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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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 r...
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...
News Briefs for August 19, 2025 A Whiteville bandit who allegedly robbed Walmart and two dollar stores in 2014 before fleeing to Florida is awaiting trial here. Andre Freeman, age...