Obituaries
Robert L Robinson
January 24, 1950 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Robert L Robinson, age 75, of Conway, SC passed on Monday, May 26,2025 at his residence. A viewing will be on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in the [Read More]
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Pete Stacy Galloway
August 11, 1964 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Pete Stacy Galloway, age 60, of Longwood, NC, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 26, 2025, at his residence. A viewing will be Saturday, June 7, 2025, [Read More]
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Nickey Melvin Prince
August 19, 1961 — May 24, 2025 Mr. Nickey Melvin Prince, age 63, of Tabor City, NC passed on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC. A viewing will be held Thursday, [Read More]
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Harvey McKenzie, Sr.
August 26, 1938 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Harvey McKenzie, Sr., age 86, of Bladenboro passed away at his residence on Monday, May 26, 2025. A funeral service to honor his life will be held [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 29, 2025
News Briefs for May 29, 2025 A man was shot to death Tuesday night in Sandyfield, making the county’s fourth homicide this year. Sheriff Bill Rogers said an argument escalated into a shooting on Browntown [Read More]
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Emery Neil Smith Jr.
August 9, 1972 ~ May 28, 2025 (age 52) Emery Neil Smith Jr. age of 52 of Cerro Gordo, NC died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of Emery Neil Smith [Read More]
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Edward Gedraytis
September 13, 1946 ~ May 26, 2025 (age 78) Edward Gedraytis was born on September 13th, 1946, and passed away suddenly at home on May 26,2025. Ed grew up in Bristol, Tennessee and was a [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 28, 2025
News Briefs for May 28, 2025 Drought monitor showed conditions improving in Columbus County, but overall the entire area is still considered in a moderate drought. Columbus County is around four inches below average rainfall [Read More]
Business
How Parking Lot Security Cameras Help Reduce Crime and Enhance Safety in Commercial Properties
How Parking Lot Security Cameras Help Reduce Crime and Enhance Safety in Commercial Properties Parking lots are an essential yet often overlooked part of a commercial property’s security infrastructure. They are not only a place [Read More]
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Kenneth “Corky” Earl Fowler
November 28, 1962 ~ May 26, 2025 (age 62) Kenneth Earl “Corky” Fowler age 62, died Monday May 26, 2025, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center, Whiteville, NC. Born in Horry County, [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 27, 2025
News Briefs for May 27, 2025 Former Sheriff’s Office Captain Kevin Norris has joined the race for the Columbus County’s top law enforcement officer. He recently retired as a 27 year veteran of the department. [Read More]
Brews & Bites
Brews and Bites: Food Truck Fun with Kona Ice
By Justin Williamson Food truck vendors seem to be continually rising in popularity in our area. I have had the pleasure of covering several here on the Brews and Bites section at CCN. This week [Read More]
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Half Million Pounds of Litter Collected
More than 584,000 pounds of litter was collected by participants in the recent spring litter sweep, but there’s still trash out there in need of a new home. “Removing litter from roadsides is an easy [Read More]
Church News
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD – Why Did The Devil Tempt Jesus?
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS Why Did The Devil Tempt Jesus? “The problem with opportunity is that it only knocks,” writes author Michael Hodgin. “Temptation kicks the door in.” Of course, [Read More]
Obituaries
Aliece Hill Johnson
October 9, 1933 ~ May 26, 2025 (age 91) Aliece Hill Johnson, 91, of Evergreen, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 26, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Aliece was born on [Read More]
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John Marshall Guyton
January 23, 1956 ~ May 25, 2025 (age 69) John Marshall Guyton, 69, of Bladenboro, died on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his home. Marshall was born on January 23, 1956, son of the late [Read More]