The state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed an established presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Rockingham County. Initial surveys indicate t...
Tarheel Aviation and Investments, LLC (TAV), a privately-held aviation and investment company based in North Carolina, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Cartret as its new president. Fo...
Joshua Harris announced today (Wednesday) that he will not continue his run for Columbus County sheriff. Harris is currently a member of Whiteville City Council, and a former Whiteville Police Officer...
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Communications Southeastern Community College had 218 graduates walk across the stage Friday at the school’s spring commencement. The Class of 2025 had graduates with 52 degree, ...
A fight between father and son led to injuries and charges May 19. Robert Myers II, 38, of 628 Lakeside Dr., Riegelwood, was arrested for simple assault on a female in the incident. He was released on...
Columbus County was a whirlwind of events last week, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon in the coming months. Future events are planned for the entire summer, and we have tons more Good News...
Hello everyone and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Wednesday May 21, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather strikes, with...
May 7, 1954 ~ May 12, 2025 (age 71) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Hill, at 71 years of Whiteville, NC; departed this life on May 12, 2025. He will be dearly missed by...
April 8, 1956 ~ May 14, 2025 (age 69) Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11 am in the funeral home chapel of Lily Mortuary Services at 571 West South Railroad Street, Clarkto...
May 17, 2025 Mr. Justin Staton aka “Jut” 37, of Whiteville, NC gave the Lord his hand and entered into eternity on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at The Angel House Lower Cape Fear Life Care Cent...
News Briefs for May 20, 2025 An Old Lumberton Road man has been charged with child abuse after allegedly beating his daughter with a belt. Michael Preston Smith, 38, was released on a $1,500 un...
Deputies and the Department of Social Services were called after a father allegedly left belt marks on his ten-year-old daughter. Michael Preston Smith, 38, of old Lumberton Road, was charged with two...
A larceny suspect discovered the hard way that he had picked the wrong neighborhood Sunday when he ended up in the custody of an off-duty Whiteville Police officer. Victor Parris, 27, is being held u...
Hello everyone and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Tuesday May 20, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather strikes, with F...
September 6, 1939 ~ May 18, 2025 (age 85) Betty Jo Watts Norris, 85, of the Cribbtown Community of Chadbourn, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick. ...
September 23, 1937 ~ May 16, 2025 (age 87) Doris Faye Bowen Hart, 87, of Whiteville, died on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville, NC. Doris was born on September 23,...