Multiple roads are closed across the county due to Tropical Storm Debby’s heavy rains. Sheriff Bill Rogers said several drivers have been rescued after disregarding road closed signs. “If you encounte...
Three of the four shelters in Columbus County will close today at 5 p.m. Edgewood Elementary, the county’s only pet-friendly shelter, will remain open, according to county spokesperson Amanda Prince. ...
Flooded roads as of 11:35 p.m. Aug. 7, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. •7000 block Lebanon Church Rd •835 Walter Ward Rd •Ward Town x Seven Creeks •14B East Calhoun St •E Lewis x Fr...
An electrical fire led to not one but two fires at Southern Fire and Muffler in Whiteville Wednesday. Firefighters were not called to the first blaze at the landmark business, City Fire Marshal Hal Lo...
Greg Hewitt was watching the forecasts about Hurricane Debby when he decided to do something to help downtown Whiteville. The owner of Nautilus Elite on Frazier Street has dealt with multiple floods, ...
There were no charges after a woman attacked another woman Wednesday, forcing the victim to improvise a stylish defense for herself. The sheriff’s office said Tanieka Vonka Davis and Ophelia Jenrette...
April 17, 1950 ~ August 6, 2024 (age 74) Larry Dale Troupe, age 74, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Center in Whiteville, NC. Born on April 17, 1950, in New Hanover County, N...
February 3, 1970 — August 4, 2024 Mr. Charles Clint Kellihan of Bladenboro, North Carolina was born on Tuesday, February 3, 1970 and passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home, surrounded by hi...
August 19, 1969 — August 5, 2024 Mr. Kenneth Scott Hill of Bladenboro, North Carolina was born on Tuesday, August 19, 1969 to the late Luther Hill & Jane Hyatt Hill in Robeson County, and passed a...
August 2, 2024 Mrs. Stacy Williams entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville, NC. She was the wife of Mr. Danny Williams, Sr., and the dau...
June 25, 1936 ~ August 5, 2024 (age 88) William Yates Burney, age 88, of Lake Waccamaw, passed away at Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville, NC. William was born on June 25, 1936 in Bladen County...
May 26, 1960 ~ August 6, 2024 (age 64) Beverly Ann Gore Smith, 64, of Whiteville, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at her home. Beverly was born on May 26, 1960, daughter of the late M.R. Gore and Dor...
January 26, 1977 ~ August 5, 2024 (age 47) James Scott Gore, 47, of Whiteville passed away August 5, 2024. He was born January 26, 1977 to Sandra Hayes Gore and the late James Covel Gore. He is survi...
CCN will be providing coverage via our social media platforms throughout the storm. Send closings to CCNEditorweaver@gmail.com or call 910.914.6056 Ext. 1. Zeko’s Italian Restaurant has closed e...
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to reach hurricane status today (Sunday), and could bring what officials are calling historic rainfall to North and South Carolina later this week. The National Weathe...
November 28, 1952 ~ August 1, 2024 (age 71) Nancy Jane Solis, age 71, died on Thursday, August 1, 2024, in her home in Tabor City, NC. Born on November 28, 1952, in Kankakee, IL, she was the daughter ...