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The Good News for Sept. 20
• Sunday at 4 p.m. is the kickoff for this year’s See You At the Pole rally. There will be free food, praise music, and a special message from Pastor Nate Watts at 38 White’s [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Letter from a Lizard
Dear Mother, I am sure you will be surprised to see this letter, considering the last time we saw each other was during the Great Conflagration. I was relieved to see you made it out [Read More]
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Ingram Retires From WRC
After 34 years of service to the state of North Carolina, Cameron Ingram, executive director of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), has announced his retirement effective Dec. 31. Ingram has served as NCWRC executive [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Spay/Neuter Clinic Seeks Donations
The largest discount spay and neuter clinic in Southeastern North Carolina was destroyed by four feet of floodwaters in Brunswick County Monday. Fix-A-Friend is a non-profit clinic sponsored Adopt An Angel. They averaged 100 surgeries [Read More]
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Commissioners to Discuss Drought Help, Shelter Power Upgrades
In a meeting that was delayed due to a major rain event that shut down the county, Commissioners on Monday will discuss assistance to farmers hit hard by the drought earlier this summer. Monday’s 6:30 [Read More]
Elections
First Absentee Ballots Go Out Friday
See Related Story: https://columbuscountynews.com/2024/09/republicans-pressure-robinson-to-drop-out-amid-new-scandal/ After delays by one lawsuit with another suit pending, along with a possible change in one gubernatorial candidate, state elections officials said today that the first absentee by mail ballots will [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Whiteville Fire Department Collecting for Flood Victims
Whiteville firefighters are accepting donations for flood victims in Brunswick County. Cases of water, canned goods, baby supplies, dry goods, and toiletries may be brought to the Whiteville Fire Department at 120 East Columbus Street. [Read More]
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Last Two Columbus Roads Repaired
The last of nearly twenty damaged or blocked roadways in Columbus have been repaired in the wake of Monday’s rain event. Livingston Chapel Road and Old Lake Road at Woodyard in Sandyfield have been repaired [Read More]
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Portion of U.S. 17 to Open After Storm
Editor’s note – while CCN is all about Columbus County, the damage to Brunswick County roadways continues to affect local commuters and Columbus residents with connections to our neighbors next door. We will continue to [Read More]
Elections
Republicans Pressure Robinson to Drop Out Amid New Scandal
Courtesy The Carolina Journal Updated 3:10. p.m. Sept. 19 North Carolina Republicans are bracing Thursday (today) as word spreads about a damning news story looming regarding Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Sources with direct knowledge have [Read More]
Church News
Night of Praise Rescheduled
Milk B4 Meat and Transformation Church has moved the night of praise to Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m. The Oxendines will be special guests, along with four praise teams from area churches. There will be [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Turnbull Creek Closes Trail Due to Flooding
Due to flooding and high water, N.C. Forest Service officials have implemented a trail detour and closures at Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest (Elizabethtown). A detour is in place for Duncan Trail flanking Turnbull Creek. [Read More]
Business
Price Gouging Law in Effect
North Carolina’s price gouging law is in effect in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, and New Hanover counties after Monday’s major rainfall and flooding. The Department of Justice reviews complaints of alleged price gouging complaints, and the [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
‘…Raining So Hard the Turtles Were Evacuating’
Steve Camlin knew Monday’s near-tropical system was going to be bad when he saw snapping turtles going for higher ground. “The incidents started after lunch,” he said. “It was raining so hard the turtles were [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Some Roads Still Closed
Following is a list of partial road closures from Columbus County Emergency Services: Livingston Chapel Rd. Swimming Hole Rd. Brinkley Rd. Water Tank Rd. Neils Eddy Rd. creek flooded across the road N.C. 87 South [Read More]
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Former ECHS Athlete Saves Couple, Dog From Flooding
Kenji “Flash” Bowen was just trying to find a safe way home Monday when he ended up saving three lives. The 2018 East Columbus graduate and football and baseball standout was driving home to Leland [Read More]