Registration for the Whiteville Parks and Recreation Winter Youth Basketball League is going on through Dec. 3. The league is for ages 5-16, and you can register in person at City Hall, 317 S. Madison Street [Read More]
Boys Varsity Tip-offs are 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted The Whiteville Wolfpack open their season as South Brunswick Cougars come to town. The East Columbus Gators travel to West Bladen High School to take on [Read More]
I sighed and rubbed my hands over my face as we approached the dilapidated broken-down structure that loomed before us. The old packhouse had been a beacon of contentment to our family back in its [Read More]
Deputies executed multiple search warrants in Bolton and elsewhere Friday, arresting 16 people on drug charges as part of Operation Giving Thanks. The arrests came after an extended investigation by Vice-Narcotics officers, Sheriff Jody Greene [Read More]
County and state officials have issued an outdoor burning ban for the area. Fire Marshal Shannon Blackman said conditions are dangerously conducive to wildfires. All open burning of leaves, debris, and other materials is prohibited [Read More]
Saturday’s kickoff of the Christmas season in Whiteville drew a larger crowd than anticipated for carriage rides, music and the official arrival of Santa Claus.The Original Whiteville Santa wielded the special wand to turn on [Read More]
UPDATED A space heater caused a fire that destroyed a Gapway home and sent six people to the hospital early Monday. Among the seriously injured are two children and a firefighter. Fire Marshal Shannon Blackman [Read More]
Five separate calls meant there was little rest for Whiteville firefighters on Thanksgiving. One home was destroyed, another one damaged, and two piles of debris were possibly set on fire at a derelict shopping center. [Read More]
Families First, Inc is committed to serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Columbus and Bladen counties, but they also serve the children of survivors. Christmas is no exception. Families First is [Read More]
With Thanksgiving behind us, the Christmas season is getting a jumpstart this year. Make sure you check out our compilation of Christmas parades and festivals elsewhere on the CCN webpage. • Celebrate the Holidays Downtown [Read More]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the Real Whiteville Santa has returned to Santa’s House just in time for Christmas. Columbus County News had the privilege of interviewing jolly ole St. Nick [Read More]
My father called my name, softly at first, then a little louder. The shadows outside my window were long, truncated by the sun rising on the opposite side, chasing away the night across a bed [Read More]
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s time to prepare the holiday feast and brush up on home fire safety. Plus, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect communities, planning your celebrations may be a little different this [Read More]
Columbus County is bringing back Christmas in a big way. COVID-19 eliminated or curtailed most area celebrations last year, and area towns are coming back better than ever. Whiteville is lighting up downtown beginning Nov. [Read More]
Chicago Bears (3-7) vs. Detroit Lions (0-9-1) 12:30 p.m. on Fox Las Vegas Raiders (5-5) vs. Dallas Cowboys (7-3) 4:30 p.m. on CBS Buffalo Bills (6-4) vs. New Orleans Saints (5-5) 8:20 p.m. on NBC
BOYS VARSITY Tip-offs are 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 11/30 The Whiteville Wolfpack open their season as South Brunswick Cougars come to town. The East Columbus Gators travel to West Bladen High School to take on the Knights. The North Brunswick Scorpions head to South Columbus to face [Read More]
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