Brews & Bites
Brews and Bites: Food Truck Fun with Angel’s Tacos
By Justin Williamson I have been on a quest as of late to get some love in the eastern side of the county and today I have a little gem to share with you. The [Read More]
Year: 2025
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DMV Adding 40 New Inspector Positions
The so-called ‘mini-budget’ approved by the legislature and signed by Gov. Josh Stein provides funding for 40 new DMV license examiners, in hopes of reducing wait times and complaints with the beleaguered agency. The N.C. [Read More]
Entertainment
Superman (2025): A 1 out of 10 Unbalanced Mess – Gunn Misses the Mark
Well, they did it. They took one of the most iconic, hopeful figures in all of fiction and managed to turn his highly anticipated cinematic return into an unmitigated disaster. My fears were not just [Read More]
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Chain Reaction Crash Injures CPD Officer, Civilian
Developing Story A wanted suspect led a chase from Chadbourn into Robeson County Wednesday, causing a crash that injured a police officer and a civilian motorist. Chadbourn Police Chief Ken Elliot said officers got a [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather and Tropics Update – Thursday Aug. 21, 2025
CCN Weather Update for Thursday August 21, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. No weather worries with Freedom Insurance. For home, car, boat, or whatever you need, Freedom can provide [Read More]
Obituaries
Thomasine M Kashaka
March 7, 1950 — July 31, 2025 Mrs. Thomasine M. Kashaka, age 75, of Texas, transitioned from her earthly home to eternal rest on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in New York. The funeral service will [Read More]
Obituaries
Phillip “Phil” Allen Gore
November 12, 1956 ~ August 18, 2025 (age 68) Phillip “Phil” Allen Gore, age 68, of Clarendon, NC, died Monday, August 18, 2025. Born November 12, 1956 in Columbus County, NC, he was the son [Read More]
Obituaries
Willie Lee Cook
October 19, 1950 ~ August 14, 2025 (age 74) Willie Lee Cook of Leland passed on August 14, 2025. He was born on October 19, 1950, the son of the late Lester Cook and Mary [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for August 20, 2025
News Briefs for August 20, 2025 Columbus County Commissioners sent two rezoning requests for planned developments back to the planning board Monday. The board expressed concerns over questions about drainage and other issues. The move [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Noah, Bicycles and Gallinippers
When I get to Heaven someday, I want to look up Noah and ask him why in the … world … he didn’t swat those mosquitoes while he had a chance. It won’t matter anymore, [Read More]
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Labor Day Booze It and Lose It Campaign Underway
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program gathered with officials in Charlotte this morning (Aug. 20) to announce the launch of the upcoming Labor Day “Booze It and Lose It” campaign. The statewide enforcement initiative, which [Read More]
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Councilwoman had Prior DWI Arrests
Whiteville City Councilwoman Helen Holden has been charged with driving while impaired four times since 2007, convicted twice, and exonerated once, according to court records. Holden, 49, was arrested Saturday night just before midnight after [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather and Tropics Update – Wednesday Aug. 20, 2025
CCN Weather Update for Wednesday August 20, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. No weather worries with Freedom Insurance. For home, car, boat, or whatever you need, Freedom can provide [Read More]
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The Good News August 20-26, 2025
As the weather begins to cool down, events are heating up in Columbus County for the fall. SCC is on the roll with education adventures, police departments are welcoming new family members, and the little [Read More]
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Why Rural and Urban Areas Face Different Road Safety Risks
Road safety challenges differ greatly between rural and urban areas. These differences impact accident frequency, severity, and community well-being. Urban settings often face congestion, pedestrian risks, and higher crash numbers. Rural regions struggle with longer [Read More]
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CCN Community Hero
A little girl named Emma recently turned 8 years old and wanted the most unusual of gifts for her birthday this year. She didn’t ask for things for herself, but she did request that everyone [Read More]