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Historical Impact of Veterans from Columbus County

By Ron England Boardmember, Veterans Memorial Park of America Columbus County, nestled in southeastern North Carolina and formed in 1808 from parts of Bladen and Brunswick Counties, has a deep...

Staff Report
January 14, 2026
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East Bladen Takes Two from Union in Basketball

East Bladen Boys 56, Union 35 ELIZABETHTOWN—Landyn Scott blistered the nets for 34 points including a school record 10 three-pointers as the Eagles crushed Union 56-35 Tuesday night in boys’...

Tommy Taylor
January 14, 2026
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The Good News Jan. 14-20, 2026

This weekend may be a cold one, but there are plenty of events to keep you warm, toasty, and on the move in Columbus County. You can shop, roller skate, join...

Crystal Faircloth
January 14, 2026
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Weather Update – Wednesday January 14, 2026

CCN Weather Update for Wednesday January 14, 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 14, 2026
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Elizabeth “Libby” Robbins Dowless May 25, 1937 – January 10, 2026

Elizabeth “Libby” Robbins Dowless, of Whiteville passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was born in Elizabethtown, NC, the daughter of the...

Jefferson Weaver
January 13, 2026
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Stevie Wayne Fowler May 5, 1959 ~ January 11, 2026

Stevie Wayne Fowler, age 66, of Green Sea, SC, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 in his home. Born May 5, 1959, in Horry County, SC, he was the son...

Jefferson Weaver
January 13, 2026
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Lake Meeting Leads to Fence Discussion

The town of Lake Waccamaw entered into a new year looking to update some old business with a discussion about the fence ordinance in the area at Tuesday night’s meeting....

Crystal Faircloth
January 13, 2026
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Ben Whaley March 24, 1949 – January 13, 2026

Ben Agie Whaley, 76, of Nakina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.   Ben was born on March 24, 1949,...

Jefferson Weaver
January 13, 2026
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Hilda Jane (Skipper) Williamson August 28, 1945 ~ January 12, 2026

Hilda Williamson Obituary Hilda Jane Skipper Williamson, 80, of North Myrtle Beach, passed away at her residence on Monday, January 12, 2026.   Hilda was born on August 28, 1945,...

Jefferson Weaver
January 13, 2026
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Earlene Cribb Horne November 3, 1935 — January 7, 2026 Statesville, NC

Earlene Cribb Horne, born on November 3, 1935, in Columbus County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on January 7, 2026, in Statesville, North Carolina, at the age...

Jefferson Weaver
January 13, 2026
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Jefferson Weaver • Charlie Kirk, Renee Good, Monty Python and the Big Dog

I am still trying to wrap my mind around the newest foolishness sweeping our nation. In September, Charlie Kirk, a man who was a firm but gentle voice for Christianity,...

Jefferson Weaver
January 13, 2026
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Area Boys Basketball Roundup: Vikings Win, Pack Falls, Stations Lose, Gators Rise 

West Columbus 46, East Bladen 41 CERRO GORDO—West Columbus held off East Bladen Friday night 46-41 in a key Carolina Conference game. The loss was another heartbreaker for the Eagles...

Tommy Taylor
January 13, 2026
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Sunday Morning Nap Leads to Jail

Multiple charges were filed against a Charlotte man who allegedly broke into a garage and was found sleeping in a car Sunday morning. Demanuelle Kevon Wilson, 34, was held under...

Jefferson Weaver
January 13, 2026
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Melee Leads to Five Arrests

Multiple charges were filed after deputies investigated a shots fired call on Godwin Trail Saturday. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies went to 110 Godwin Trail around 5 p.m. after...

Jefferson Weaver
January 13, 2026
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The Recipe Corner: Fluffy Cake Brownies

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 entered this kingdom...

Crystal Faircloth
January 13, 2026
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Weather Update – Tuesday January 13, 2026

CCN Weather Update for Tuesday January 13, 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 13, 2026
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