Obituaries
Tracy White
April 26, 1969 ~ July 8, 2025 (age 56) Tracy White of Whiteville passed on Tuesday July 8, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1969 in Columbus County, the son of Sylvia Mae Long [Read More]
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Business
CCN Business Spotlight – Clint’s Plumbing Services
CCN Business Spotlight Clint’s Plumbing Services Chadbourn NC Over 16 years experience Clint’s Plumbing Services come with the promise of quality, dedication, and durability from a life long experienced contractor. All work is guarantee. [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for July 11, 2025
News Briefs for July 11, 2025 Flood warnings have been issued for the Cape Fear and Lumber Rivers due to the runoff from as much as 11 inches of rain across Central North Carolina with [Read More]
Brews & Bites
Brews and Bites: The Grind
By Justin Williamson Today I’m happy to share my experience with you from a new coffee and sandwich shop in the heart of Tabor City, called The Grind. This new vendor has taken over the [Read More]
Obituaries
Mary Olivia Minton
July 10, 2025 Mary Olivia Waller Minton passed away on March 6, 2025 at the age of 90. To know Mary was to know a woman of both determination and grace, qualities which shone brightly [Read More]
Obituaries
Kenneth McCray
August 3, 1961 — July 5, 2025 Mr. Kenneth McCray, age 63, of Tabor City, NC, passed on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems, Whiteville, NC. A Memorial Service will be on [Read More]
Obituaries
Lillie Mae Peppers
February 15, 1943 — July 4, 2025 Lillie Mae Peppers, 82, of Chadbourn, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 4, 2025, at her residence. She was born on February 15, [Read More]
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Carolyn Leona (Greene) Thompson
March 29, 1940 ~ July 9, 2025 (age 85) Carolyn Leona Greene Thompson, 85, of Cerro Gordo, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, while in the Columbus Regional Healthcare [Read More]
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Eva Mae (Barnes) Wallace
October 23, 1941 ~ July 9, 2025 (age 83) Eva Mae Barnes Wallace, 83, of Cerro Gordo, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the Columbus Regional Healthcare Center in Whiteville. Eva Mae was [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for July 10, 2025
News Briefs for July 10, 2025 The former publisher of bladenonline.com is in jail under no bond on a charge of murder. Charlotte Smith, 45, of Elizabethtown, is alleged to have shot her husband Daine [Read More]
Business
North Carolina Gains ‘Top State’ for Business Rank Again
Both sides of the political aisle are taking credit today as CNBC announced North Carolina as the top state for business in the country. CNBC credited the workforce, economy and business friendly environment for the [Read More]
Business
Gambling Revenues Down Again in June as Year Ends
Gambling revenues and payouts went down again in June, according to the state lottery commission. Between June 1 and June 30, e-gamblers in North Carolina wagered $433,184,675 on sporting events, including paid and promotional wagers. [Read More]
Business
Running a Franchise & Finding Success
If you are thinking of trying to run a business that will be successful, one of the best ways you can do this is by having a franchise. That is a very well known and [Read More]
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Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting for July 2025
During their monthly Town Board Meeting, Lake Waccamaw commissioners on Tuesday emphasized their opposition to a proposed new development on Old Lake Road. Several citizens who spoke at the meeting urged the board to take [Read More]
Obituaries
Gail (Arnette) McCann
November 29, 1949 ~ July 7, 2025 (age 75) Gail Arnette McCann went on to be with her loving savior, at the age of 75, on Monday, July 7th, 2025. Keeping her eyes fixed on [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for July 9, 2025
News Briefs for July 9, 2025 Municipal filing opened Monday for the November elections. Lake Waccamaw has a three way race for mayor, while some towns have had no one file for office as of [Read More]