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Chadbourn Sets Curfew

The town of Chadbourn is under a curfew from 6 p.m. today (Saturday) until 8 a.m. Sunday. The town announced a state of emergency today due to the winter storm....

Jefferson Weaver
January 31, 2026
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Snowy fun in Chadbourn

While this morning’s snow was a treat for many, the real snow is still to come. Send us your pictures at CCN.JWeaver@gmail.com....

Jefferson Weaver
January 31, 2026
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The Recipe Corner: Two Way Sugar Cookies

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 snow plowed your way...

Crystal Faircloth
January 31, 2026
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Weather Update – Saturday January 31, 2026

CCN Weather Update for Saturday January 31, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when...

Christopher Cawley
January 31, 2026
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Whiteville Sets Curfew with State of Emergency

Whiteville has put a curfew in place as part of its state of emergency order. Only travel for “essential travel for work, medical, and emergency purposes” will be permitted between...

Jefferson Weaver
January 30, 2026
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Gators Take Two from Pack in Basketball

 East Columbus Boys 65, Whiteville 54 LAKE WACCAMAW—In boys’ basketball, East Columbus blew open a close game at the end of the fourth quarter to stun Whiteville 65-54. The Wolfpack...

Tommy Taylor
January 30, 2026
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East Bladen Girls Win, Boys Lose Against North Duplin

North Duplin Boys 62, East Bladen 54 ELIZABETHTOWN—Jae’lyn Ingram pumped in 25 points to lead North Duplin’s boys past East Bladen 62-54 Thursday night. The Eagles jumped out on the...

Tommy Taylor
January 30, 2026
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Local governments, law enforcement agencies and residents are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias later today.
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Sheriff to Post Personnel for Emergencies

Deputies will be stationed at Delco and Tabor City in case of emergencies during the coming winter storm. “We’ll have five deputies each at Tabor and the East End station,”...

Jefferson Weaver
January 30, 2026
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Multiple Child Sex Charges Filed

Detectives have charged a man with multiple counts of having sex with a minor over an extended period of time. Daniel Cox, 35, is being held without bond in the...

Jefferson Weaver
January 30, 2026
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Cancellations, Closures from Winter Storm

1 p.m. Saturday update Columbuscountynews.com will update this list of closures and delays as new information come in. Send your schedule changes for churches, vici groups, businesses and others to...

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January 30, 2026
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County Braces for Snowstorm, Frigid Temps

A major winter storm could bring four to ten inches of snow to Columbus County starting early tomorrow morning, with sub-zero windchills possible into Monday. The system is expected to...

Jefferson Weaver
January 30, 2026
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Warming Shelters to Open

Five more warming shelters will open tomorrow to help residents without adequate heat in their homes. Facts of Life Church in Whiteville is currently open,  and will remain open 24...

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January 30, 2026
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Weather Update – Friday January 30, 2026

CCN Weather Update for Friday January 30, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when...

Christopher Cawley
January 30, 2026
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Area Girls’ Basketball Roundup: Pack, Eagles Prevail; Knights, Vikings Fall

Whiteville 56, South Columbus 40 WHITEVILLE—Ceonna Dennis pumped in 29 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Wolfpack ran past South Columbus 56-40. It was the 12th double-double of the...

Tommy Taylor
January 29, 2026
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Area Boys’ Basketball Roundup: Pack, Knights win; Eagles Prevail In OT

Whiteville 72, South Columbus 55 WHITEVILLE—Whiteville fought off a pesky South Columbus Stallion squad on Tuesday night, 72-55. Leading by only six at the break, the Pack exploded for 27...

Jefferson Weaver
January 29, 2026
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Commissioners Call Emergency Meeting

Columbus County Commissioners will hold a called meeting at 8:15 a.m. Friday for a briefing on the pending winter storm, and to cancel Monday’s regular session. Monday’s agenda items will...

Jefferson Weaver
January 29, 2026
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