Obituaries
Elwanda (Norris) Ard
September 22, 1935 ~ March 26, 2025 (age 89) Elwanda Norris Ard, age 89, of Green Sea, SC, died Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in her home. Born September 22, 1935 in Horry County, SC, she [Read More]
Year: 2025
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CCN Community Heroes
The City of Whiteville deserves a pat on the back for the spring cleaning taking place at the city’s entryways. Of special note is the entry on Jefferson Street at White Marsh. The welcome sign [Read More]
Brews & Bites
Brews and Bites: Williamson’s BBQ is Chadbourn Areas Lunchtime Spot
By Justin Williamson Hello and welcome to another issue of Brews and Bites with Columbus County News. I have been sick and away for a few weeks, but I am here and telling you folks [Read More]
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The Good News for March 26 – April 2
Whether you’re looking for something fun for the family, something good to eat, or to help with a good cause, there’s plenty of good news in Columbus County this week. Activities are busting out [Read More]
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Trafficker Gets 23 Years in Federal Case
A career criminal jailed for narcotics charges will serve up to 23 years in federal prison, the U.S. District Attorney said today in a oppress release. Marion Lamont Flowers, 45, pleaded guilty to trafficking [Read More]
Elections
Third Candidate Joins Sheriff’s Race
A third candidate has announced his plan to jump into the Columbus County Sheriff’s Race, nine months before filing begins and a year before the primary. Whiteville City Councilman Josh Harris said via social [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Thursday March 27, 2025
Hello everyone and welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Thursday March 27, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters with Freedom Insurance. Life is full [Read More]
Obituaries
Mr. Alphonza B. Covington, Jr.
March 25, 2025 Mr. Alphonza B. Covington, Jr. 76, also known as “Butch”, of Whiteville, NC gave the Lord his hand on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, and entered into eternity at his residence. He was [Read More]
Obituaries
Pat O’Neil Coleman
July 20, 1939 ~ March 26, 2025 (age 85) Pat O’Neil Coleman, age 85, of Lake Waccamaw, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville. Pat was born on July 20, 1939 [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for March 26, 2025 The Crusoe Island Wildfire was contained at just over 340 acres Tuesday night, according to the Forest Service. Smoke from the blaze was visible from Sampson county to [Read More]
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No Regulation for Camper and RV’s Used as Primary Dwellings
The Columbus County Planning Board on Tuesday reversed its plans to regulate campers as primary dwellings in the county. The move came after county commissioners sent the proposed ordinance back to the planning board for [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • You Don’t Want That Old House
As Miss Rhonda napped and I marked the halfway point home, I glanced at a longleaf pine standing solitary by a recently-turned field. The sunset was painting the fields in that way it has in [Read More]
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Suspect Assaults Woman, Shoots at Deputies
Updated The man who led law enforcement on an all-night manhunt has been jailed after he allegedly shot at deputies early Tuesday. Thomas Devine Barsh, 45, was arrested around 4:30 p.m. by state Probation [Read More]
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Crusoe Fire Contained at 343 Acres
Forest Service crews are keeping a close watch on the remains of the Crusoe Island wildfire that threatened a number of homes Tuesday. The N.C. Forest Service said that the fire is 100 percent [Read More]
Obituaries
Ronnie Preston Sasser
May 29, 1960 ~ March 12, 2025 (age 64) Ronnie Preston Sasser, 64, of Hallsboro, died on Wednesday evening, March 12, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville, NC. Ronnie was born [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Wednesday March 26, 2025
Hello everyone and welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Wednesday March 26, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters with Freedom Insurance. Life is full of [Read More]