Warrants show an alleged drug trafficker starved a dog to death, in addition to dealing cocaine and MDMA. Antonio Ward, 39, with addresses of 80 Ward Village Drive and 602 Rough Horn Rd., Evergreen, i...
CCN Weather Update for Friday September 26, 2025. Like yesterday, this is a long read… but I ask you stick through it. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. No wea...
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News Briefs for September 25, 2025 Detectives have arrested a Clayton man for the theft of 20 firearms from an Old Cribbtown Road Home. Larry Christopher Norris, age 47, is being held under $6 million...
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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) advises that black bears’ eating behavior alters in the late summer through fall. They significantly increase their food consumption to prepare for the ...
North Carolina’s regulated sports wagering industry continues to generate millions in tax revenue for the state’s universities. Eighteen months after sports wagering was legalized, more than $41 milli...
Southeastern Community College recently added three new members to the board of trustees. Long time educator, finance enthusiast joins board Brett Burroughs, a Williams Township native, was sworn in a...
With the likelihood of severe weather Friday evening, two area football games have been rescheduled for tonight (Thursday). East Columbus will host the Union Spartans tonight at 7 p.m. at the Swamp. W...
CCN Weather Update for Thursday September 25, 2025. This is a long read today but I ask that you stick with it, as we combine the “regular” update and the tropics into one lengthy post. Th...
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News Briefs for September 24, 2025 One man is dead and another in critical condition after a gunfight between a stepfather and stepson Monday. Chadbourn Police Chief Ken Elliot said the two men were a...
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Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while i...
City Manager Darren Currie announced his retirement Tuesday at Whiteville City Council. “It’s time,” Currie said. “I’ve worked in local government for 31.5 years. It̵...
Johnston County deputies recovered 20 weapons taken from a Columbus County home when they arrested a Clayton man on stolen firearms charges, the Columbus Sheriff’s Office said. Larry Christopher Norr...