A federal grand jury returned an indictment Tuesday charging a Canadian citizen with illegally registering to vote and voting in federal elections in 2022 and 2024. “Every single time a noncitizen cas...
CCN Weather Update for Friday August 29, 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...
An alleged narcotics trafficker in Cerro Gordo was shut down this week after tips from the public via the sheriff’s office app. Earl Oxendine, 58, was arrested at home on charges of trafficking ...
By Justin Williamson The Whiteville area is home to more than a handful of local diners and grills and we are blessed to be able to walk into every one of these and get quality service and good food. ...
News Briefs for August 28, 2025 Dahl, 70, faces 21 counts of cruelty to animals, including two felony charges. Dozens of dogs and other animals were removed from her home on Pone Hill Road in Hallsbor...
Hunting season for doves begins Monday across North Carolina, and the overall flock health and migration both look to be excellent for this year. The early season runs through Oct. 4. The middle seaso...
The suspect in a July murder near Tar Heel has been arrested in Wake County. Elijah Jamal Dixon, 19, of Clinton was arrested Wednesday during a traffic stop in Wake County, according to the Bladen Cou...
In Dublin Wednesday, the East Bladen Soccer squad squeezed out a win 2-1 against West Bladen. The Eagles (1-2-2) got their first victory of the year. The Knights fell to 0-2-1 on the season. Tevin McL...
The Lady Knights swept the East Bladen Eagles in doubles tennis to break a 3-3 singles tie to defeat the Eagles 6-3 Wednesday in the Knights’ season opener. The Eagles (1-3) will play host to the Knig...
East Bladen’s Lady Eagles volleyball team went to West Bladen hoping to give West Bladen an upset Wednesday, but the Knights declined the offer, defeating the Eagles 3-1. West Bladen pushed their reco...
A fourth suspect is now in custody from the July 5 gunfight that damaged several homes and vehicles, with gunfire barely missing a sleeping infant. Jalon McMillian, 19, of 203 Stanley St., Whiteville,...
CCN Weather Update for Thursday August 28, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Clear skies and easy sailing with Freedom Insurance. For home, car, boat, or what...
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville just might have a feather up their sleeve as the facility flies into fall. The staff is excited to welcome Ornithology Research Curator John...
Welcome to The Recipe Corner, your new go-to spot for simple, delicious, and stress –free goodies straight from my kitchen to your phone screen. I have always loved creating tasty meals and baking swe...
News Briefs for August 27, 2025 Columbus County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Sept. 15 on proposed changes to the county subdivision ordinance. The changes were requested by the county at t...
The first group of checks have been sent to farmers who applied for disaster assistance through the 2024 Ag Disaster Crop Loss, with more to follow in the coming weeks. Agriculture Commissioner Steve ...