News Briefs for July 20, 2025 Whiteville Police have charged a man with murder and attempted murder after Friday’s shooting at Sawmill Apartments. Andre Lionel Barr, 41, is in the county detention center under charges [Read More]
February 10, 1953 ~ July 17, 2025 (age 72) Sharon Lee Summersett, 72, of Lumberton and formerly of Whiteville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in the Lower Cape Fear Angel House, surrounded [Read More]
December 1, 1956 ~ July 18, 2025 (age 68) Tony Allen Shipman, 68, of 26 Henry Jones, Sr. Drive, Whiteville, NC, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. The funeral will be [Read More]
August 17, 1961 ~ July 16, 2025 (age 63) Demaris McMillan, 63, of 105-D Covey Run Lane, Whiteville, NC, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. The funeral will [Read More]
December 2, 1939 ~ July 16, 2025 (age 85) Doris Cartrette Proctor 85, passed into the arms of Jesus on July 16, 2025 at the Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville, NC, surrounded by [Read More]
Whiteville Police have charged a man with murder and attempted murder after Friday’s shooting at Sawmill Apartments. Andre Lionel Barr, 41, is in the county detention center under charges of murder and attempted murder, WPD [Read More]
One person was pronounced dead at the hospital and another was transported with critical injuries after a Friday night shooting at Sawmill Apartments in Whiteville. Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said police received almost simultaneous [Read More]
CCN Weather Update for Saturday, the 19th of July, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. No weather worries with Freedom Insurance. For home, car, boat, or whatever you need, Freedom [Read More]
The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for July 19, 2025
Developing story. Two individuals were shot at the Sawmill Apartments Friday evening (today), Whiteville Police said. One of the patients was airlifted with critical injuries, according to WPD Chief Paul Rockenbach. A large law enforcement [Read More]
On this edition of The Columbus Connection Jefferson sits down with NC State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey for a wide-ranging discussion about fraud and scams, a program that helps homeowners better prepare for severe [Read More]
East Bladen’s Nene Ward was named to play in the N.C. Coaches Association East-West All-Star game in Greensboro on July 21. Ward was named Waccamaw Player of the Year in 2024 and 2025 while achieving [Read More]
News Briefs for July 18, 2025 The Town of Fair Bluff will hold their Annual Watermelon Festival on Saturday, July 26. The day will begin at 7:00 a.m. with watermelon contest registration and vendor setup. [Read More]
Two men were arrested and narcotics seized after a raid on a Green Acres community home June 14. Michael Jermaine Strickland, 41, was held under a $10,000 secured bond on charges of trafficking in cocaine, [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for July 18, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Contested races are on tap for several towns in Columbus in November’s municipal elections. Filing closed today at noon at the county board of elections office. While several municipalities had no candidates to file except [Read More]
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