East Bladen’s Lady Eagles volleyball team went to West Bladen hoping to give West Bladen an upset Wednesday, but the Knights declined the offer, defeating the Eagles 3-1. West Bladen pushed their record to 5-0 [Read More]
A fourth suspect is now in custody from the July 5 gunfight that damaged several homes and vehicles, with gunfire barely missing a sleeping infant. Jalon McMillian, 19, of 203 Stanley St., Whiteville, is being [Read More]
CCN Weather Update for Thursday August 28, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Clear skies and easy sailing with Freedom Insurance. For home, car, boat, or whatever you need, Freedom [Read More]
“Godfather of Harlem” Review (Seasons 1-4) Step into the turbulent, vibrant world of 1960s Harlem, where the lines between street justice, political ambition, and social revolution blur with dangerous fluidity. MGM+’s “Godfather of Harlem” masterfully [Read More]
March 14, 1949 ~ August 26, 2025 (age 76) Dr. John David “JD” McAllister Jr. died on Tuesday, August 27, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville. JD was born on March 14, 1949 [Read More]
October 9, 1967 ~ August 27, 2025 (age 57) Rhett Armelin Pierce, of Hallsboro, NC, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025. A devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather, he leaves behind a legacy of [Read More]
June 19, 1985 ~ August 26, 2025 (age 40) Stephanie Leanne Benton Ward, age 40, of Whiteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Columbus Regional Healthcare. Stephanie was born in Columbus County on [Read More]
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville just might have a feather up their sleeve as the facility flies into fall. The staff is excited to welcome Ornithology Research Curator John Gerwin on [Read More]
Welcome to The Recipe Corner, your new go-to spot for simple, delicious, and stress –free goodies straight from my kitchen to your phone screen. I have always loved creating tasty meals and baking sweet treats [Read More]
News Briefs for August 27, 2025 Columbus County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Sept. 15 on proposed changes to the county subdivision ordinance. The changes were requested by the county at the Aug. 25 [Read More]
The first group of checks have been sent to farmers who applied for disaster assistance through the 2024 Ag Disaster Crop Loss, with more to follow in the coming weeks. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced [Read More]
Whiteville’s soccer squad stayed with North Brunswick for a half Tuesday, with a 1-1 score, but the Scorpions wore down the Wolfpack defense in the second half, leading to a 4-1 loss to North Brunswick. [Read More]
Deborah Dahl’s trial on animal cruelty charges was set to be heard in Columbus County District Court Tuesday, but was continued to Oct. 1. Dahl, 70, faces 21 counts of cruelty to animals, including two [Read More]
Updated 2:30 p.m. Another suspect is in custody after the July 5 gunfight that nearly injured a toddler in Whiteville. Qhandarion Gaddy, 22, of 1571 Red Store Rd., Whiteville and 81 Renee Lane, Chadbourn, is [Read More]
Labor Day is Monday, and Columbus is going all out with events over the weekend. Shop until you drop, get groovy at the Lake, or sign up to do a sing-along for an awesome organization. [Read More]
CCN Weather Update for Wednesday August 27, 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 can provide [Read More]
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