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Search Continues for Girl

Between 100 and 200 people helped with a ground search today (Wednesday) in Lees Lake, scouring the area where Jettie Edwards disappeared Tuesday night. Sheriff Bill Rogers said a helicopter,...

Jefferson Weaver
December 17, 2025
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Girls Basketball Roundup

East Bladen Girls 54, South Columbus 9 TABOR CITY—East Bladen continued to win big despite injuries as the Eagles crushed South Columbus 54-9 Wednesday night in girls’ basketball. Ariel Cromarti...

Tommy Taylor
December 17, 2025
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First Child Flu Death for Season Reported

State officials reported the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season this week. A child in the western region of the state recently died due to complications of...

Staff Report
December 17, 2025
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Armed Man in Black Caught in Alleged Break-in

The suspect in a Saturday night break-in was carrying a handgun and dressed in black, according to the sheriff’s office. Jesus Rojas, 23, was held under $2,500 secured bond, charged...

Jefferson Weaver
December 17, 2025
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Searchers Resume Hunt for Teen

Search crews were back out in the Hallsboro Road South area this morning, seeking an autistic girl who disappeared Tuesday night. Jettie Edwards, 15, was last seen wearing jeans and...

Jefferson Weaver
December 17, 2025
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The Good News Dec.17-23, 2025

Columbus County ushered in Christmas loud and proud over the last couple of weekends, but there are still a few events left to take advantage of until Santa Claus finally comes...

Crystal Faircloth
December 17, 2025
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Weather Update – Wednesday December 17, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Wednesday December 17, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when...

Christopher Cawley
December 17, 2025
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Search Underway for Missing Girl

Crews are searching for a teenaged girl who wandered away from home on Hallsboro Road South  around 9 p.m. Jettie Edwards, 15, is a white female. She weighs 105 pounds...

Jefferson Weaver
December 16, 2025
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Behind the Scenes of Columbus County’s Food Supply Chain

  Most people meet the food supply chain in aisle seven, right between the pasta sauce and the questionable snack choices. Long before dinner hits the table, a whole lot...

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December 16, 2025
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Weather Update – Tuesday December 16, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Tuesday December 16, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when...

Christopher Cawley
December 16, 2025
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Bolton Man Named as Crash Victim

Whiteville Police have identified the man who died in a single vehicle wreck on U.S. 74 today (Monday). Anthony Shannon Arp, 44, of Bolton died when he wrecked in the...

Jefferson Weaver
December 15, 2025
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The Recipe Corner: Ms. Ila’s Cream Cheese Frosting

Welcome to The Recipe Corner, your new go-to spot for simple, delicious, and stress –free goodies straight from my kitchen to your phone screen. If you have traveled to this pantry of pandemonium, the...

Crystal Faircloth
December 15, 2025
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One Dead in Monday Crash

Developing Story One person is dead after a single vehicle crash on U.S. 74 this morning (Monday). Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said the driver’s name is being withheld pending...

Jefferson Weaver
December 15, 2025
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Weather Update – Monday December 15, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Monday December 15, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when...

Christopher Cawley
December 15, 2025
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Whiteville Boys Pull Out Close Game Against Eagles

Whiteville Boys 56, EBHS 45 WHITEVILLE – In boys’ basketball, Whiteville struggled to get the offense going but it was enough as the Wolfpack defeated East Bladen 56-45 on Friday...

Tommy Taylor
December 14, 2025
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East Bladen Tops Whiteville in Girls Play

East Bladen Girls 61, Whiteville 48 WHITEVILLE–Ariel Cromartie came back from a shoulder injury like nothing happened, scoring 30 points to lead the Eagles to a 61-48 victory over Whiteville...

Tommy Taylor
December 14, 2025
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