Business
Tabor Talk for January 8, 2025
By Dianne Nobles Ward Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We hope that all of you had a glorious holiday season. It’s hard to believe that we are already a week into this new year. [Read More]
Articles by Jeff Allen Jones
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection – The Real Whiteville Santa Claus
On this must listen Special Holiday Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in the studio, the Real Whiteville Santa Claus. Be sure to listen because Santa will know whether you listen or not. The [Read More]
Brews & Bites
Fresh, Creative, and Friendly: Mt. Tabor Manna Cafe
By Justin Williamson – Brews & Bites Special to CCN Eric and Faith are building a great reputation in the Tabor City area with their downhome disposition and tasty treats. Mt. Tabor Manna Cafe is [Read More]
Business
Leonard Named SCC Trustee
Longtime Tabor City Town Manager Al Leonard has a new title: trustee. The college announced Friday that Leonard is now a member of the board of trustees at Southeastern Community College. He served as manager [Read More]
Front Page
The Good News – Weekend Audio Report (December 28, 2024)
The Good News – Weekend Audio Report for December 28, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Church News
Willing Vessel Ministries — CCN Hero Spotlight
Our CCN heroes this week are folks we have bragged on before. David Vernon Watts and Willing Vessel Ministries have provided Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to everyone several years back. Then they handed out hot [Read More]
Front Page
Christmas Time in Whiteville – A Photo Gallery
A Photo Gallery by Christopher Cawley
Brews & Bites
Tabor City: What Are My Options?
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]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver with Holiday Stories
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]
Business
Saying Goodbye, BIG LOTS Announced Entire Chain to Close
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]
Front Page
Magic on Main: Smart Start gives back for the holidays
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]
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Old Stake Road Vacant Home Destroyed by Fire
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]
Front Page
Old Lake Interchange to Close Dec. 19
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]
Front Page
Holiday Booze It and Lose It Kicks Off
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]
Brews & Bites
Food Truck Fun: Smokin Me Crazy
By Justin Williamson So here I am, hungry, driving around the county. Facing the daily question of where to grab a quick bite on my way home. I’ve eaten all this before. I don’t want [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary
This Weeks The Columbus Connection (Press Play for the Audio) On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary about Drones, as well as a short story for the Holiday Season The Columbus Connection [Read More]