News stories in Columbus, NC.
The temporary bridge into Crusoe Island on Dock Road was closed today after part of the bridge failed around 3:30 p.m.. Residents said there are crews on the bridge trying to effect repairs. Andrew Barksdale, [Read More]
While numbers were down for July, online gambling continues to be a big hit among North Carolinians. The N.C. State Lottery Commission released its sports wagering revenue report for July today (Aug. 12). Revenues were [Read More]
The Columbus College and Career Academy will be on a two hour delay for students Monday, Aug. 12, due to flooding conditions across the county. Students who cannot be picked up due to flooding should [Read More]
Flooding is affecting several communities in Columbus County, including hard-hit Fair Bluff, Nakina, Old Dock and Crusoe Island. Much of the downtown Fair Bluff area is set to be demolished in the coming weeks, as [Read More]
Three of the four shelters in Columbus County will close today at 5 p.m. Edgewood Elementary, the county’s only pet-friendly shelter, will remain open, according to county spokesperson Amanda Prince. “If the need for additional [Read More]
Flooded roads as of 11:35 p.m. Aug. 7, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. •7000 block Lebanon Church Rd •835 Walter Ward Rd •Ward Town x Seven Creeks •14B East Calhoun St •E Lewis [Read More]
An electrical fire led to not one but two fires at Southern Fire and Muffler in Whiteville Wednesday. Firefighters were not called to the first blaze at the landmark business, City Fire Marshal Hal Lowder [Read More]
Greg Hewitt was watching the forecasts about Hurricane Debby when he decided to do something to help downtown Whiteville. The owner of Nautilus Elite on Frazier Street has dealt with multiple floods, ranging back to [Read More]
There were no charges after a woman attacked another woman Wednesday, forcing the victim to improvise a stylish defense for herself. The sheriff’s office said Tanieka Vonka Davis and Ophelia Jenrette got into an argument [Read More]
CCN will be providing coverage via our social media platforms throughout the storm. Send closings to CCNEditorweaver@gmail.com or call 910.914.6056 Ext. 1. Zeko’s Italian Restaurant has closed early Thursday. Champion Karate as well as The [Read More]
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to reach hurricane status today (Sunday), and could bring what officials are calling historic rainfall to North and South Carolina later this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) said in [Read More]
Trying to pawn a gold bracelet led to the arrests of three suspects in a string of crimes involving stolen financial information, firearms and a vehicle on Tuesday. James Andrew Delaney, Crystal Gayle Long and [Read More]
The suspect who fled a traffic stop at high speed with an unsecured toddler in his car has been arrested. Kiheem Raekwon Bell, 24, of Loris, S.C. was taken into custody Tuesday. He was charged [Read More]
A wanted man was picked up outside the Nakina Dollar General store Tuesday after he was seen “Acting erratically and sweating profusely”. Kevin Michael Babson of Ash had good reason to be sweating, and it [Read More]
A man described as “aggressive when he is impaired” was arrested after allegedly forcing a child to drive him around the Sydney community. Matthew Blake Coker, 35, was held under a secured bond on charges [Read More]
Backpack Buddies for the new school year begins August 19 at the Columbus Baptist Association Office. Volunteers are needed to help fill bags for children at al city and county schools who might not have [Read More]
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