Two local lottery players took home some major money this week. When Kenneth Formyduval of Whiteville got off work Friday night, he trusted his gut and bought a $30 scratch-off,...
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes On Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office in Whiteville will be hosting a Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony honoring the courageous...
August 3, 1946 ~ May 4, 2025 (age 78) Patricia Ann Nobles Strickland, 78, of Chadbourn, died on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at her home. Pat was born on August...
August 24, 1974 ~ May 3, 2025 (age 50) Byron Scott Stevens, 50, of Whiteville NC passed away May 3, 2025. He was born August 24, 1974 to the late...
Columbus Regional Healthcare System is celebrating their ninetieth anniversary this week. The hospital began in 1935 in a modest 15-room home in Whiteville and has grown exponentially since then. Step...
News Briefs for May 6, 2025 After less than an hour of deliberation, a Columbus County jury found James Henry Smith, of Lumberton, guilty of Assault with a Deadly...
Columbus County Commissioners Monday approved a plan to charge municipalities 3% of the tax value for every tax bill serviced by the county. County Manager Eddie Madden said Whiteville and...
News Briefs for May 5, 2025 Ireyhanna Sinkler was jailed Friday after leading law enforcement from four agencies on a chase from Whiteville to Evergreen. Sinker allegedly fled a...
Mayo Clinic Minute: Preventing Stroke Alex Osiadacz May 5, 2025 May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and as part of everyday awareness, Mayo Clinic healthcare professionals suggest reducing stroke ...
CCN Business Spotlight MURF’S PAWN Whiteville NC Great Selection Of New and Used Guns, Jewelry, Tools, Electronics, Music items, Optics and 1000 of more items. Murf’s Pawn will work...
May 22, 1947 ~ May 2, 2025 (age 77) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Southern 77 of Whiteville, NC, who departed this life...
December 21, 1946 ~ May 3, 2025 (age 78) Charles Ray Mercer, 78, of Lake Waccamaw passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025 in Pikeville, NC while residing with his...
As a business owner, it’s important you always stay ahead of the game. While you hope nothing ever goes wrong, it’s naive to think that it will be plain smoothing...
April 29, 1956 ~ May 3, 2025 (age 69) Mark Lane Stanley, Sr, also known to many as Granddaddy age 69, of Leland, NC passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025,...
News Briefs for May 4, 2025 Most of Columbus County remains in a severe drought, according to the state drought monitor released Thursday. Currently Columbus County is around eight inches...
Acme Delco Riegelwood Fire-Rescue responded to a fast moving wildfire Saturday on Christian Lane. ADR fought alongside Bolton, Northwest, Buckhead and the Forest Service dealt with extremely high wind...