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Chief Bids Farewell to City
Dear Citizens of Whiteville, After more than 30 years in law enforcement – and over 5 years of which I have had the distinct honor of serving as your Chief of Police – I have [Read More]
Year: 2025
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Celebration of Black History Month
By Dalton B. Dockery, PhD In the world today we see so much division. We must realize the strength that lies within our diversity. The wealth of information that every culture brings is unique and [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Monday February 17, 2025
Greetings! Here’s your CCN Daily Weather Update for Monday February 17, 2025. Your CCN Weather Update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. No matter your insurance needs, the highly qualified professionals at Freedom can [Read More]
Government
House Bill 78 and House Bill 80
Democrats in the General Assembly are pushing two bills to limit law enforcement’s role in immigration enforcement in some locations. The bills are a response to the Trump administration crackdown on illegal immigration. House Bill [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 16, 2025 A Bolton firefighter truck was damaged Friday after a woman drove into the fire truck on U.S. 74 near 211. The engine was on the scene of a [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary
This Weeks The Columbus Connection (Press Play for the Audio) On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on the proposal to turn NC Game Lands into what basically would become public parks. [Read More]
Obituaries
Billie Jean (Worrell) Suggs
November 7, 1945 ~ February 13, 2025 (age 79) Billie Jean Worrell Suggs, age 79, of Tabor City, NC, died Thursday, February 13, 2025 in Shoreland Health Care, Whiteville, NC. Born November 7, 1945 [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Sunday February 16, 2025
Hello everyone, welcome to the Sunday edition of the CCN Daily Weather Update. Your CCN Weather Update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. Call 910-640-2828 or visit their office, and their experts will provide [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 15, 2025 Bolton firefighters were on the scene of a wildfire when their truck was hit by a passenger vehicle Saturday. Multiple injuries were initially reported. The wreck occurred near [Read More]
Obituaries
Joseph Charles Cichero
July 31, 1945 ~ February 14, 2025 (age 79) Joseph Charles Cichero, 79, of Evergreen, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, surrounded by his family. Joe, as [Read More]
Obituaries
Bernice (Grimsley) Ray
September 2, 1935 ~ February 12, 2025 (age 89) Bernice Grimsley Ray, age 90, of Ash, NC, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025 in Brunswick Health & Rehab, in Ash, NC. Born September 2, 1935, she [Read More]
Obituaries
Linda (Spivey) Harrelson
October 18, 1946 ~ February 11, 2025 (age 78) Linda Spivey Harrelson, age 78, of Kennesaw, GA, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in Wellstar Hospice Care at Kennesaw Mountain, GA. She was the daughter of [Read More]
Obituaries
Christine Verlyn (Nance) Frink
June 7, 1931 ~ February 12, 2025 (age 93) Christine Verlyn Nance Frink, 93, of Chadbourn, NC, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Liberty Commons. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 19, at [Read More]
Obituaries
Margaret Ellen Stanley Sikes
August 7, 1943 ~ February 14, 2025 (age 81) Margaret Ellen Stanley Sikes of Whiteville, passed away February 13, 2025. She was born to the late Robert Stanley and Carrie Price Stanley. She is survived [Read More]
Obituaries
Cheryl Diane Malpass
October 8, 1963 ~ February 13, 2025 (age 61) Cheryl Diane Malpass, 61, of Delco passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 while at work. She was born October 8, 1963 the perfect first year [Read More]
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Passenger Vehicle Crashes into Firetruck in Bolton
Bolton firefighters were on the scene of a wildfire when their truck was hit by a passenger vehicle Saturday. Multiple injuries were initially reported. The wreck occurred near NC 211 on US 74. This is [Read More]