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Welcome Back, Crystal, We Sure Have Missed You Around Here

April 10, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Welcome Back, Crystal, We Sure Have Missed You Around Here

Welcome Back, Crystal! 💗 We Sure Have Missed You Around Here We’re pleased to be welcoming back a important team member of the CCN family. Crystal Faircloth will once again be covering Lake Waccamaw, bringing [Read More]

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Donald E. Robinson

April 10, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Donald E. Robinson

March 13, 1963 — April 1, 2025   Donald Edward Robinson “Big D” age 62 of Hope Mills, NC was born on March 13, 1963 and passed on April 1, 2025 at the Angel House [Read More]

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Mrs. Early Mae (Nealy) Gowans

April 10, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mrs. Early Mae (Nealy) Gowans

Mrs. Early Mae Gowans 76, of Whiteville, NC gave the Lord her hand on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC and entered into eternity. She was the [Read More]

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Phyllis Yvonne (Rayner) Ransom

April 10, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Phyllis Yvonne (Rayner) Ransom

July 17, 1955 ~ April 9, 2025 (age 69) Phyllis Raynor Ransom, 69, of Hallsboro, passed away on April 9, 2025 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Phyllis was born on July 17, [Read More]

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Craig Drew Buffkin

April 10, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Craig Drew Buffkin

June 18, 1963 ~ April 8, 2025 (age 61) Craig Drew Buffkin, 61, of Delco, passed away April 8, 2025. He was born June 18, 1963 to the late Johnny G. Buffkin Sr. and Margaret Fowler Buffkin. He [Read More]

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April 10, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs

News Briefs for April 10, 2025    The family of a murder victim is suing the City of Whiteville and the State Bureau of Investigation. William “June Bug” Edwards was allegedly shot to death in [Read More]

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Reduce Tick and Mosquito Borne Diseases

April 10, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Reduce Tick and Mosquito Borne Diseases

The State Department of Health and Human Services is urging North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” and reduce tick and mosquito borne diseases. In 2024, more than 900 cases of tick and mosquito borne illnesses [Read More]

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Brews and Bites: Food Truck Fun with Zekos International

April 10, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Brews and Bites: Food Truck Fun with Zekos International

By Justin Williamson I love food trucks! They always bring some level of new experience with each new vendor. As I have alluded to in previous editions, it’s Forrest Gump’s Box of Chocolates: You really [Read More]

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SBI, WPD Sued Over Shooting Death

April 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on SBI, WPD Sued Over Shooting Death

Updated with corrected arrest information. The family of a murder victim is suing Whiteville Police and the State Bureau of Investigation for allegedly revealing in court documents that the victim was a witness to a [Read More]

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Detective Bitten by Dog During Fugitive Chase

April 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Detective Bitten by Dog During Fugitive Chase

  Authorities captured a wanted man in Bolton Wednesday after a brief foot chase that left one detective with a dog bite. Seth Logan Fowler, 24, is being held under no bond in the Bladen [Read More]

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Weather Update – Thursday April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Thursday April 10, 2025

Hello friends and followers, a good day to you. Here is your CCN Daily Weather update for Thursday April 10, 2025. This weather update is brought to you by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Safeguard what [Read More]

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Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting – Tuesday April 8, 2025

April 10, 2025 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting – Tuesday April 8, 2025

A CCTV – Columbus County TV Video Presentation of the April 8th Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting.  You can watch the video below, or on the CCTV YouTube Channel Here. Our Videographer was Crystal Faircloth

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April 9, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs

News Briefs for April 9, 2025   A former teacher jailed for coercing a teen girl into performing a sex act has been indicted by a Columbus County grand jury. Jody Watts, age 49, is [Read More]

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Leland Firm to Repay $1.5M in COVID Money

April 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Leland Firm to Repay $1.5M in COVID Money

Campbell Sales Group, Inc., d/b/a LeatherItaliaUSA (CSG) has agreed to pay $1,499,164 in restitution and penalties and to undertake additional responsibilities to resolve its criminal liabilities in connection with a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan [Read More]

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Grand Jury indicts Former Teacher

April 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Grand Jury indicts Former Teacher

A former teacher jailed for allegedly coercing a teen girl into performing a sex act has been indicted by a Columbus County grand jury on 12 charges. Jody Watts, 49, is being held under $750,000 [Read More]

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Highest Flu Deaths Reported as Cases Drop

April 9, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Highest Flu Deaths Reported as Cases Drop

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today (April 9) reported more than 500 flu-related deaths for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season. This is the highest number of statewide flu deaths recorded since broad [Read More]

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