• Home
  • Contact Us
  • Why Do You Need To Advertise?
  • Advertise
Columbus County News logo

CCN - Columbus County News

Your Local News Here First & Free!

  • HOME
  • Lead Story
  • Public Safety
  • Government
    • Elections
  • Life in Columbus
    • Church News
    • Gardening
    • NC Strawberry Festival
    • SOUTHERN FARM DAYS
    • Outdoors
  • Opinions & Commentary
    • COLUMBUS CONNECTION
  • CCN Weather Update
  • RADIO NEWS
  • The Good News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Obits
  • Brews & Bites
  • MILITARY / VETERANS
  • PET OF THE WEEK
  • Sports
  • EVENTS
  • Legal Notices
Recent Events
  • [ January 28, 2025 ] Have a news item? A comment? A complaint? Here’s how to let us know. Church News
  • [ December 2, 2024 ] Christmas Plays, Church Services for December Church News
  • [ November 27, 2023 ] Turkey Shoots Continue in Several Areas Front Page
  • [ October 13, 2023 ] 2023 Trick or Treat Guide Church News
  • [ September 6, 2023 ] WPD Sponsors Blood Drive Business
  • [ August 31, 2023 ] Idalia Brings Flooding to Whiteville, County CCN Weather Update
  • [ July 9, 2021 ] About the Commentary Section Front Page
  • [ June 7, 2025 ] Jefferson Weaver • 12,050 Days Front Page
  • [ June 7, 2025 ] The Good News – Weekend Audio🔊 Report for June 7, 2025 Front Page
  • [ June 7, 2025 ] Weather Update – Saturday June 7, 2025 CCN Weather Update
  • [ June 6, 2025 ] CCN Daily News Briefs for June 6, 2025 Front Page
  • [ June 6, 2025 ] Attorney Etheridge Loses Law License Business
Home2024

Year: 2024

gavel. court. judge
Front Page

Bladen Man Pleads in Tar Heel Murder

February 21, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bladen Man Pleads in Tar Heel Murder

David Earl Wilkins will spend 35 to 43 years in prison for the 2022 murder of a Tar Heel area man. District Attorney Jon David said Wilkins pled guilty Monday in Bladen County Superior Court. [Read More]

James Kirk Harrelson
Front Page

Alleged Rapist Tied, Gagged Child

February 21, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Alleged Rapist Tied, Gagged Child

A Delco girl was allegedly bound and gagged before being raped by a Winnabow man, according to the sheriff’s office and warrants. James Kirk Harrelson, 39, is being held under $150,000 secured bond on two [Read More]

Davon long, JaQuavious Bellamy, and Rajon Reaves with the weapons seized by arresting deputies. (CCSO photos)
Front Page

Three Jailed in TC Case; More Details Released

February 20, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Three Jailed in TC Case; More Details Released

Three suspects have now been charged with resisting an officer after an incident involving a stolen truck and firearms Saturday. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office was searching for 2005 Dodge truck stolen in South Carolina [Read More]

The Nolan Park complex surrounds Sandy Ridge Apartments on three sides.
Front Page

Jury Selection Underway in Sandy Ridge Murder

February 20, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jury Selection Underway in Sandy Ridge Murder

Jurors may be seated as early as Wednesday in the first degree murder trial of Leroy Moore Jr. Moore, 38, is alleged to have shot and killed Tony Baker during a shootout at the Sandy [Read More]

Hugo Gaspar (CCSO photo)
Front Page

Gaspar Wanted in Texas for Sex Crimes

February 20, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Gaspar Wanted in Texas for Sex Crimes

The registered sex offender and convicted felon caught Friday in Riegelwood was reportedly reaching for a firearm in his vehicle when he was arrested by deputies. Hugo Alberto Bautista-Gaspar is now facing deportation after being tried [Read More]

Obituaries

Rose Mae Hargrove

February 19, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Rose Mae Hargrove

February 2, 1940 — February 18, 2024 Mrs. Rose Mae Hargrove, age 84, of Tabor City, NC passed on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Lower Cape Fear Angle House, Whiteville, NC. The viewing will be [Read More]

Obituaries

Carolyn (Smith) Reynolds

February 19, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Carolyn (Smith) Reynolds

December 19, 1948 ~ February 17, 2024 (age 75) Carolyn Smith Reynolds, 75, of the Macedonia Community in Evergreen, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at her residence, surrounded [Read More]

Obituaries

Jerry Thomas High, Sr.

