Following is a partial transcript of this week’s episode of the Columbus Connection podcast. For the full program, follow The Columbus Connection with Jefferson Weaver on Spotify. Click the link on this website for more. [Read More]
The International Paper fluff plant in Riegelwood has been purchased by American Industrial Partners (AIP), according to a press release from the company. AIP is a “focused industrials investor,”, according to its website. The firm [Read More]
Two residential developments have been put on hold or stopped entirely after county commissioners signaled a possible shift regarding planned unit developments at their Aug. 18 meeting. Paloma II would have brought 10,000 homes to [Read More]
A Bladenboro man will serve up to 53 years in prison on child sex offense charges. Jessie Lee Dixon, 73, was convicted of two counts each of indecent liberties with a minor and sexual battery [Read More]
CCN Weather Update for Saturday August 23, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. No weather worries with Freedom Insurance. For home, car, boat, or whatever you need, Freedom can provide [Read More]
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson shares his thoughts on the changing attitude toward development in Columbus County, and ongoing problem of people Drinking and Driving. Plus Jefferson announces, “The DWI Roundup”, a [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for August 22, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
News Briefs for August 22, 2025 A wanted suspect led a chase from Columbus County into Robeson County Wednesday, causing a crash that injured a police officer and a civilian motorist. August 20, Brunswick [Read More]
Running a construction company can prove an incredibly lucrative career option – but nothing worth doing is easy. There’s a tremendous amount of logistical work involved in running this sort of business, and things can [Read More]
The Chadbourn Police officer hurt in a crash Wednesday is recovering, and the suspect is still at large. CPD Officer Grady Corder was injured after colliding with another vehicle that had been clipped by the [Read More]
They say rivalries bring out the best in sports and the most recent West Bladen-East Bladen Girls Volleyball match proved that old saying to be true. The undefeated Knights had to go to five sets [Read More]
East Columbus Downs Whiteville 3-2 in Soccer: East Bladen-West Bladen tie 0-0 On Thursday, rivals in both counties clashed on the field for some great soccer. At Lake Waccamaw, the Gators got the best of [Read More]
CCN Weather Update for Friday August 22, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. No weather worries with Freedom Insurance. For home, car, boat, or whatever you need, Freedom can provide [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for August 21, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
The investment firm, American International Partners, has purchased International Paper in Riegelwood for $1.5 billion. AIP announced in a press release that they were purchasing IP’s Global Cellulose Fibers Division, which produces pulp used for [Read More]
News Briefs for August 21, 2025 The Columbus County NAACP will host a presentation and listening session on flood preparedness this evening. Partners include the West Whiteville Initiative, Southern Coalition for Social Justice, Blueprint NC, [Read More]
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