News Briefs for January 1, 2025 Governor Josh Stein was sworn into office Wednesday, replacing Roy Cooper in the state’s top slot. Stein promised continued help for Hurricane victims,...
A well-known State Trooper died Tuesday of an apparent medical condition while at the Outer Banks. Anthony Godwin, 35, was a Master Trooper with the N.C. Highway Patrol. He patrolled...
Someone raised a variant of the Confederate flag on the pole at the Whiteville city entry. The flag was removed by Whiteville Police, Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder said. “This...
News Briefs for December 31, 2024 – New Years Eve Tonight is New Year’s Eve, and if you feel inclined to drive after celebrating – don’t. The state’s Booze...
The Columbus County Sheriff’s office and Animal Protective Services were called about an alleged case of animal abuse Christmas Eve. A woman reported that she was prevented from retrieving two...
Multiple shots damaged two cars, a home and a storage building Monday night. No one was injured in the 9:30 p.m. shooting, the sheriff’s office reported, but a Chevrolet automobile...
At the request of the Governor, FEMA has granted North Carolina an extension for local governments and certain types of non-profits to apply for public assistance until February 6, 2025. Public...
Starting tomorrow, donors may give more money to their preferred political candidates. Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the contribution limit for North Carolina candidates and political committees increases b...
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced the second round of awards from the North Carolina Agricultural Manufacturing and Processing Initiative. These $6.6 million in awards focus on the expa...
A single vehicle crash led to a standoff and an apparent suicide Monday on Country Club Road near Whiteville. The sheriff’s office said the victim, who was 53, died of...
Hello and Happy New Year’s Eve! Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your CCN Weather Update. The blogs the past few days have been quite lengthy; I’ll keep today’s shor...
News Briefs for December 30, 2024 A convicted felon caught with a handgun will be sentenced in March. Bobby Jaquane Toon, 31, was arrested in January 2024 after fleeing...
Someone stole a storage building from a Bolton home December 20. The building was valued at $2,000. An unoccupied building was reported damaged by fire on Ronald Lane near Chadbourn...
A convicted felon caught with a handgun will be sentenced in March. Bobby Jaquane Toon, 31, was arrested in January 2024 after fleeing from law enforcement. He was charged with...
An unwanted puppy now has a new home after being tossed from a vehicle and eventually ending up in police custody Saturday. Whiteville Police Sgt. Brianna Blanks was on patrol...
Video Report by Macyne Garrell of CCN News The Blood Connection is hosting the Jenna Jenkins Scholarship blood drive today at Amy’s Academy of Dance Arts in Chadbourn from 1-6....