Courtesy N.C. Forest Service Those who have felt the warmth of a fire and enjoyed its friendly glow understand that fire is not always a devastating blaze. Our ancestors considered fire to be a basic ...
Veterans Day Events are going to make for a busy weekend across our area. The County Veterans Day Parade is this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Downtown Whiteville. ColumbusCountyNews.com will be broadcast...
September 2, 1942 – November 4, 2024 Bobby Gene Meares, 82, of Fair Bluff, died on Monday, November 4, 2024, in the McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River. Bobby was born in Lumberton, NC on S...
May 30, 1959 ~ November 3, 2024 (age 65) Glenda Faye Mitchell, age 65 passed November 3, 2024. Glenda’s funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Friday November 8, 2024 at St James Missionary Bapt...
November 23, 1968 – November 3, 2024 Robert “Robbie” Alexander Matheson, Jr. age 55 of the China Grove Community in Chadbourn, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in his home. Robbie was bo...
April 2, 1942 ~ November 3, 2024 (age 82) Tony Prince, 82, of 203 West Lewis Street, Whiteville, NC, died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Friday, Nov...
February 8, 1944 ~ November 2, 2024 (age 80) Annie Ruth Buffkin of Whiteville NC passed away November 2, 2024. She was born February 8, 1944 to the late Lawrence Mercer and Ruby Sellers Mercer. She is...
On Saturday the NC Pecan Harvest Festival officially became the NC Pecan Music Festival, and it was a huge success. It was a beautiful day, and a big crowd not only saw vendors lining the streets, bu...
May 22, 1955 ~ November 2, 2024 (age 69) Linda Faye Godfrey, 69, of 113 Covey Quail Lane, Whiteville, NC, died Saturday, November 2, 2024, at home. The funeral will be 1:30 PM Saturday, November 9, at...
On Saturday October 26th, it was NC Yam Festival time once again in Tabor City. CCN Videographer & Correspondent Darrell Jackson was on hand to capture some of the sights and sounds of the Yam Fe...
February 24, 1953 ~ November 2, 2024 (age 71) Martha Lynn Grainger, age 71, of Tabor City, NC, died Saturday, November 2, 2024 in the McLeod Seacoast Hospital, Little River, SC. Born February 24, 195...
May 28, 1924 ~ November 2, 2024 (age 100) Vivian Thompson White Lewis, age 100, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on November 2, 2024. She was a Columbus County native and lived in the ...
November 1, 2024 Mr. Arthur L. Lennon transitioned into eternal rest on Friday evening, November 1, 2024 in Greenville, NC. An intimate and meaningful Service of Remembrance for Mr. Lennon will take p...
March 23, 1946 – October 30, 2024 Morris A. Patterson, 78, of Chadbourn and formerly of Rose Hill, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmi...
April 2, 1994 ~ October 26, 2024 (age 30) Brandi Alexis Scott, 30, of 722 East Institute Street, Chadbourn, NC, died Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Whiteville. The funeral will be 2:00 PM Sunday, Nove...
June 10, 1963 – October 27, 2024 John is survived by his three sons: Alan Benson, John (Emily) Benson, and Joseph (Emily)Benson. He cherished the time spent with each of them and took immense ...