Obituaries
Wanda J. Gore
Arrangements are incomplete at this time. November 28, 1949 ~ December 31, 2024 (age 75) Wanda J. Gore, age 75, of Delco, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Lower Cape [Read More]
Articles by Columbus County News
Obituaries
James Paul Russell
January 20, 1941 ~ December 30, 2024 (age 83) James Paul Russell, age 83, of Hallsboro, passed away at Columbus Regional Healthcare on Monday, December 30, 2024. He was born in Benton Harbor, MI on January 20, 1941 [Read More]
Obituaries
Barbara Scott Morrison
January 18, 1944 – December 31, 2024 Barbara Scott Morrison 80, of Lake Waccamaw moved into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 31st, 2024. She was the daughter of Woodrow [Read More]
Front Page
CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for January 1, 2025 Governor Josh Stein was sworn into office Wednesday, replacing Roy Cooper in the state’s top slot. Stein promised continued help for Hurricane victims, better teacher pay improvements to [Read More]
Government
Stein and Jackson Sworn into Office
Governor Josh Stein was sworn into office Wednesday, replacing Roy Cooper in the state’s top slot. Stein promised continued help for Hurricane victims, better teacher pay improvements to schools and protection of personal rights. Jeff [Read More]
Obituaries
Howard Jackson James
March 21, 1955 — December 29, 2024 Mr. Howard Jackson James, age 69, of Tabor City, NC, entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 29, 2024, in the VA Hospital, Fayetteville There will be a viewing [Read More]
Obituaries
Anthony S. Godwin
March 22, 1989 ~ December 31, 2024 (age 35) Master Trooper Anthony Godwin passed away on December 31, 2024. Anthony is the husband of Heather Tyree Godwin and father to Landry Godwin and Grayanna [Read More]
Obituaries
Julius Odell Lennon
December 26, 1955 ~ December 29, 2024 (age 69) Mr. Julius Odell Lennon passed on December 29, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. o4, 2025 at 1:00 pm at St. Luke AME Zion Church, 410 [Read More]
Front Page
CCN Daily News Briefs – New Years Eve
News Briefs for December 31, 2024 – New Years Eve Tonight is New Year’s Eve, and if you feel inclined to drive after celebrating – don’t. The state’s Booze It and Lose It campaign [Read More]
Front Page
Animal Cruelty Open Investigation
The Columbus County Sheriff’s office and Animal Protective Services were called about an alleged case of animal abuse Christmas Eve. A woman reported that she was prevented from retrieving two dogs from her previous residence [Read More]
Business
CCN Business Spotlight – Whiteville Nutrition NC
CCN Business Spotlight Whiteville Nutrition NC Est. March 2022 FUEL GOOD. FEEL GOOD. We offer delicious, plant based treats! From immune boost to cake pops to protein shakes! We have a wide variety [Read More]
Obituaries
Bruce Daniel Tyler
November 5, 1956 ~ December 30, 2024 (age 68) Bruce Daniel Tyler age 68, of Tabor City died Monday December 30, 2024, in his home. Born in Charleston, SC, he was the son of the late Johnny and [Read More]
Obituaries
Shirley Ann Coleman Long
March 18, 1949 ~ December 28, 2024 (age 75) Shirley Ann Coleman Long of Whiteville NC, passed away December 28, 2024. She was born to the late Odell Coleman and Lettie “Mae” Pettite on March 18, 1949. Shirley [Read More]
Front Page
CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for December 30, 2024 A convicted felon caught with a handgun will be sentenced in March. Bobby Jaquane Toon, 31, was arrested in January 2024 after fleeing from law enforcement. He was [Read More]
Front Page
Theft, Drive-By and Suspected Arson
Someone stole a storage building from a Bolton home December 20. The building was valued at $2,000. An unoccupied building was reported damaged by fire on Ronald Lane near Chadbourn the same day. On December [Read More]
Government
President Jimmy Carter Dead at 100
Tributes are being posted across the nation as former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at 100 years of age in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Carter was president from 1977 to 1981. He and his [Read More]