Where there is smoke, there is usually fire, and some of those fires are beneficial. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is gearing up for its controlled burn season, which runs January through August. People who live [Read More]
Several new bills became law Jan. 1, while others are still on hold pending litigation. Several of the new laws went on the books after the Republican-dominated legislature overrode vetoes by former Gov. Roy Cooper. [Read More]
Friends and coworkers have established a fund for the family of Master Trooper Anthony Godwin, who died Tuesday. Godwin, 35, apparently experienced a medical problem while off duty. He leaves behind his wife Heather and [Read More]
A well-known State Trooper died Tuesday of an apparent medical condition while at the Outer Banks. Anthony Godwin, 35, was a Master Trooper with the N.C. Highway Patrol. He patrolled Columbus and Brunswick counties. “Master [Read More]
Someone raised a variant of the Confederate flag on the pole at the Whiteville city entry. The flag was removed by Whiteville Police, Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder said. “This was not done by the [Read More]
Multiple shots damaged two cars, a home and a storage building Monday night. No one was injured in the 9:30 p.m. shooting, the sheriff’s office reported, but a Chevrolet automobile and two structures sustained extensive [Read More]
A single vehicle crash led to a standoff and an apparent suicide Monday on Country Club Road near Whiteville. The sheriff’s office said the victim, who was 53, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. [Read More]
Conway Police are asking for the public’s help locating 16 year old Kenche Denise Green. The African American girl was reported missing this morning from Duckett Street around 1240 a.m. Kenche is five feet two, [Read More]
A convicted felon caught with a handgun will be sentenced in March. Bobby Jaquane Toon, 31, was arrested in January 2024 after fleeing from law enforcement. He was charged with possession of a firearm by [Read More]
An unwanted puppy now has a new home after being tossed from a vehicle and eventually ending up in police custody Saturday. Whiteville Police Sgt. Brianna Blanks was on patrol Saturday when a passerby spotted [Read More]
Video Report by Macyne Garrell of CCN News The Blood Connection is hosting the Jenna Jenkins Scholarship blood drive today at Amy’s Academy of Dance Arts in Chadbourn from 1-6. Every donor will receive $40 [Read More]
The Lake Waccamaw State Park will hold its annual First Day hike on New Years Day from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Meet at the visitors center and enjoy a one and a half mile [Read More]
Zerion Marcos Franklin has been sentenced to 48 months in prison and three years of supervised release after stealing over $750,000 in treasury checks. Franklin was also ordered to pay restitution to the U.S. Treasury, [Read More]
The Leesville Christmas Light Show is going on through Jan. 5 (Old Christmas). Since 2009, Corey Lee’s family has decorated their home at 7020 New Britton highway with what may be the largest Christmas display in [Read More]
Southern States Chemical is pleased to announce that the company’s Wilmington site won two major safety awards in 2024, including the CSX Chemical Safety Excellence Award as well as the North Carolina Department of Labor Gold Safety Award. “Congratulations [Read More]
Governor Roy Cooper and Governor elect Josh Stein filed a lawsuit Monday challenging legislation changing appointments and the composition of state and local elections boards. Senate Bill 382 was passed over Cooper’s veto, and strips [Read More]
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