By Tommy Taylor CCN Sports The Bladen County AAA All-Stars have clinched a spot in the Division 2 AAA-State Tournament. They earned the spot by getting to the semi-finals of...
We had big plans, the Old Man and I, but they didn’t quite work out like we expected. Papa loved baseball, especially what I call “hungry” baseball, the minor leagues,...
There’s a powerful business strategy hiding in plain sight—and it’s not digital ads or influencer collaborations. Its real-world engagement crafted through smart, professional event marketing. For loc...
Need a boost of energy? Coffee isn’t the only solution. If you regularly suffer from fatigue, it might be worth looking into a few nootropic supplements. Such supplements can help...
Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools have begun dishing out their summer meal programs this week. Chadbourn Elementary, Tabor City School, and Acme Delco Elementary will participate in ...
CCN Weather Update for Tuesday June 17, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather strikes, with Freedom Insurance you will always be prepared....
News Briefs for June 16, 2025 Brightspeed Internet has been awarded a contract to provide high speed internet access to another 400 homes and businesses in Columbus County. Governor Josh...
Detectives are searching for a driver who allegedly killed a puppy on purpose while speeding on a Whiteville-area roadway. The Sunday afternoon incident was caught on security camera, according to...
Detectives are investigating after more than $4,125 of corn was destroyed near Whiteville. The victim contacted the sheriff’s office June 12 after discovering the damage. Approximately three acres of ...
A necropsy is being performed on the alligator that attacked and injured a girl at Lake Waccamaw Friday. Sgt. Matt Criscoe of the Wildlife Resources Commission said the girl will...
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS Why Did Jesus Say We Must Enter His Kingdom with Childlike Faith? “Children don’t know about sin, and that’s why they...
A former member of the Bladen County Board of Education who nows lives in Columbus is facing charges of child sexual abuse in Columbus and Bladen counties. Keith Edward Locklear,...
The Highway Patrol has identified the pilot and passenger of a plane that crash in Dothan Saturday. Philip Porter, 69, and his wife Cheryle, 66, died when their twin engine...
CCN Weather Update for Monday June 16, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather strikes, with Freedom Insurance you will always be prepared....
News Briefs for June 15, 2025 A twin engine plane crashed north of Old Dothan Road Saturday, killing two people. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the crash occurred around 1 p.m....
On This Edition of The Columbus Connection – Whiteville City Police Chief Paul Rockenbach On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks with Whiteville City Police Chief Paul Rocke...














