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Charles Dale “Blue” McNeil

February 12, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Charles Dale “Blue” McNeil

February 2, 1953 ~ February 10, 2025 (age 72) Charles Dale “Blue” McNeil, 71, of 134 New Hope Street, Whiteville, NC, died Monday, February 10, 2025, at home. The funeral will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 18, at [Read More]

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February 12, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on 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]

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Betty Miller Etheridge

February 12, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Betty Miller Etheridge

May 31, 1961 ~ February 11, 2025 (age 63) Betty Miller Etheridge of Whiteville, passed away February 11, 2025. She is survived by her sons, Allen Etheridge (Christy Silver), Jonathon (Angela Davis); grandchildren, Cody, Cameron, [Read More]

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The Good News for February 12-19, 2025

February 12, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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The Unsung She-roes

February 12, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on 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]

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Jefferson Weaver • My Mother’s Eyes

February 12, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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State Reports Two Pediatric Flu Deaths

February 12, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on 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]

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Child Safe After ‘Home Improvement’ Project

February 12, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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Weather Update – Wednesday February 12, 2025

February 12, 2025 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on 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]

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Charlie Kennedy

February 11, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Charlie Kennedy

December 28, 1950 — February 9, 2025 Charlie Kennedy of Elizabethtown, NC was born on December 28, 1950 to the late Loranzy and Stella Kennedy in Lake City Tennessee and passed away on Sunday, February [Read More]

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State Looks to Pause Seatrout Season

February 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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Youth Summit Wednesday at SCC

February 11, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on 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]

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Cropduster Fined For Columbus Incident

February 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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Provalus Grant, Street Project on Agenda

February 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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GALLERY: Night To Shine 2025

February 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on 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]

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Ms. Harriet Williams

February 11, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Ms. Harriet Williams

February 11, 2025 Ms. Harriet Williams 81, of Whiteville, NC formerly of Latta, SC gave the Lord her hand and entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at her residence. A Celebration of [Read More]

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