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CCN Community Hero
Our community hero this week is Allen Strickland. When the cold weather moved in with a vengeance last week, Allen opened the Todd House Wedding and Event Center to anyone who was in need [Read More]
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Veteran Memorial Park of America
It’s hard to believe, but five years ago this week, ground was broken on the Veterans Memorial Park of America on U.S. 701 South of Whiteville. What began as a dream had grown to a [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for January 20, 2025 A mother and four children died Sunday in a car crash in Bladen County. The 4:00 p.m. wreck occurred on N.C. 20 near Purdie Hall Road, the Highway Patrol [Read More]
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Commissioners to Meet Early
Columbus County Commissioners will have a full agenda when they meet Tuesday starting at 2:30 p.m. Among the items being considered are a request to place 911 under the sheriff’s office, provide 15 new vehicles [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Dear Mr. President
Dear Mr. President, I am pleased that you have returned to the White House. I admit that in your first election, I wasn’t sure about you, but you far exceeded my expectations and honestly, surprised [Read More]
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Early Morning Traffic Stop Yields Drugs
Two people were arrested on drug charges after an early morning traffic stop turned up methamphetamines Jan. 17. Jerry Delane McBride, 51, of 1417 Bill Hooks Rd., was held without bond. He was charged with [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Monday January 20, 2025
Greetings friends, welcome to the CCN Daily Weather Update for Monday January 20, 2025. Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Once again our weather blog is proudly sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. [Read More]
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Request to Transfer 911 Operations
Columbus County commissioners on Tuesday will hear a request to transfer 911 operations under the sheriff’s office. The request comes after several fire chiefs asked the sheriff’s office to take over the department, citing [Read More]
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Multiple Charges for a Bolton Man
A Bolton man faces multiple charges after he was arrested with drugs and firearms in Currie. Jameson Freeman, age 36, was on release from prison on felony drug charges. Probation and Parole agents found methamphetamine, [Read More]
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Weather Update – Sunday January 19, 2025
Good morning, welcome to the CCN Daily WEATHER UPDATE for Sunday January 19, 2025. This is another long-winded report… and is brought to you by Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. For auto, boat, home, and all [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for January 19, 2025 Columbus County commissioners on Tuesday will hear a request to transfer 911 operations under the sheriff’s office. A Bolton man faces multiple charges after he was arrested with [Read More]
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Weather Update – Saturday January 18, 2025
Good morning, welcome to the Saturday edition of the CCN Daily WEATHER UPDATE. Our CCN Daily Weather Update is brought to you by Freedom Insurance. For auto, home, boat, and much, much more, contact Freedom [Read More]
Church News
Community Churches Rally Together in the Cold
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 teens during January of 2018. [Read More]
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Burger King Sustains Major Damage
Another Burger King restaurant, this time in Whiteville, was damaged by fire Friday morning. Whiteville Fire Marshall Hal Lowder said staff at the Columbus Corners BK called 911 at 6:32 a.m. They discovered smoke and [Read More]
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Weather Update – Friday January 17, 2025
Greetings friends, welcome to the FRIDAY edition of the CCN Weather Update! Hey at least it’s not as bitterly cold this morning! Today is a “transition day” weather-wise. A more moist air mass will push [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for January 16, 2025 Two people were charged with larceny after allegedly stealing a burn barrel (valued at $10.00) near Tabor City. Governor Josh Stein today issued an executive order about [Read More]