More]
The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver with Holiday Stories
On this Holiday Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has a couple stories for you to enjoy. First up, it’s Paula and the Christmas Hound. And then to close this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson brings [Read More]
Weather Update – Saturday December 21, 2024
Good morning friends and neighbors, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your exclusive CCN weather update for Saturday December 21, 2024. It’s the first day of winter, the winter solstice having occurred at 4:21 this [Read More]
The Good News – Weekend Audio Report (December 21, 2024)
The Good News – Weekend Audio Report for December 7, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for December 20, 2024 The holiday Booze It and Lose It campaign is underway through January 5. After a banner year for seat belt usage in the state, driving while impaired citations [Read More]
Saying Goodbye, BIG LOTS Announced Entire Chain to Close
As you’re finishing off that Christmas shopping this weekend, get ready to say goodbye to an icon. Big Lots announced yesterday that a planned sale of the chain fell through, and the entire chain will [Read More]
Jefferson Weaver• The Angel in the Trashcan
More than a century ago, maybe on a Christmas morning, the doll was unwrapped to squeals of joy. Her body was simple and straightforward – basically just cotton bags, stuffed with more cotton. She was [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (December 20, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for December 20, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
The Good News for December 20, 2024
It’s a busy time in Columbus County, as school is out and everyone is getting ready for Christmas. We still have room if you have a church program or special event you’d like to share [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report (December 20, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for December 20, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Weather Update – Friday December 20, 2024
Happy Friday friends and neighbors, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your CCN daily weather update, for Friday December 20, 2024. Just like on Thursday, another little middle-level disturbance will push across the Carolinas today. Modeling [Read More]
CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for December 19, 2024 Operation Nutcracker led to the arrests of 20 suspects on heroin, methamphetamine and theft charges Tuesday. The primary goal of the operation was to combat illegal drug activity and [Read More]
UPDATED: CCSO Celebrates the Holidays with ‘Nutcracker’
Suspect photos and charges added. Deputies arrested 20 suspects Dec. 16 in a broad sweep in what the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office named Operation Nutcracker. The “crime suppression warrant roundup” was designed to reduce [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (December 19, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for December 19, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Five Jailed on Stolen Property, Drug Charges
A stolen property investigation led to a major drug bust in Nakina Dec. 5, and more charges are pending. The sheriff’s office reported that detectives executed a search warrant on Nucket Lane, Nakina and confiscated [Read More]
Fire, Vandalism Discovered
A grassfire led to the discovery of a break-in and vandalism of a home Tuesday. Linda Campbell contacted the sheriff’s office after she went to the home on J.D. Cartrette Road after being called about [Read More]
Multiple Homes Struck by Gunfire
While there was evidence there are no suspects in a drive-by shooting that damaged several homes on Godwin Trail Tuesday. Deputy T. Stewart was dispatched to the Chadbourn-area property just before noon. William Gause told [Read More]
Magic on Main: Smart Start gives back for the holidays
Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch visited Main Street recently, bringing holiday cheer. Nearly 200 children participated in Smart Start Columbus County Partnership for Children’s (CCPC) Magic on Main event at Vineland Station Depot, getting [Read More]
Soles Gets Life in Murder
A shooting in the Green Acres community has resulted in a life sentence for a Columbus County man. Marty Devane Soles, 28, formerly of Sandy Drive, Tabor City, was found guilty of first degree murder, [Read More]
Weather Update – Thursday December 19, 2024
Hello once again, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your daily weather update for Thursday December 19, 2024. Well our cold front is crossing the coast as I write this. We had some surprise thunderstorms [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report (December 19, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for December 19, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for December 18, 2024 A motorcyclist became the second county road death in three days Monday. James Dicicco, 57, of Evergreen crashed on a curve on Princess Ann Road around 2:30 p.m. [Read More]
Teen Faces Charges in Kidnapping
Drones and search crews tracked down a 15-year-old boy who allegedly kidnapped his girlfriend Tuesday. The youth has been referred to the Dept. of Juvenile Justice on charges of first degree kidnapping, according to the [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (December 18, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for December 18, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Statutory Rap Defendant Pleads
The child molester who had a standoff with Bladen County deputies will serve 20 years in prison. Wilton Edwards Jr. age 42, pleaded guilty to statutory rape Monday in Bladen County Superior Court. He was [Read More]
Three Sought for Home Invasion
Three masked men allegedly assaulted a Delco couple and stole $35,000 of cash of property and cash Saturday. The sheriff’s office reported that Guadalupe Renteria and Yajaira Sanchez sustained minor injuries but refused medical assistance in the [Read More]
Motorcycle Crash Kills One Monday
A motorcyclist became the second county road death in three days Monday. James Dicicco, 57, of Evergreen crashed on a curve on Princess Ann Road, Sgt. K. McVicker said. The motorcycle left the highway and [Read More]
Weather Update – Wednesday December 18, 2024
Welcome readers to your daily weather blog from Meteorologist Christopher Cawley. We have a very foggy morning across the county. Please give yourself some extra travel time. We’re getting this thick fog thanks to [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report (December 18, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for December 18, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Old Stake Road Vacant Home Destroyed by Fire
An empty trailer home was destroyed by fire Friday, and officials are investigating the blaze. The home on Old Stake Road had been vacant for several years and had no electricity. The blaze is considered [Read More]
CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for December 17, 2024 A starving, injured dog seized from a home near Whiteville may have been used as a bait dog for fighting, investigators said. Harlem as he is now called [Read More]
Former Worker Charged in Shoplifting
Three people, including a former employee, have been charged with shoplifting form the Bolton Dollar General store. Naudia Pyatt and her brother Jaylen Pyatt were charged with misdemeanor larceny in the Dec. 13 case. Jaylen [Read More]
Jefferson Weaver • Two Brothers and a Rooftop
Once upon a time, a little boy saw Santa Claus from his brother’s bedroom. It was an old, old house, built by a wealthy family many years before even the boy’s parents were born. Where [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (December 17, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for December 17, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Old Lake Interchange to Close Dec. 19
Drivers on Old Lake Road will permanently lose access to U.S. 74/76 this week as part of the project to upgrade the highway to interstate standards. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation recently [Read More]
Weather Update – Tuesday December 17, 2024
Hi everyone, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your daily weather update for Tuesday December 17, 2024. We’re off to a foggy start in places thanks to a lot of low-level moisture locked in place. [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning News (December 17, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for December 17, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)