Obituaries
Willie Lee Cook
October 19, 1950 ~ August 14, 2025 (age 74) Willie Lee Cook of Leland passed on August 14, 2025. He was born on October 19, 1950, the son of the late Lester Cook and Mary [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for August 20, 2025
News Briefs for August 20, 2025 Columbus County Commissioners sent two rezoning requests for planned developments back to the planning board Monday. The board expressed concerns over questions about drainage and other issues. The move [Read More]
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Labor Day Booze It and Lose It Campaign Underway
The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program gathered with officials in Charlotte this morning (Aug. 20) to announce the launch of the upcoming Labor Day “Booze It and Lose It” campaign. The statewide enforcement initiative, which [Read More]
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Why Rural and Urban Areas Face Different Road Safety Risks
Road safety challenges differ greatly between rural and urban areas. These differences impact accident frequency, severity, and community well-being. Urban settings often face congestion, pedestrian risks, and higher crash numbers. Rural regions struggle with longer [Read More]
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CCN Community Hero
A little girl named Emma recently turned 8 years old and wanted the most unusual of gifts for her birthday this year. She didn’t ask for things for herself, but she did request that everyone [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for August 19, 2025
News Briefs for August 19, 2025 A Whiteville bandit who allegedly robbed Walmart and two dollar stores in 2014 before fleeing to Florida is awaiting trial here. Andre Freeman, age 36, continued his criminal career [Read More]
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How Local Communities Can Stay Safe on the Roads During High-Traffic Seasons
Road safety is a shared responsibility that affects every community member. High-traffic seasons bring unique challenges for drivers, pedestrians, and law enforcement. Increased travel during holidays or local events raises the risk of congestion and [Read More]
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Why Preventive Care Is a Community Effort, Not Just an Individual One
Staying healthy is often seen as a personal obligation. You go for checkups, eat well, and exercise. These habits matter, but they are only part of the bigger picture. Preventive care is more than what [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for August 18, 2025
News Briefs for August 18, 2025 A motorcyclist from Spring Lake died Saturday after slamming into a car in Delco. William Washington, age 50, was pronounced dead on the scene of the wreck. He [Read More]
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Strategies for Calming Back-to-School Anxiety
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Strategies for Calming Back-to-School Anxiety Patty Miller DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have two sons, ages 5 and 11. My eldest is always excited to start school and have new adventures. My younger [Read More]
Elections
Registration Repair’ Underway with Voter Rolls
The first wave of mailings is now going out to North Carolina voters who need to provide their driver’s license number (DL#) or last four digits of their social security number (SSN4) as part of [Read More]
Business
Tabor Talk for August 20, 2025
By Cynthia Steven Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber How has your summer been treating you? It has certainly been a hot one! We hope you all have found some time to enjoy the summer break [Read More]
Church News
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: If Jesus Came with You to School, What Would You Do? (Part 1 of 2)
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD By Carey Kinsolving and Friends If Jesus Came with You to School, What Would You Do? (Part 1 of 2) “I would ask him for all the answers. I would buy [Read More]
Business
Business Insurance: How To Choose the Right Policies for Your Business
Insurance can protect you against all kinds of business disasters. But just what types of coverage should you take out? No business can afford to insure themselves against every conceivable danger, so you need to [Read More]
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SCC Breaks Ground on Transportation Tech Building
Staff photos by Laura Norton Southeastern Community College broke ground this morning on a new $22 million, 22,000 sq. ft. Transportation Technology STEM Building on the campus. Dr. Chris English of SCC said the [Read More]
Obituaries
Frankie Delynn Dossie
July 25, 1979 — August 16, 2025 Mr. Frankie Delynn Dossie, age 46, of Fair Bluff, NC, passed on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Dillon County, SC. A viewing will be on Thursday, August 21, [Read More]