You’ve likely never heard of a company called Colossal Biosciences. I hadn’t until recently. The bioengineering firm recently made headlines with its announcement that they have “de-extincted” dire wo...
Information gathered from official news releases from state agencies. N.C. Chief Justice Paul Newby has announced his Commission on Professionalism awards for 2024. This award is presented annually to...
If a bill approved by the N.C. House becomes law, sheriffs and local law enforcement will be required to cooperate with law enforcement. House Bill 318—The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act...
Although the dry weather has delayed the worst of mosquito-breeding season, state officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate equines against mosquito borne disease as well as rabies. Agriculture C...
December 27, 2005 ~ April 13, 2025 (age 19) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jaquize Lamar Cribbs 19, of Whiteville, NC who departed...
Spring is off to a busy start in Columbus, and if you think last weekend was a flurry of activity, wait until you see what’s in store this week. There’s...
Greetings friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Wednesday April 30, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville....
News Briefs for April 29, 2025 More than 2,800 customers were without power in Columbus County this afternoon due to equipment malfunctions, according to Duke Progress Energy. The utility...
CCN Community Heroes can even come with four legs. Last week, K9 officers got to do a little training on the Edgewood Elementary Campus. K9 Cooper put his nose to...
May 20, 1957 — April 28, 2025 Ms. Debra A. Floyd, age 67, of Evergreen, passed away on Monday, April 28th at Columbus Regional Healthcare in Whiteville. She is survived...
North Carolina poultry has been designated High Path Avian Influenza-free by the World Organization for Animal Health. This designation means that the state can resume exports and international trade ...
April 28, 2025 Bro. John Smith, Sr. 90, of Chadbourn, NC gave the Lord his hand on Monday, April 28, 2025 at his home, and entered eternity. He was...
Duke Progress Energy has more than 2,800 customers without power across two areas of Columbus County this afternoon. Duke Progress media representatives confirmed the data from the company’s outage ma...
A gray pit bull puppy is alive today thanks to quick work by Whiteville Fire and Police. Capt. Kyle McDaniel of Whiteville Fire said crews were called to 605 N....
August 14, 1940 ~ April 28, 2025 (age 84) Tommie Joe Nobles, 84, of Evergreen went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 28, 2025 at his residence. Graveside services will...
March 10, 1928 ~ April 27, 2025 (age 97) Evelyn’s funeral service will be held Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm at Peacock Funeral Home’s Chapel with the Rev. Darryll...