
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – TODAY’S FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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CCN Daily News Briefs
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Felon Charged with Drugs, Firearms
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DMV Offline This Weekend
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Whiteville Home Damaged by Fire
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Boil Advisory Issued for Part of Water District Two
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for February 13, 2025
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CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Thursday February 13, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs
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The Good News for February 12-19, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for February 12, 2025


DMV Offline This Weekend
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Republican Precinct Meetings, Convention Set
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The Good News for February 12-19, 2025
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Weather Update – Thursday February 13, 2025

Weather Update – Wednesday February 12, 2025
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – LOCAL OBITUARIES
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Mary Ellen (Pridgen) Bowen
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Phyllis Rowell
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David “Bobby” Robert Harless
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Kathleen Melba Pate Wyche
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Burma Jean Shipman
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Lottie Mae (Kemp) Stanley
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Charles Dale “Blue” McNeil
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Betty Miller Etheridge
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Landis “Diesel” Eugene Sellers
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Sean Pierre Coleman
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Marilyn Dew Watkins
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Sandra Kay (Richardson) Nance
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Ray Atkins
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Weldon Timothy Faulk
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Jonny Woodrow Pridgen
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Johnnie Preston Gore
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Phillip Ray Hodge
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Michael Wayne Vause
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Carrie Mae (Powell) Blackwell
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Rex Lane Cribb
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Phyllis (Crayton) Anderson
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Cynthia “Cindy” (Lewis) Spivey
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Mary Lou (Nobles) Godwin
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Marcia Hunt (Bailey) Stevens
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Jack Thompkins
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – COMMENTARY
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The Unsung She-roes
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Jefferson Weaver • My Mother’s Eyes
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Jefferson Weaver • Cards, Flowers and Broken Hearts
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Jefferson Weaver • I Hate February
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COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary
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Jefferson Weaver • Dear Mr. President
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County

CCN Daily News Briefs
Daily News Briefs for February 13, 2025 Rifles, shotguns and narcotics were seized during a raid Wednesday near Whiteville, the sheriff’s office said in a press release. Danny Mitchell Williams, 55, of 93 Fox [Read More]

Felon Charged with Drugs, Firearms
Rifles, shotguns and narcotics were seized during a raid Wednesday near Whiteville, the sheriff’s office said in a press release. Danny Mitchell Williams, 55, of 93 Fox Street, was arrested on two counts of trafficking [Read More]

DMV Offline This Weekend
Due to an N.C. Department of Information Technology planned outage, N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles online services and self-service kiosks will not be available for an extended period of time on Saturday, Feb. 15. This [Read More]

Whiteville Home Damaged by Fire
An unattended pot caused a fire that left heavy damage to a Whiteville home Wednesday. Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder said Whiteville firefighters were called to the Creighton Street home around 9:30 p.m. The fire [Read More]

Boil Advisory Issued for Part of Water District Two
Waterfall Estates in County Water District Two is under a boil advisory. County officials reported this morning that local contractors cut a water service line. Crews are making emergency repairs which require that flow be [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for February 13, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for February 13, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Weather Update – Thursday February 13, 2025
Greetings friends, here’s your Thursday CCN Weather Update! We are sponsored, as always, by our friends at Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. If you need a policy for that sweet new Ram truck, they’ve got you [Read More]

CCN Daily News Briefs
Daily News Briefs for February 12, 2025 Deputies extricated a toddler from a bathroom vent Tuesday after the child got stuck at a home on Georgia Pacific Road. The two year old’s mother called [Read More]

The Good News for February 12-19, 2025
As we get closer to spring, more and more opportunities are coming available throughout our area. Bundle up and get outside for some fresh air, then check out everything our community has to offer. [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for February 12, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for February 12, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

The Unsung She-roes
By Michael and Alicia Myrie Founders, Sheepdog Foundation Inc. When you think of military veterans that have voluntarily placed themselves in harm’s way to defend our freedoms, the image that comes to mind is more [Read More]

Jefferson Weaver • My Mother’s Eyes
Every once in a while, someone tells me I have my mother’s eyes. They are one trait of hers I know I share, the same brown eyes I share with my sisters, along with my [Read More]

State Reports Two Pediatric Flu Deaths
Two children have died from complications of the flu, state officials said today (Feb. 12).. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said the two pediatric flu-related deaths were the first for the 2024-2025 [Read More]

Child Safe After ‘Home Improvement’ Project
A toddler is unhurt after getting his leg caught in a vent, thanks to deputies and rescue personnel. Deputies went to 2546 Georgia Pacific Road Tuesday at 5:45 a.m. after Diedra Jordan called 911 for [Read More]

Weather Update – Wednesday February 12, 2025
Hey folks, welcome to the Wednesday edition of the CCN Weather Update! Sponsoring the CCN Daily Weather Update is Freedom Insurance of Whiteville, NC. Freedom Insurance believes in providing peace of mind for you and [Read More]

CCN Radio News – Morning Report for February 12, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for February 12, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for February 11, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for February 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

State Looks to Pause Seatrout Season
During its business meeting on Feb. 6, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission voted to notice a temporary rule that would close the recreational harvest of spotted seatrout in inland and joint (by hook-and-line) fishing waters [Read More]

