News Briefs for May 30, 2025 A plan to build more than 4,500 homes near Lake Waccamaw has been forwarded by the planning board to the Columbus County Commissioners with a favorable endorsement. The ho...
November 2, 1993 ~ May 27, 2025 Jonathan Ferrell Baldwin, age 31 of Lake Waccamaw passed away May 27, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 07, 2025 at 11:00 am at Rehobeth AME Zion Ch...
January 24, 1950 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Robert L Robinson, age 75, of Conway, SC passed on Monday, May 26,2025 at his residence. A viewing will be on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in the Westside Funeral Home C...
August 11, 1964 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Pete Stacy Galloway, age 60, of Longwood, NC, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 26, 2025, at his residence. A viewing will be Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 5:00 PM ...
August 19, 1961 — May 24, 2025 Mr. Nickey Melvin Prince, age 63, of Tabor City, NC passed on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC. A viewing will be held Thursday, June 5, 2025,...
August 26, 1938 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Harvey McKenzie, Sr., age 86, of Bladenboro passed away at his residence on Monday, May 26, 2025. A funeral service to honor his life will be held on Saturday, May 3...
News Briefs for May 29, 2025 A man was shot to death Tuesday night in Sandyfield, making the county’s fourth homicide this year. Sheriff Bill Rogers said an argument escalated into a shooting on Brown...
August 9, 1972 ~ May 28, 2025 (age 52) Emery Neil Smith Jr. age of 52 of Cerro Gordo, NC died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of Emery Neil Smith of Nakina, NC, an...
September 13, 1946 ~ May 26, 2025 (age 78) Edward Gedraytis was born on September 13th, 1946, and passed away suddenly at home on May 26,2025. Ed grew up in Bristol, Tennessee and was a proud Eagle Sc...
News Briefs for May 28, 2025 Drought monitor showed conditions improving in Columbus County, but overall the entire area is still considered in a moderate drought. Columbus County is around four inche...
How Parking Lot Security Cameras Help Reduce Crime and Enhance Safety in Commercial Properties Parking lots are an essential yet often overlooked part of a commercial property’s security infrastructur...
November 28, 1962 ~ May 26, 2025 (age 62) Kenneth Earl “Corky” Fowler age 62, died Monday May 26, 2025, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center, Whiteville, NC. Born in Horry County, SC, he ...
News Briefs for May 27, 2025 Former Sheriff’s Office Captain Kevin Norris has joined the race for the Columbus County’s top law enforcement officer. He recently retired as a 27 year veteran of the dep...
By Justin Williamson Food truck vendors seem to be continually rising in popularity in our area. I have had the pleasure of covering several here on the Brews and Bites section at CCN. This week I’m r...
More than 584,000 pounds of litter was collected by participants in the recent spring litter sweep, but there’s still trash out there in need of a new home. “Removing litter from roadsides is an easy ...
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS Why Did The Devil Tempt Jesus? “The problem with opportunity is that it only knocks,” writes author Michael Hodgin. “Temptation kicks the door in.” ...