By Kayla Henson CCPC Families in Columbus County now have access to a Rootle Discovery Corner—a fun, child-friendly space designed to spark curiosity and support early learning through play. Hosted by...
By Kaylie Simmons SCC This summer, rising high school juniors and seniors from Columbus County and surrounding rural and underserved communities had a unique opportunity to explore careers in pharmacy...
August 5, 1941 ~ August 11, 2025 (age 84) Shirley Grey Rockwell Bragg, age 84, of Clarendon, NC passed away Monday, August 11, 2025 in her home. Born August 5, 1941 in Columbus County, NC, she was the...
News Briefs for August 11, 2025 More rain fell across Columbus County this past weekend, causing Lake Waccamaw to overtop the dam with minor flooding to continue across the county. The additional prec...
November 14, 1951 ~ August 10, 2025 (age 73) Whiteville, NC Linwood Charles Spivey, age 73, of Whiteville, NC, died Sunday, August 10, 2025, in the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, Whiteville, NC. Bo...
July 23, 1948 ~ August 8, 2025 (age 77) WHITEVILLE—Frances Lois Stephens Gause, 77, of 1997 Golf Course Road, Whiteville, NC, died Friday, August 8, 2025, at Premier Living in Lake Waccamaw, NC. The f...
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS Can I Be Sure God is With Me? (Psalm 23:6) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the L...
News Briefs for August 10, 2025 All but 14 dogs seized from a Hallsboro woman were returned to her Friday. Deborah Dahl, 70, still faces two felony and 19 misdemeanor charges of cruelty to animals. Th...
CCN Business Spotlight Christian Recovery Centers Inc – CRCI Shallotte NC Established 1994 in Ash, NC Christian Recovery Centers, Inc. provides free 5 to 7 month residential recovery for ...
News Briefs for August 8, 2025 The Tabor City area man found dead in a pond near his home in February was shot once in the back of the head, according to the autopsy report. Ervin Johnson was reported...
Building a strong brand identity is important for a business in Columbus County. Whether you’re running a business that’s exclusively online or one that works in a hybrid manner, brand identity is som...
November 29, 1940 ~ August 7, 2025 (age 84) David Oliver McClary Jr., age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Shoreland Healthcare in Whiteville. David was born on N...
News Briefs for August 7, 2025 The state has reported the first case of West Nile virus in a human this year. Health officials urge residents to dump stagnant water, keep outside watering dishes clean...
Business owners are legally required to make a conscious effort to keep their customers and employees safe. Unsurprisingly, the consequences for failing to do so are far-ranging, from reputational dam...
August 3, 2025 Mrs. Ruby Waddell Hardy 92, of Whiteville, NC gave the Lord her hand and entered into eternity on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville, NC. She wa...
January 10, 1952 ~ August 6, 2025 (age 73) Judy Gore Fleming, age 73, of Tabor City, NC, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in her home. Born January 10, 1952 in Horry County, SC, she was the daughter of...