News Briefs for May 27, 2025 Former Sheriff’s Office Captain Kevin Norris has joined the race for the Columbus County’s top law enforcement officer. He recently retired as a 27...
By Justin Williamson Food truck vendors seem to be continually rising in popularity in our area. I have had the pleasure of covering several here on the Brews and Bites...
We were gifted a dandy flock of chickens the other day, so restoration of the Chicken Castle jumped to the top of the to-do list. The castle was a gift...
More than 584,000 pounds of litter was collected by participants in the recent spring litter sweep, but there’s still trash out there in need of a new home. “Removing litter...
A shoplifter took $122 worth of very specific merchandise from the Whiteville Walgreen’s Saturday morning. Whiteville Police reported that the thief allegedly took a male fertility test, deodorant, Su...
As Columbus commissioners and administration look at cutting positions and finding other ways to save money, the county is facing a $731,000 medical bill for inmate care. Most of the...
Two parks in Chadbourn will officially open Thursday, after the threat of rain postponed today’s ribbon cuttings. Wilkes Park at 689 South Wilkes Street and Our Park at 214 East...
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville is heading into June and making waves as they go. Whales, a mermaid, and even a summer gear swap is on...
Hello friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Tuesday May 27, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville....
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS Why Did The Devil Tempt Jesus? “The problem with opportunity is that it only knocks,” writes author Michael Hodgin. “Temptation kicks...
News Briefs for May 26, 2025 County Commissioners and the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office are struggling with a $731,000 medical bill incurred by an inmate at the detention center....
CCN Business Spotlight Nieman Market Established March 27, 2024 Nieman Market supports North Carolina farmers by offering fresh beef, chicken, pork, and eggs, plus premium butcher cuts, USDA Pr...
Hello friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Memorial Day, Monday May 26, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance...
They stand frozen in time, two men far younger than I am now, Gary Cooper-esque smiles under dark eyes. The taller of the two is my grandfather, W. Thomas Weaver....
News Briefs for May 25, 2025 State and local law enforcement are out in force for the start of the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer for teens. Click It or...
Hello friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Saturday May 24, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville....