Obituaries
Matthew Earl “Kat Daddy” Nye
March 8, 1980 – January 22, 2025 Matthew Earl Dean Nye, 44 of Hallsboro, gained his angel wings on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home. Matthew was preceded in death by his parents, [Read More]
Year: 2025
Lead Story
Snow Has Stopped Falling, Dangerous Black Ice is the Concern
From six to as much as nine inches of snow hit Columbus County Tuesday and Wednesday. It was the largest snowfall since 2018. The snow has stopped falling, but the ice is causing headaches [Read More]
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School Closings, Remote Learning for Friday
Due to hazardous road conditions, Whiteville City Schools, Columbus County Schools, and Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville, including Carolina Adventist Academy are operating on remote for this Friday. Southeastern Community College will continue remote [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Thursday January 23, 2025
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CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Thursday January 23, 2025
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Obituaries
Larry Wayne Canady
October 20, 1955 ~ January 21, 2025 (age 69) Larry Wayne Canady also known as “Porcupine” age 69, of Nakina, NC, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in McLeod Loris Seacoast. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the [Read More]
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The Good News for Jan. 23-29, 2024
The Good News will now be published on Wednesday afternoons at Columbuscountynews.com. The program will still be broadcast on WTXY KOOL 1039 on Saturday mornings. We’ve also added the Good News to our CCN Radio lineup [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for January 22, 2025 City of Whiteville and Columbus County officials are urging everyone to stay off the roads tonight. What little ice and snow that melted today will refreeze tonight, causing [Read More]
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CCN Community Heroes
You know we like sharing heroes and Good Samaritan’s each week. There are almost too many to mention in this week. From the state and city crews who are still working to keep the roads [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Columbus County Schools Will Have Remote Learning on Thursday
Columbus County Schools will be conducting Remote Instruction on Thursday, January 23. Since tomorrow marks the first day of the new semester for traditional high schools, teachers have added students to their second semester Google Classrooms. [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Wednesday January 22, 2025
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A Winter Wonderland in Whiteville
A look at Downtown Whiteville tonight by CCN’s Chief Meteorologist and Photographer Christopher Cawley.
Government
911 Operations to Stay Under County’s Jurisdiction
Editor’s note: A earlier version of this story contained incorrect information. We apologize for any confusion resulting from that error. — Jefferson Weaver Columbus County Commissioners Tuesday turned down a request from the Sheriff’s Office [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for January 21, 2025 Two to six inches of snow could fall between I-95 and the coast, and bitterly cold conditions are forecast to continue through the week. The sheriff’s office [Read More]
Obituaries
Brad Eric Williamson
May 1, 1979 – January 20, 2025 Brad Eric Williamson, 45, of the Macedonia Community of Evergreen, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by family. [Read More]
Obituaries
Gregory Charles King
August 31, 1953 ~ January 21, 2025 (age 71) It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for his life that we announce the passing of Gregory Charles King, a devoted Christian, loving father, grandfather, [Read More]