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Search Continues for Girl

December 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Between 100 and 200 people helped with a ground search today (Wednesday) in Lees Lake, scouring the area where Jettie Edwards disappeared Tuesday night. Sheriff Bill Rogers said a helicopter, drones and a private airplane [Read More]

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Girls Basketball Roundup

December 17, 2025 Tommy Taylor 0

East Bladen Girls 54, South Columbus 9 TABOR CITY—East Bladen continued to win big despite injuries as the Eagles crushed South Columbus 54-9 Wednesday night in girls’ basketball. Ariel Cromartie had 11 points for the [Read More]

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First Child Flu Death for Season Reported

December 17, 2025 Staff Report 0

State officials reported the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season this week. A child in the western region of the state recently died due to complications of influenza, according to the Dept. [Read More]

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Armed Man in Black Caught in Alleged Break-in

December 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

The suspect in a Saturday night break-in was carrying a handgun and dressed in black, according to the sheriff’s office. Jesus Rojas, 23, was held under $2,500 secured bond, charged with second degree trespassing, resisting [Read More]

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Searchers Resume Hunt for Teen

December 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Search crews were back out in the Hallsboro Road South area this morning, seeking an autistic girl who disappeared Tuesday night. Jettie Edwards, 15, was last seen wearing jeans and a pink sweatshirt around 9 [Read More]

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The Good News Dec.17-23, 2025

December 17, 2025 Crystal Faircloth 0

Columbus County ushered in Christmas loud and proud over the last couple of weekends, but there are still a few events left to take advantage of until Santa Claus finally comes to town. Give, volunteer, and [Read More]

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Weather Update – Wednesday December 17, 2025

December 17, 2025 Christopher Cawley 0

CCN Weather Update for Wednesday December 17, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it comes to home, car, [Read More]

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Search Underway for Missing Girl

December 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Crews are searching for a teenaged girl who wandered away from home on Hallsboro Road South  around 9 p.m. Jettie Edwards, 15, is a white female. She weighs 105 pounds and stands 5’1” tall. Jettie [Read More]

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Behind the Scenes of Columbus County’s Food Supply Chain

December 16, 2025 Columbus County News 0

  Most people meet the food supply chain in aisle seven, right between the pasta sauce and the questionable snack choices. Long before dinner hits the table, a whole lot happens behind the scenes in [Read More]

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Weather Update – Tuesday December 16, 2025

December 16, 2025 Christopher Cawley 0

CCN Weather Update for Tuesday December 16, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it comes to home, car, [Read More]

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Bolton Man Named as Crash Victim

December 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Whiteville Police have identified the man who died in a single vehicle wreck on U.S. 74 today (Monday). Anthony Shannon Arp, 44, of Bolton died when he wrecked in the westbound lane near Exit 242, [Read More]

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The Recipe Corner: Ms. Ila’s Cream Cheese Frosting

December 15, 2025 Crystal Faircloth 0

Welcome to The Recipe Corner, your new go-to spot for simple, delicious, and stress –free goodies straight from my kitchen to your phone screen. If you have traveled to this pantry of pandemonium, then you may as well pull [Read More]

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One Dead in Monday Crash

December 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Developing Story One person is dead after a single vehicle crash on U.S. 74 this morning (Monday). Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said the driver’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. [Read More]

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Weather Update – Monday December 15, 2025

December 15, 2025 Christopher Cawley 0

CCN Weather Update for Monday December 15, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it comes to home, car, [Read More]

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Whiteville Boys Pull Out Close Game Against Eagles

December 14, 2025 Tommy Taylor 0

Whiteville Boys 56, EBHS 45 WHITEVILLE – In boys’ basketball, Whiteville struggled to get the offense going but it was enough as the Wolfpack defeated East Bladen 56-45 on Friday night. The Pack jumped out [Read More]

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East Bladen Tops Whiteville in Girls Play

December 14, 2025 Tommy Taylor 0

East Bladen Girls 61, Whiteville 48 WHITEVILLE–Ariel Cromartie came back from a shoulder injury like nothing happened, scoring 30 points to lead the Eagles to a 61-48 victory over Whiteville Friday night. The game was [Read More]

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