February 19, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Jerry Thomas High, Sr.

December 18, 1945 ~ February 17, 2024 (age 78) Jerry Thomas High, Sr. age 78 of Whiteville, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on [Read More]

Obituaries

Johnnie Willard Garrell

February 19, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Johnnie Willard Garrell

January 7, 1958 ~ February 17, 2024 (age 66) Johnnie Willard Garrell, 66, of Cerro Gordo, met the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2024, while in the Novant Brunswick Hospital in Bolivia, NC. Johnnie was [Read More]

Obituaries

Laura Faith (Cain) Perritte

February 19, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Laura Faith (Cain) Perritte

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time, but will be announced soon. April 6, 1975 ~ February 17, 2024 (age 48) Laura Faith Cain Perritte, 48, of Tabor City, passed away on Saturday, February 17, [Read More]

Obituaries

Rev. Jan Houston Floyd

February 19, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Rev. Jan Houston Floyd

July 5, 1940 ~ February 16, 2024 (age 83) Rev. Jan Houston Floyd, 83, of the Macedonia  Community in Evergreen, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday evening, February 16, 2024, in [Read More]

Obituaries

Ernest Edward Joy, Jr.

February 19, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Ernest Edward Joy, Jr.

Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville October 13, 1945 ~ February 17, 2024 (age 78) Ernest Edward Joy, Jr., 78, of Bolton, NC, died Saturday, February 17, 2024, at home. He [Read More]

Obituaries

Jerry D. Elliott

February 19, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Jerry D. Elliott

A memorial service will be announced. June 17, 1935 ~ February 17, 2024 (age 88) Mr. Jerry D. Elliott 88, of Tabor City passed on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his home.  He was born [Read More]

Obituaries

Carol Jean (Cates) Coleman

February 19, 2024 Columbus County News Comments Off on Carol Jean (Cates) Coleman

August 19, 1945 ~ February 12, 2024 (age 78) Mrs. Carol Jean Cates Coleman, 78, of Currie, NC, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024. Jean was born on August 19th, 1945, the oldest daughter [Read More]

Front Page

Lane closure on 74 Tuesday night

February 19, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lane closure on 74 Tuesday night

Part of U.S. 74-76 at Chaunceytown Road at Lake Waccamaw will be closed Tuesday night while girders are moved into place for the new overpass. The eastbound lanes will not be affected by the work, [Read More]

Hugo Gaspar (CCSO photo)
Front Page

Armed Sex Offender Jailed Friday

February 19, 2024 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Armed Sex Offender Jailed Friday

Deputies arrested a registered sex offender with a concealed handgun in his truck Friday.  Hugo Alberto Bautista Gaspar, 40, with addresses in Riegelwood and Rose Hill was arrested on Old Stage Road. He was charged [Read More]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 102 103 104 … 117 »

Advertise Your Business on CCN

THE CCN FOOD TRUCK ROUNDUP

Work With Columbus County News

Please Support our Sponsors

ADVERTISE ON CCN (910) 914-6056

advertise-on-ccn-910-914-6056

Recent Comments

  • Doris A. Atrickland on Above all else, she was a mother
  • Douglas Brown on Hallsboro drug dealer facing federal time
  • Three indicted for conspiracy in Capitol insurrection worked with North Carolina Oath Keepers | The NC Triad's altweekly on State organization breaks ties with Oath Keepers
  • Richard Smith on Dusty windows and forgotten fenceposts
  • Louise Dores on Jefferson Weaver: What I believe
Columbus County News
Company Logo
Contact

Columbus County News
PO Box 1037
1015 South Madison Street
Whiteville, NC 28472


BUSINESS OFFICE - 910-914-6056
Email: Info@ColumbusCountyNews.com
Email:
news@ColumbusCountyNews.com

  • HOME
  • Lead Story
  • Public Safety
  • Government
    • Elections
  • Life in Columbus
    • Church News
    • Gardening
    • NC Strawberry Festival
    • SOUTHERN FARM DAYS
    • Outdoors
  • Opinions & Commentary
    • COLUMBUS CONNECTION
  • CCN Weather Update
  • RADIO NEWS
  • The Good News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Obits
  • Brews & Bites
  • MILITARY / VETERANS
  • PET OF THE WEEK
  • Sports
  • EVENTS
  • Legal Notices

Copyright © 2020 | Jones Media Group, LLC | Web Design by DougAmey.com