It’s all about people helping people during the month of June as the community comes together for fundraisers, events, and even a good old-fashioned hoedown in Columbus County. Catch a movie, ea...
Hello friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Wednesday May 28, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather...
How Parking Lot Security Cameras Help Reduce Crime and Enhance Safety in Commercial Properties Parking lots are an essential yet often overlooked part of a commercial property’s security infrastructur...
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 year veteran of the dep...
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 section at CCN. This week I’m r...
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 from a neighbor several years ago, and required ...
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 from roadsides is an easy ...
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 total charges com...
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 First Avenue will have...
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 the agenda as they dive right into al...
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. When severe weather s...
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 the door in.” ...
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. The county ...
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 of Whiteville. When sev...