On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson catches up with one of his favorite guests, Lisa Yemma from the Museum of Natural Science in Whiteville. Caitlin Strickland also tells...
News Briefs for May 1, 2025 Two people have now been charged in the April 13 shootout at Functionz in downtown Whiteville. Kapri McMillian, 34, was already in jail...
A bill eliminating diversity equity and inclusion requirements passed the state house Wednesday, and is expected to do the same in the state senate. Rep. Brenden Jones of Columbus County...
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Southeastern Community College has launched a new Better Skills. Better Jobs campaign to help more adults gain the training and skills they need to secure a better paying...
December 24, 1932 ~ April 30, 2025 (age 92) John Anthony Freeman, 92, of 142 Glendale Road, Bolton, NC, died Wednesday April 30, 2025, at his residence. The funeral will...
June 20, 1942 ~ May 1, 2025 (age 82) Ralph Jerry Winters, age 82, of Lake Waccamaw, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Ralph...
The State Board of Elections has reviewed nearly 499,000 voter records across North Carolina as part of routine cleaning, as required by law. Most of those removed from the rolls...
Greetings friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Thursday May 1, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville....
Whiteville Police have charged a man and woman for the shooting at a downtown gathering April 13. Kapri McMillian, 34, was already in custody for the killing of Jaquise Blanks...
August 14, 1938 ~ April 30, 2025 (age 86) Martha Nobles Duncan, 86, of the Ward Station Community of Chadbourn, entered into the presence of Jesus on Wednesday, April...
May 13, 1941 ~ April 29, 2025 (age 83) Donald Leroy Leggett, 83, of Evergreen, met his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Donald was born on May...
August 7, 1954 ~ April 29, 2025 Elmore Waitus Porter, Jr., 71, of Hephzibah, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Chadbourn. Elmore was born on...
August 7, 1954 ~ April 29, 2025 (age 70) Nakina, NC Robert Gene Long age 70, of Nakina passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in his home. Born in Columbus...
News Briefs for April 30, 2025 Although the dry weather has delayed the worst of mosquito-breeding season, state officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate equines against mosquito borne...
Mayo Clinic Minute: Dual Procedure Combines Liver Transplant, Bariatric Surgery Deb Balzer April 30, 2025 Mayo Clinic surgeons have found that an innovative approach can help patients with obesity get...
The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging is partnering with North Carolina area agencies on aging and local service providers to distribute fans statewide to eligible recipients ...