Obituaries
Misty Faye Cribb
August 23, 1989 ~ January 6, 2025 (age 35) Misty Faye Cribb age 35, of Clarendon, died Monday, January 6, 2025. Born in Columbus County, NC. She was the daughter of Terry Lee Cribb Sr. and Marlyn Long [Read More]
Year: 2025
Brews & Bites
A Sweet Discovery: Fair Bluff’s Sweet Treat
By Justin Williamson – Brews & Bites I was driving over to an appointment late last August. The GPS led me down 76 West. I headed into the very familiar town of Fair Bluff, but [Read More]
Front Page
Mother Dies, Three Transported in Monday Wreck
The first highway fatality of the year in Columbus claimed the life of a Clarendon woman this morning. Misty Cribb, 35, of Cribbtown Road, died after her 2010 Dodge was struck head on by a [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Monday January 6, 2025
Greetings readers, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your CCN Weather Update for Monday January 6, 2025. We’ll have some rather active weather during the day today. A warm front has lifted north over the [Read More]
Lead Story
County 911 Being Rerouted
County 911 Being Rerouted Columbus County is experiencing problems with the 911 system, and calls are being routed through Bladen County. Columbus County Emergency Services Director David Ransom said calls are still being answered and [Read More]
Obituaries
Gladys Irene Clayton Melvin
January 4, 1934 — January 4, 2025 Gladys Melvin died on 4 January 2025 surrounded by family and loved ones. Gladys was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 70 years, Colon Franklin Melvin, her father [Read More]
Obituaries
Glenda Norman Strole
July 21, 1926 – January 5, 2025 Glenda Norman Strole, wife of the late John Philip Strole, passed peacefully from the bonds of earth into the heavenly presence of her Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday [Read More]
Obituaries
William Hampton
October 11, 1945 ~ January 4, 2025 (age 79) William Hampton, 79, of 408 West Lewis Street, Whiteville, NC, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. The funeral will be [Read More]
Church News
Upcoming Church Events and Services
Handyman Hal will be at Engage Life Church this Sunday at 10 a.m. for a Kids’ Appreciation Service. There will be prize drawings for all children who attend. Engage Life is located at 386 Thompson [Read More]
Front Page
CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for January 5, 2025 Beaverdam Original Freewill Baptist Church was jammed with friends, family and first responders Saturday, all saying goodbye to Master Trooper Anthony Godwin. The Highway Patrol trooper died last [Read More]
Business
CCN Business Spotlight – Whiteville Nutrition NC
CCN Business Spotlight Whiteville Nutrition NC Est. March 2022 FUEL GOOD. FEEL GOOD. We offer delicious, plant based treats! From immune boost to cake pops to protein shakes! We have a wide variety [Read More]
Obituaries
Johnny Ray Martin
February 21, 1956 — January 2, 2025 Johnny Ray Martin, 68, of Bladenboro, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Daniel Martin, Sr.; his mother, [Read More]
Obituaries
Virginia Carolyn Steverson Nix
August 13, 1934 ~ January 3, 2025 (age 90) Carolyn Steverson Nix, 90, died peacefully on January 3, 2025 at Brookdale Memory Care of Wilmington. She was born in Springfield, S.C., on August 13, 1934 and was [Read More]
Obituaries
James Clennis Freeman
January 3, 2025 Bolton (Buckhead Community) James Clennis Freeman; best known as Clennis, departed this life on January 3, 2025 at the age of 69. He was the eldest son of the late James Cephas [Read More]
Church News
Evening Temps Fall Below 40° Warming Station Open – Whiteville
We’re seeing subfreezing temperatures at night for the next week, and since the thermometer reads below 40°, the warming station is open at Facts of Life Church in Whiteville. The shelter is open from 7 [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Saturday January 4, 2025
Greetings everyone, welcome to the Saturday morning edition of the CCN Weather Update! COLD. That’s the word for today. Surface high pressure over Saskatchewan (Canada) will ridge all the way southeastward into our area. [Read More]