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]
Articles by Jeff Allen Jones
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]
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Christmas 2024 in Downtown Whiteville – Parade Video
Last Saturday in Whiteville was all festive for the holidays with the Downtown Christmas Extravaganza. And as the darkness appeared, children of all ages lined the streets for the annual Downtown Christmas Parade presented by [Read More]
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November Gambling Totals $657.6 Million
November was another big month for gambling in North Carolina, according to the State Lottery Commission. The commission on Monday (today) released its sports betting revenue report for November. Between Nov. 1 and Nov. 30, [Read More]
Brews & Bites
Whiteville Nutrition Offers Much More Than Drinks
By Tyler Wittkofsky Whiteville Nutrition is more than just a drink shop—it’s a hub for health, flavor, and community. With a menu that includes meal replacement shakes, clean energy drinks, and protein coffee, this spot [Read More]
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Whiteville 2024 Christmas Celebration – Photo Gallery
Whiteville’s 2024 Christmas Celebration – Photo Gallery by Christopher Cawley Full Parade Video will be Posted Tuesday Morning (click on each photo to enlarge)
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary about Government Waste, Covid 19 Fraud, and Billions wasted on Animal Testing. Also Jefferson shares his thoughts on the December 7th 1941 attack on Pearl [Read More]
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Great Turnout for Tabor City’s Christmas Parade – Parade Video
On Thursday Tabor City had their annual Christmas Parade in Downtown Tabor City. Columbus County News Account Executive Misty Cribb was on hand to bring us all the action. You can watch the video below, [Read More]
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The Good News for December 7th, 2024
It is the Christmas season in Columbus County, and if you can’t get a little bit of cheer, you ought to be ashamed of yourself. The Lake Waccamaw Christmas parade is today at 10 a.m. [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Hurricane Relief Office Seeks Comments
The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is accepting public comments through Dec. 14 on a proposed amendment to the action plan for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation funds received after hurricanes Matthew and Florence. [Read More]
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Wall That Heals Coming to Park
A massive, mobile memorial to those who served in Vietnam is coming to the Veterans Memorial Park next spring. The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a [Read More]
Business
Whiteville Christmas Extravaganza is Saturday
By Emily Cross Whiteville Downtown Development Wondering what you can expect at the Downtown Whiteville Christmas Extravaganza? We’ve got a loaded evening of festivities so please read below to make sure you are ready. The [Read More]
Business
Christmas in the Boondocks Has Huge Opening Weekend in Nakina
Boondocks Adventure Farm’s “Christmas in the Boondocks” made its seasonal debut over the weekend in Nakina. It’s a one-of-a-kind Holiday Lights and Entertainment Show that takes place from 5pm -10pm every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for December 2 County commissioners tonight will vote on what may be the strongest regulations in the state on vape and tobacco stores. The county ordinance will strictly limit the location of any [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection – Amanda Irwin and Patricia Medlin of the Boys & Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has Amanda Irwin and Patricia Medlin of the Boys & Girls Home of Lake Waccamaw where they talk about their Christmas Nativity Journey Tour on December 6th, [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for November 28, 2024 Jamurie Graham is being held under no bond after allegedly shooting one person in Chadbourn. He faces four charges of firing into an occupied dwelling and one of [Read More]