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. My dad was 2, leaning to 3, when Gra...
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 Ticket It campaigns will be going on through June...
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. When severe weather ...
Boost Your Sales Pitch with a Dynamic Video Presentation Maker In today’s fast-moving business environment, making a strong first impression is crucial for sales success. A dynamic and engaging sales ...
News Briefs for May 23, 2025 Premiums and deductibles for government workers on the state employee health plan will go up substantially next year after a vote by the Health Plan Board of Trustees on T...
Monday is Memorial Day, when the United States honors its war dead. Memorial Day has its roots in Decoration Day, which was first observed in 1866 after the War Between the States. Women on both sides...
Clarkton’s annual Community Day Parade and Festival is Monday. Lineup for the parade starts at 9 a.m. at the E.J. Cox plant at the north end of downtown. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Ander Wilds wi...
Skilled scammers conned a local woman out of $61,000 May 16. The sheriff’s office reported that the woman responded to a pop-up message on her computer about a potential virus. She was given a number ...
What is being referred to as a “large scale” lottery theft ring is under investigation by the sheriff’s office. Four books containing approximately $6,000 in tickets were reported missing from the Sam...
A Myrtle Beach couple were jailed Thursday after a search of their vehicle turned up fentanyl and a firearm. Anthony Glen Breeden, 36 and Julianne Elizabeth Zevgolis, 36, were arrested just after midn...
On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks with Chaplain Marcia DeRush of the Columbus County Disaster Coalition about their upcoming Disaster Preparedness Expo coming up on May 31, 2...
Construction is a booming industry, but it also has its hazards. It comes with more than a few risks, and it’s always worth knowing how to stay safe when you’re working in construction. This is relati...
Hello friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for TGIF Friday May 23, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weath...
In recent years, more and more people have realized how important their mental health is. It’s a vital part of looking after yourself, and not putting the time or effort into it has a significant impa...
Planning a successful business event from a product launched to a corporate retreat requires more than just securing A venue and sending out invitations to your team. Budgeting is a critical part of t...
News Briefs for May 22, 2025 Southeastern Community College had 218 graduates walk across the stage at the school’s spring commencement. The Class of 2025 had graduates with 52 degree, diploma ...