Youth Summit Wednesday at SCC
Courtesy SCC Educational Talent Search high school seniors will “cross borders and dream big” at the Youth Leadership Summit on Feb. 12 in the Southeastern Community College auditorium. The main objectives of the event are [Read More]

Cropduster Fined For Columbus Incident
The N.C. Pesticide Board announced Friday that it had settled a case against a local cropduster. Hugh Cundiff, an apprentice spray pilot for Moore’s Aerial Applicators, was fined $1,200 because an application targeted at a [Read More]

Provalus Grant, Street Project on Agenda
Whiteville City Council tonight will discuss a new grant that will help bring 200 jobs to downtown, along with one of the last steps toward a major makeover for two streets that are notorious for [Read More]

GALLERY: Night To Shine 2025
Western Prong Baptist Church was the setting for this year’s Tim Tebow Night to Shine. The prom style event is geared toward providing a fun and memorable celebration for special needs students and individuals of [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for February 11, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for February 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Weather Update – Tuesday February 11, 2025
Hey folks, welcome to the Tuesday edition of the CCN Weather Update! Sponsoring the CCN Daily Weather Update is Freedom Insurance of Whiteville, NC. Freedom Insurance believes in providing peace of mind for you and [Read More]

CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 10, 2025 The sheriff’s office is investigating after someone illegally took out a mortgage on a Smyrna Road property. The victim of the fraud told detectives after he was notified [Read More]

CCN Business Spotlight – Doctor of Physical Therapy LLC
CCN Business Spotlight Doctor of Physical Therapy, LLC Doctor of Physical Therapy, LLC is a private outpatient Physical Therapy practice consisting of movement experts who improve quality of life through the reduction of pain, movement [Read More]

Woman Jailed After Return Trip to Store
A woman out on bond on trespassing charges was arrested Tuesday after allegedly stealing a drink from a store where she had previously been banned. Amber Muse, 48, was charged with misdemeanor larceny, second [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for February 10, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for February 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Mortgage Fraud Investigated
The sheriff’s office is investigating after someone illegally took out a mortgage on a Smyrna Road property. The victim of the fraud told detectives after he was notified by the Veterans Administration that someone had [Read More]

Jefferson Weaver • Cards, Flowers and Broken Hearts
It was, ironically, Valentine’s Day when I once saw a broken heart worthy of the saddest country song. I do not know the young man’s name, or what ever happened to him, but he was [Read More]

Weather Update – Monday February 10, 2025
Hey folks, welcome to the Monday edition of the CCN Weather Update! Sponsoring the CCN Daily Weather Update is Freedom Insurance of Whiteville, NC. Freedom Insurance believes in providing peace of mind for you and [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for February 10, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for February 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 9, 2025 A fight between brothers sent one man to jail and another to the hospital Thursday night. Hermilo Guitterez fled from deputies but was captured in a cornfield. He allegedly [Read More]

Weather Update – Sunday February 9, 2025
Hey folks, welcome to the Sunday edition of the CCN Weather Update! We are brought to you today once again by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. The professionals at Freedom Insurance have your back covered in [Read More]

The Columbus Connection – Meteorologist Christopher Cawley
This Weeks The Columbus Connection (Press Play for the Audio) On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has CCN’s Chief Meteorologist Christopher Cawley in the studio to talk about the science of weather, and [Read More]

Weather Update – Saturday February 8, 2025
Greetings friends and neighbors, welcome to the Saturday edition of the CCN Daily Weather Update! Today’s weather update is brought to you by Freedom Insurance! The professionals at Freedom Insurance have your back covered in [Read More]

The Good News – Weekend Audio Report for February 8, 2025
The Good News – Weekend Audio Report for February 8, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Columbus County Night To Shine 2025
Columbus County Night To Shine 2025 CCN Christopher Cawley had a great night supporting Western Prong Baptist Church and the Tim Tebow Foundations’ Night to Shine. Local friends got to experience a night of dancing [Read More]

CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 7, 2025 Deputies working on speed enforcement Thursday arrested a man and a woman with five marijuana “joints” in an astray, MDMA pills and fentanyl at Boardman. A shooting [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for February 7, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for February 7, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Two Jailed in December Shooting
Two suspects have been arrested for a shooting that injured one man in December. Chadbourn Police working with the sheriff’s office raided two homes Thursday, according to a press release from the CPD. Officers simultaneously [Read More]

Two Jailed for Fentanyl, MDMA, Pot
Deputies working on speed enforcement Thursday arrested a man and a woman with five marijuana “joints” in an astray, MDMA pills and fentanyl at Boardman. Madison Dawn Singletary, 19, and Brantly William Hunt, 18, both [Read More]

Republican Precinct Meetings, Convention Set
Republican Convention March 20; Precinct Meetings Set The Columbus County Republican Party precinct meetings are set for Feb. 18 and Feb. 20 at the county headquarters, 107B S. Madison St., Whiteville. The convention will be [Read More]

Robeson Chase Ends at Boardman
A shooting suspect is in jail after leading deputies and troopers on a chase into Columbus County, where he was trapped near Boardman. Justus Simmons, 41, allegedly reached for a firearm when he was finally [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for February 7, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for February 7, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)