Obituaries
Brad Eric Williamson
May 1, 1979 – January 20, 2025 Brad Eric Williamson, 45, of the Macedonia Community of Evergreen, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by family. [Read More]
Year: 2025
Obituaries
Gregory Charles King
August 31, 1953 ~ January 21, 2025 (age 71) It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for his life that we announce the passing of Gregory Charles King, a devoted Christian, loving father, grandfather, [Read More]
Obituaries
Jackie Evans
November 23, 1949 ~ January 19, 2025 (age 75) Jackie Evans of Nakina, passed away January 19, 2025. She was born to the late John H Bingham and Ruth Pate Bingham. She is survived [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
CCN Weather Update
LOCAL NEWS UPDATE with Jefferson Weaver Storm Closing Updates (01.21.25)
Jefferson Weaver with a list of closings in Columbus County NC
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Shootings Hurt Three; Investigations Continuing
Four people were shot, one critically, separate shooting incidents in Columbus County over the weekend. All of the incidents are under investigation. The sheriff’s office said deputies were called to 24119 Peacock Road, near Tabor [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
County Prepares for Winter Storm 2:50 p.m. Update
Updated closings as of 2:50 p.m. Two to four inches of snow could fall on Columbus County today, and bitterly cold conditions are forecast to continue through the week. The entire area is under a [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – WINTER STORM – January 21, 2025
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Obituaries
Bernell Cribb Stanley
April 7, 1946 – January 20, 2025 Bernell Cribb Stanley, 78, of Clarendon, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Bernell was [Read More]
Obituaries
Westley Edwin Ward
May 27, 1978 – January 20, 2025 Westley Edwin Ward, 46, of Whiteville, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, in the Columbus Regional Healthcare System. Westley was born on May 27, 1978. Memorial services [Read More]
Obituaries
Michael Thomas Nance
March 7, 1976 – January 19, 2025 Michael Thomas Nance, 48, of Evergreen, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at MUSC Florence, following a recent illness. Michael was born on March [Read More]
Obituaries
Esty Jordan Bullard
August 22, 1940 ~ January 19, 2025 (age 84) Esty Jordan Bullard, age 84, of Delco, NC, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, to go to her eternal home in heaven. Esty was born [Read More]
Life in Columbus
Improvement Projects Delayed
The Franklin and Lee streets improvement project in Whiteville has been delayed slightly due to the holidays. City Manager Darren Currie said the city had to extend the deadline for contractors interested in bidding on [Read More]
Government
Three Candidates for Sheriff Throw Their Hats in the Ring
Eleven months before filing begins, three candidates for sheriff have announced their intentions to run. Josh McPherson, and former deputy, detective and director of Animal Protective Services, said Monday he will run for the [Read More]
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CCN Community Hero
Our community hero this week is Allen Strickland. When the cold weather moved in with a vengeance last week, Allen opened the Todd House Wedding and Event Center to anyone who was in need [Read More]
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Veteran Memorial Park of America
It’s hard to believe, but five years ago this week, ground was broken on the Veterans Memorial Park of America on U.S. 701 South of Whiteville. What began as a dream had grown to a [Read More]