News stories in Columbus, NC.
Last week, the Central Columbus Angels made history by winning the X-Play World Series Championship in Ruston, La. They defeated South Carolina 5-3 to take the title. The Angels finished the season 14-1, behind stout [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for August 4, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
News Briefs for August 3, 2025 The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Academy, scheduled to begin Sept. 16. This free, 10-week program offers citizens a behind-the-scenes look at [Read More]
The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for August 2, 2025
News Briefs for August 1, 2025 The sheriff’s office reported that a clerk called 911 after the unidentified male came into the store around 6:30 p.m. and “implied possession of a weapon.” The suspect then [Read More]
The World Series Champion Central Columbus Angels will be honored by a parade through Whiteville at 9 a.m. The procession will go from Roses shopping center to the historic courthouse and back through downtown to [Read More]
As summer temperatures continue to soar, the state Dept. of Health and Human Services is urging caution when spending time outdoors or in areas that are not air conditioned. Halfway through the summer season, from [Read More]
News Briefs for July 31, 2025 The general assembly adjourned Wednesday with no vote on the override of Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of SB 50. The bill would allow anyone 18 or older with no [Read More]
News Briefs for July 30, 2025 A woman was charged after she allegedly pointed a handgun at a large crowd at apartments on Mill Stream Drive Monday. Ernestine Victoria Jackson, 61, was charged with a [Read More]
News Briefs for July 29, 2025 The second inmate has died at Columbus Correctional in less than six months. Quashaunn Shuford, 31, was found unresponsive in his dormitory just after midnight Thursday. Someone opened fire [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for July 29, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
News Briefs for July 28, 2025 Triple digit heat continues across our area. Make sure you stay hydrated, check on the elderly, and keep fresh water for your animals. India Berryman is out on [Read More]
The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of another inmate at Columbus Correctional Center in Brunswick. Quashaunn Omar Shuford, age 31, was found unresponsive in a dormitory just after midnight Thursday. Chad [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for July 28, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
News Briefs for July 27, 2025 A woman was charged with assault with a deadly weapon after striking her husband with a car during a domestic dispute Wednesday. Tonya Keel, age 39, was held under [Read More]
News Briefs for July 25, 2025 The Columbus County Detention Officer who died two hours after being sworn-in to office Monday has been identified by family and friends as AJ Shipman. The officer apparently suffered [Read More]
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