Developing story A driver died after apparently tried to avoid a dead animal on N.C. 87 near the county line this morning. Traffic was tied up for hours after the crash, which occurred just before [Read More]
Developing story Fire and rescue crews are working on a major crash in the 4500 block of N.C. 87 in Riegelwood. Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue posted on social media that traffic is being delayed, and lane closures [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Shane Hardee of the N.C. Forest Service was awarded the state’s highest honor last week, the Order of the Longleaf Pine. District Forest Michael Rhodes and Chris Meggs, who recently retired from the NCFS, presented [Read More]
While there was virtually no accumulation, Columbus and Bladen counties had an unusual November snow Monday. The brief bout of flurries, mixed with rain in most places, may be the earliest recorded in the area. [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Veterans Day is Tuesday, and two events are scheduled to honor those who have served the country. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I. At 11 a.m. on Nov. [Read More]
A missing girl was found near Sawmill Apartments in Whiteville around noon today. Jessica Diaz, 13, of Kelly was reported missing Sunday night, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. She was last seen leaving [Read More]
The second time wasn’t exactly the charm for a juvenile who broke into a Whiteville vape shop. Whiteville Police were called to the World Vape and Tobacco at the intersection of West Williamson and J.K. [Read More]
Note—Many folks forget that Veteran’s Day is the descendant of Armistice Day, when World War I, the “war to end all wars,” officially ended. At the request of a more modern veteran, I offer this [Read More]
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson has Angela Norris of the Veterans Memorial Park of America to talk about their upcoming Veterans Day Celebration on November 11th, as well as the recent improvements and future [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 7, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Two men are charged with illegal dumping after they were caught red-handed unloading trash from a U-Haul truck Wednesday, the sheriff’s office reported. Jashawn Anthony Brown, 23, of 147 Godwin Trail, Chadbourn, and Shaun Khalil [Read More]
A man robbed the North Whiteville Dollar General at gunpoint Tuesday, making off with an undisclosed amount of cash. Deputies were called to the store at 2448 James B. White Highway North just before 8 [Read More]
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