An LP gas mishap burned one man and caused some exterior damage at Pleasant Plains Baptist Church Tuesday morning. County Fire Marshall Shannon Blackman said the church’s propane tank...
Western Prong Baptist Church was the setting for this year’s Tim Tebow Night to Shine. The prom style event is geared toward providing a fun and memorable celebration for special...
Columbus County Night To Shine 2025 CCN Christopher Cawley had a great night supporting Western Prong Baptist Church and the Tim Tebow Foundations’ Night to Shine. Local friends got to...
Thursday, February 6, 2025 Whiteville United Methodist Church 902 Pinckney St. Whiteville, NC 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM Find Your Drive ...
November 24, 1951 ~ January 25, 2025 (age 73) In Loving Memory of Pastor Paul Blouin II Pastor Paul went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2025. ...
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The Piney Forest Baptist Church JOY Group will host Empower Her 2025 on Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. until noon. Lynn Cowell and Amy Carroll will be special speakers, with...
May 20, 1941 ~ January 23, 2025 (age 83) Rev. Charles Wesley Clubb, age 83 of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 23, 2025 in Autumn Care of Raeford,...
Southeastern North Carolina has experienced one of the coldest winters in several years, since the record cold break in 2018 when the temperatures were in the mere single digits and...
Handyman Hal will be at Engage Life Church this Sunday at 10 a.m. for a Kids’ Appreciation Service. There will be prize drawings for all children who attend. Engage Life...
We’re seeing subfreezing temperatures at night for the next week, and since the thermometer reads below 40°, the warming station is open at Facts of Life Church in Whiteville. The...
Our CCN heroes this week are folks we have bragged on before. David Vernon Watts and Willing Vessel Ministries have provided Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to everyone several years back....
Macyne Garrell contributed to this report. The Columbus Baptist Association will host Meet Me in The Alley in downtown Whiteville on Dec. 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy Christmas music, smores,...
The Columbus Baptist Association will host Meet Me in The Alley in downtown Whiteville on Dec. 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy Christmas music, smores, cookies, giveaways and the Christmas...
Updated Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. Macyne Garrell contributed to this report. Transformation Church has several events during December. The Oxendines will sing Sunday at 10 a.m. The church sponsors...
Churches in Eastern Columbus County paused Sunday to remember the eight victims of the 2006 Riegelwood tornado. The storm struck a community between Old Lake Road and N.C. 87 in...

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