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Month: May 2025

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City Launches Senior Calling Program

May 29, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on City Launches Senior Calling Program

Seniors, disabled people and shut-ins can now get a daily phone call from Whiteville Police. The “We Call, We Care” program started this week, Chief Paul Rockenbach said. Subscribers will be called every day at [Read More]

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Weather Update – Thursday May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Thursday May 29, 2025

Hello friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Thursday May 29, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather strikes, with [Read More]

Obituaries

Emery Neil Smith Jr.

May 28, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Emery Neil Smith Jr.

August 9, 1972 ~ May 28, 2025 (age 52) Emery Neil Smith Jr. age of 52 of Cerro Gordo, NC died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of Emery Neil Smith [Read More]

Obituaries

Edward Gedraytis

May 28, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Edward Gedraytis

September 13, 1946 ~ May 26, 2025 (age 78) Edward Gedraytis was born on September 13th, 1946, and passed away suddenly at home on May 26,2025. Ed grew up in Bristol, Tennessee and was a [Read More]

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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs for May 28, 2025

News Briefs for May 28, 2025 Drought monitor showed conditions improving in Columbus County, but overall the entire area is still considered in a moderate drought. Columbus County is around four inches below average rainfall [Read More]

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Shank, Broomhandle Fight Sends Inmate to Hospital

May 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shank, Broomhandle Fight Sends Inmate to Hospital

A fight between inmates at Tabor Correctional sent one man to the hospital. Tabor City Police Officer J. Hicks reported that Francisco Bastian-Castaneda, 29, allegedly attacked fellow inmates Marteise Javon Hines with a broomhandle just [Read More]

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One Cited for Warning Shot

May 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Cited for Warning Shot

One man was charged with discharging a firearm in the city limits and another told to stay away from a Tabor City home after an incident May 21. Tabor City Police Lt. J. Grainger reported [Read More]

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Autopsy Results Pending in Johnson Death

May 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Autopsy Results Pending in Johnson Death

Investigators are awaiting final autopsy results in the February death of a Tabor City area man. Irvin Hakeem Johnson, 25, disappeared from his Bermuda Bay home in the early morning hours of Feb. 13, according [Read More]

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WRC Encourages Bear-Proofing Stock, Poultry Pens

May 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WRC Encourages Bear-Proofing Stock, Poultry Pens

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) is encouraging livestock and poultry owners to protect their animals from black bears. Black bears tend to consume a mostly plant-based diet and are attracted to livestock feed, such as grains [Read More]

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State Refund Checks Delayed After Vendor Issues

May 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on State Refund Checks Delayed After Vendor Issues

State revenue officials said Tuesday that roughly 100,000 refund checks have been mailed after a contractor assigned to the task shut down. The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) announced on May 15 that the print [Read More]

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Argument Leads to Homicide in Sandyfield

May 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Argument Leads to Homicide in Sandyfield

Developing story A man was shot to death in Sandyfield Tuesday evening after an argument at a Browntown Road home. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the victim and another man argued and the disagreement escalated into [Read More]

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The Good News May 28-June 3 2025

May 28, 2025 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News May 28-June 3 2025

It’s all about people helping people during the month of June as the community comes together for fundraisers, events, and even a good old-fashioned hoedown in Columbus County. Catch a movie, eat some ice cream, [Read More]

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Weather Update – Wednesday May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Wednesday May 28, 2025

Hello friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Wednesday May 28, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather strikes, with [Read More]

Business

How Parking Lot Security Cameras Help Reduce Crime and Enhance Safety in Commercial Properties

May 28, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on How Parking Lot Security Cameras Help Reduce Crime and Enhance Safety in Commercial Properties

How Parking Lot Security Cameras Help Reduce Crime and Enhance Safety in Commercial Properties Parking lots are an essential yet often overlooked part of a commercial property’s security infrastructure. They are not only a place [Read More]

Obituaries

Kenneth “Corky” Earl Fowler

May 27, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Kenneth “Corky” Earl Fowler

November 28, 1962 ~ May 26, 2025 (age 62) Kenneth Earl “Corky” Fowler age 62, died Monday May 26, 2025, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center, Whiteville, NC. Born in Horry County, [Read More]

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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs for May 27, 2025

News Briefs for May 27, 2025 Former Sheriff’s Office Captain Kevin Norris has joined the race for the Columbus County’s top law enforcement officer. He recently retired as a 27 year veteran of the department. [Read More]

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