CCN Radio News – Morning Report for December 23, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
News Briefs for December 22, 2024 A retired Robeson County Principal is in jail under two million dollars bond on sex charges. Paul Nelson Locklear, 53, was arrested in Columbus County Saturday. He has [Read More]
By Justin Williamson This week I am going to begin a series called: “What Are My Options” where I will be sharing the known establishments to grab a bite or brew in each section of [Read More]
There is no doubt that Christmas is Corey Lee’s favorite holiday. More than 50,000 Christmas lights shine bright at Leesville, as his display on New Britton Highway south of Whiteville has become known. The annual [Read More]
On this Holiday Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has a couple stories for you to enjoy. First up, it’s Paula and the Christmas Hound. And then to close this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson brings [Read More]
Good morning friends and neighbors, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your exclusive CCN weather update for Saturday December 21, 2024. It’s the first day of winter, the winter solstice having occurred at 4:21 this [Read More]
The Good News – Weekend Audio Report for December 7, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
News Briefs for December 20, 2024 The holiday Booze It and Lose It campaign is underway through January 5. After a banner year for seat belt usage in the state, driving while impaired citations [Read More]
As you’re finishing off that Christmas shopping this weekend, get ready to say goodbye to an icon. Big Lots announced yesterday that a planned sale of the chain fell through, and the entire chain will [Read More]
More than a century ago, maybe on a Christmas morning, the doll was unwrapped to squeals of joy. Her body was simple and straightforward – basically just cotton bags, stuffed with more cotton. She was [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for December 20, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
It’s a busy time in Columbus County, as school is out and everyone is getting ready for Christmas. We still have room if you have a church program or special event you’d like to share [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for December 20, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Happy Friday friends and neighbors, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your CCN daily weather update, for Friday December 20, 2024. Just like on Thursday, another little middle-level disturbance will push across the Carolinas today. Modeling [Read More]
News Briefs for December 19, 2024 Operation Nutcracker led to the arrests of 20 suspects on heroin, methamphetamine and theft charges Tuesday. The primary goal of the operation was to combat illegal drug activity and [Read More]
Deputies arrested 20 suspects Tuesday in a broad sweep in what the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office named Operation Nutcracker. The “crime suppression warrant roundup” was designed to reduce criminal activity during the Christmas holiday season, [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for December 19, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
A stolen property investigation led to a major drug bust in Nakina Dec. 5, and more charges are pending. The sheriff’s office reported that detectives executed a search warrant on Nucket Lane, Nakina and confiscated [Read More]
A grassfire led to the discovery of a break-in and vandalism of a home Tuesday. Linda Campbell contacted the sheriff’s office after she went to the home on J.D. Cartrette Road after being called about [Read More]
While there was evidence there are no suspects in a drive-by shooting that damaged several homes on Godwin Trail Tuesday. Deputy T. Stewart was dispatched to the Chadbourn-area property just before noon. William Gause told [Read More]
Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch visited Main Street recently, bringing holiday cheer. Nearly 200 children participated in Smart Start Columbus County Partnership for Children’s (CCPC) Magic on Main event at Vineland Station Depot, getting [Read More]
A shooting in the Green Acres community has resulted in a life sentence for a Columbus County man. Marty Devane Soles, 28, formerly of Sandy Drive, Tabor City, was found guilty of first degree murder, [Read More]
Hello once again, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your daily weather update for Thursday December 19, 2024. Well our cold front is crossing the coast as I write this. We had some surprise thunderstorms [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for December 19, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
News Briefs for December 18, 2024 A motorcyclist became the second county road death in three days Monday. James Dicicco, 57, of Evergreen crashed on a curve on Princess Ann Road around 2:30 p.m. [Read More]
Drones and search crews tracked down a 15-year-old boy who allegedly kidnapped his girlfriend Tuesday. The youth has been referred to the Dept. of Juvenile Justice on charges of first degree kidnapping, according to the [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for December 18, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
The child molester who had a standoff with Bladen County deputies will serve 20 years in prison. Wilton Edwards Jr. age 42, pleaded guilty to statutory rape Monday in Bladen County Superior Court. He was [Read More]
Three masked men allegedly assaulted a Delco couple and stole $35,000 of cash of property and cash Saturday. The sheriff’s office reported that Guadalupe Renteria and Yajaira Sanchez sustained minor injuries but refused medical assistance in the [Read More]
A motorcyclist became the second county road death in three days Monday. James Dicicco, 57, of Evergreen crashed on a curve on Princess Ann Road, Sgt. K. McVicker said. The motorcycle left the highway and [Read More]
Welcome readers to your daily weather blog from Meteorologist Christopher Cawley. We have a very foggy morning across the county. Please give yourself some extra travel time. We’re getting this thick fog thanks to [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for December 18, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
An empty trailer home was destroyed by fire Friday, and officials are investigating the blaze. The home on Old Stake Road had been vacant for several years and had no electricity. The blaze is considered [Read More]
News Briefs for December 17, 2024 A starving, injured dog seized from a home near Whiteville may have been used as a bait dog for fighting, investigators said. Harlem as he is now called [Read More]
Three people, including a former employee, have been charged with shoplifting form the Bolton Dollar General store. Naudia Pyatt and her brother Jaylen Pyatt were charged with misdemeanor larceny in the Dec. 13 case. Jaylen [Read More]
Once upon a time, a little boy saw Santa Claus from his brother’s bedroom. It was an old, old house, built by a wealthy family many years before even the boy’s parents were born. Where [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for December 17, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Drivers on Old Lake Road will permanently lose access to U.S. 74/76 this week as part of the project to upgrade the highway to interstate standards. A contractor for the N.C. Department of Transportation recently [Read More]
Hi everyone, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your daily weather update for Tuesday December 17, 2024. We’re off to a foggy start in places thanks to a lot of low-level moisture locked in place. [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for December 17, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
News Briefs for December 16, 2024 Most of the state, including Columbus County, is considered in a moderate drought right now. Brief rains we have seen in recent weeks have not been enough to [Read More]
Guiton’s Pharmacy is changing its name and management. The landmark Whiteville Drug store is now Whiteville Family Pharmacy, under the leadership of Angela Soles. The soda counter will remain in operation, with its famous handmade [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for December 16, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is partnering with local and state law enforcement to enforce a simple, but weighty message: if you have consumed impairing substances, do not get behind the wheel. The [Read More]
Macyne Garrell contributed to this report. The Columbus Baptist Association will host Meet Me in The Alley in downtown Whiteville on Dec. 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy Christmas music, smores, cookies, giveaways and the Christmas [Read More]
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