Lake Waccamaw leaders took steps toward shaping the community’s future at the September Town Hall meeting on Tuesday night, Sept. 16. Commissioners approved a bid for Sewer Six improvements and supported Columbus County’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) for [Read More]
News Briefs for September 16, 2025 Whiteville will hold a groundbreaking for the new park on the former Lewis Smith property at 10:00 a.m. on October 7, and the city is asking residents to vote [Read More]
Rep. Brenden Jones of Columbus County has been recognized for his efforts to help simplify vehicle tag and title work. The eSTART Coalition debuted its Awards Program this year. The coalition says the awards recognize [Read More]
February 10, 1958 ~ September 15, 2025 (age 67) Wallace Ray Horne, age 67, of Nakina, NC, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 in his home. Born February 10, 1958 in Cumberland County, NC, he was the son [Read More]
September 29, 1969 ~ September 15, 2025 (age 55) Mr. Harry Lee Parker, Jr. 55, of Lake Waccamaw passed on Monday, September 15, 2025 in New Hanover Novant Medical Center. He was born in Whiteville, NC, the son [Read More]
Lake Waccamaw will turn water off for a portion of the town water system for repairs Wednesday. The affected area is from 2310 Canal Cove Rd to the end of Waccamaw Shores, including Wooded Acres. [Read More]
Due to an unexpected utility outage, all Southeastern Community College operations on campus are closed. The closure includes evening operations, according to a release from SCC. Students are asked not to report to campus until [Read More]
Two suspects are in custody on a panoply of charges after a three-county chase that began in Chadbourn. Christopher Steven Deaver, 35, and Haley Nicole Pittman, 29, were jailed Monday afternoon. Deaver gave his address [Read More]
Soccer Action In Mount Olive, East Bladen’s Ishaq Algozy put in three goals to lead the Eagles past North Duplin 5-1 Monday afternoon in soccer. Jayce Hatcher also added two goals for the Eagles, who [Read More]
Two senseless killings made the headlines last week: one of a man who was likely the calmest voice of conservatism and Christianity in the world today, the other a young woman who was just trying [Read More]
Community tips led to the arrest of another alleged drug dealer Sept.10, according to the sheriff’s office. James Nathan Stephens, 37, of 1412 Golf Course Rd., Whiteville, was arrested by Vice-Narcotics Detectives and the Special [Read More]
The suspect in Saturday’s arson case in Hallsboro was taken to Columbus Regional after a scan at the sheriff’s office showed a “concealed object” in her body. Amber Muse, 49, of 122 and 144 Bussy [Read More]
Wake County authorities have charged a local man with soliciting photos of a teen girl. Justin Tyler Holmes Riddle, 31, of 203 Central Ave., Lake Waccamaw, is being held under $250,000 secured bond after he [Read More]
On paper, the pairing of comedic legend Eddie Murphy and modern-day deadpan maestro Pete Davidson is an intriguing prospect, and their collaboration in “The Pickup” largely delivers on that promise, settling into a comfortable 7 [Read More]
CCN Weather Update for Tuesday September 16, 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]
News Briefs for September 15, 2025 Amber Muse is being held under $100,000 secured bond on arson charges. The Hallsboro woman allegedly set fire to her neighbor’s home on Bussy Road Saturday. No one was [Read More]
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