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Christmas Time in Whiteville – A Photo Gallery
A Photo Gallery by Christopher Cawley
Articles by Jeff Allen Jones
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]
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]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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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)
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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]