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News Briefs for March 18, 2025 A Lumberton woman became the county’s third highway fatality Monday morning. Savannah Lowry, age 39, died when her SUV was hit head-on by a truck on N.C. 410, [Read More]
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Smart Start, Arts Council to Showcase Children’s Art
Columbus County Partnership for Children (CCPC) is teaming up with the Columbus County Arts Council to give parents of children ages 3-5 the opportunity to showcase their child’s artwork in a real art gallery. “It’s [Read More]
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Alton Clarence Edwards
February 15, 1934 ~ March 15, 2025 (age 91) Alton Clarence Edwards, age 91, of Riegelwood passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems. Alton was born on February 15,1934 in [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for March 17, 2025 Citizen complaints led to the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers near Tabor City Thursday. The sheriff’s office said increased patrols were deployed along Swamp Fox Highway after [Read More]
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Southern Farm Days – “Parade of Power” Video and Photo Gallery
Southern Farm Days returned to The Boy’s and Girl’s Home of Lake Waccamaw this past weekend. Christopher Cawley and Jefferson Weaver of CCN were there to gather some of the sights and sounds of Souther [Read More]
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Glenda Fay Bozeman
March 23, 1954 ~ March 16, 2025 (age 70) Glenda Fay Bozeman, age 70 of Clayton, NC, went on to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Duke Medical Center in Durham. Preceded [Read More]
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Barbara (Porter) Morgan
June 15, 1938 ~ March 14, 2025 (age 86) Barbara Porter Morgan, age 86, of Chadbourn, NC, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 14, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born June 15, [Read More]
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Mary Elizabeth (Norris) Parker
September 27, 1940 ~ March 14, 2025 (age 84) Mary Elizabeth Parker, age 84, of Tabor City, NC, died Friday, March 14, 2025 in Woodbury Wellness Center, Hampstead, NC. Born September 27, 1940 in Columbus [Read More]
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News Briefs for March 16, 2025 Green Swamp Highway, also known as N.C. 211, will be detoured to Blacksmith Road beginning this Monday while the Department of Transportation replaces a concrete culvert south of the [Read More]
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1.5 Million Bond, Charges of Arson and First Degree Murder
Christopher Heimnick is being held under $1.5 million secured bond on charges of arson and first degree murder. The Sheriff’s Office said Heimnick was charged after the structure fire that left Wendell Smith [Read More]
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JB Huggins, Jr.
December 19, 1962 ~ March 12, 2025 (age 62) JB Huggins, Jr. 62 of Conway, SC, died on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Conway Medical Center. JB was born on December 19, 1962, son of [Read More]
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Margaret (Soles) Tyson
January 21, 1940 ~ March 14, 2025 (age 85) Margaret Soles Tyson, age 85, of Tabor City, NC, died Friday, March 14, 2025, in UNC Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. Born January 21, 1940, in Horry [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for March 13, 2025 Green Swamp Highway will be detoured to Blacksmith Road beginning Monday, March 17 while the Department of Transportation replaces a concrete culvert south of the intersection. Flaggers and [Read More]
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Detour Scheduled for Green Swamp Highway
Green Swamp Highway will be detoured to Blacksmith Road beginning Monday, March 17 while the Department of Transportation replaces a concrete culvert south of the intersection. Flaggers and detour signs will be in place. The [Read More]
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First State of the State Address by Governor Stein
Governor Josh Stein delivered his first state of the state address last night, surprising some by calling for a government efficiency agency similar to that put in place by President Donald Trump. He also called [Read More]
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Plan a Trip to The Columbus County Community Farmers Market
Saturday, March 15 is going to be a big day at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market. In addition to plants and produce, it’s time for poultry. Fresh eggs will be available as always, but [Read More]