• Home
  • Contact Us
  • Why Do You Need To Advertise?
  • Advertise
Columbus County News logo

CCN - Columbus County News

Your Local News Here First & Free!

  • HOME
  • Lead Story
  • Public Safety
    • MILITARY / VETERANS
  • Government
    • Elections
  • Life in Columbus
    • Church News
    • Gardening
    • Outdoors
    • 2025 Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival
    • NC Strawberry Festival
    • SOUTHERN FARM DAYS
  • Opinions & Commentary
    • COLUMBUS CONNECTION
  • Sports
    • Whiteville Wolfpack Football
  • CCN Weather Update
  • RADIO NEWS
  • The Good News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Obits
  • Brews & Bites
  • PET OF THE WEEK
  • EVENTS
  • Legal Notices
Recent Events
  • [ January 28, 2025 ] Have a news item? A comment? A complaint? Here’s how to let us know. Church News
  • [ December 2, 2024 ] Christmas Plays, Church Services for December Church News
  • [ November 27, 2023 ] Turkey Shoots Continue in Several Areas Front Page
  • [ October 13, 2023 ] 2023 Trick or Treat Guide Church News
  • [ September 6, 2023 ] WPD Sponsors Blood Drive Business
  • [ August 31, 2023 ] Idalia Brings Flooding to Whiteville, County CCN Weather Update
  • [ July 9, 2021 ] About the Commentary Section Front Page
  • [ July 15, 2025 ] CCN Radio News — Morning Report for July 15, 2025 Front Page
  • [ July 14, 2025 ] CCN Daily News Briefs for July 14, 2025 Front Page
  • [ July 14, 2025 ] Deputy, Driver Hurt in Thursday Wreck Front Page
  • [ July 14, 2025 ] CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 14, 2025 Front Page
  • [ July 14, 2025 ] Wreck Response Shows Why Our County Shines Front Page
HomeFront Page

Front Page

Museum wicker bear  
Front Page

Ron’s Big Mission is Next Museum StoryWalk

February 11, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Ron’s Big Mission is Next Museum StoryWalk

For a limited time, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will telling an extraordinary tale about a brave little boy named Ron in their latest StoryWalk starting Feb. 16-March 12.  “Ron’s Big Mission!” is a [Read More]

Airplane filler
Business

DOT Aviation Grants Offered

February 11, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on DOT Aviation Grants Offered

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is now accepting applications from airports for its 2022 ACE (Aviation Career Education) academy grant program.   The grants provide up to $3,000 per academy to encourage airports to host [Read More]

dwayne campbell Jr
Front Page

Crime Against Nature, Child Sexual Abuse Charges on Bladen Man

February 11, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Crime Against Nature, Child Sexual Abuse Charges on Bladen Man

A Bladen man has been arrested in Whiteville on charges he sexually abused a child. Dwayne Campbell Jr., 30, was ordered held under $150,000 secured bond on charges of crime against nature, indecent liberties with [Read More]

A blue lightbar
Front Page

Passenger, Infant in Critical Condition After Tuesday Wreck

February 10, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Passenger, Infant in Critical Condition After Tuesday Wreck

Two people died in the head-on collision near Chadbourn. An infant and a passenger who survived Tuesday’s horrific crash near Chadbourn are in critical condition. Angela Lashon Shipman of Chadbourn and Jarvis McKinnon of Evergreen [Read More]

A lightbar on a police car
Front Page

Traffic Deaths Increase in State, Nation

February 10, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Traffic Deaths Increase in State, Nation

More people were killed in traffic fatalities in North Carolina last year than in any other year in the past two decades. A total of 24 people died in car crashes in Columbus County in [Read More]

Drugs, cash and a firearm were seized after a raid in bolton. (CCSO photo)
Front Page

Complaints Lead to Bolton Raid

February 9, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Complaints Lead to Bolton Raid

Citizen complaints led to six arrests and the seizure of a large quantity of drugs in Bolton Feb. 2. The sheriff’s office reported that the Vice Narcotics Division was investigating complaints about possible drug activity [Read More]

Front Page

Lake’s Audit, ABC Sales Positive for FY ’21

February 9, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Lake’s Audit, ABC Sales Positive for FY ’21

Lake Waccamaw’s audit showed no major issues for Fiscal Year 20-21, and a boost in sales at the ABC store aid dividends for the police, fire department and library. Accountant Alan Thompson of Thompson, Price, [Read More]

Jefferson during a more pleasant winter storm.
Front Page

Jefferson Weaver • I Hate February

February 9, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • I Hate February

I hate February. It wasn’t even February when I realized that my loathing for the second month was in full swing. It was still technically January, but a foul February wind had uncovered my pumphouse, [Read More]

Columbus County News
Front Page

Graduation Set for County Schools

February 8, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Graduation Set for County Schools

Graduation may be months away, but dates for the 2022 commencement exercises have been announced.   Columbus Career and College Academy will hold their graduation on Thursday, June 2 at 6 p.m. at West Columbus High [Read More]

Building birdhouses helps kids connect with nature and learn more about feathered visitors to our area. (Submitted)
Front Page

Build a Birdhouse Event at Museum

February 8, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Build a Birdhouse Event at Museum

The N. C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville is back in the swing with the start of ornithology (study of birds) season. The facility will be hosting a Build a Birdhouse program on Saturday, [Read More]

Crystal Faircloth
Front Page

A Good and Faithful Servant

February 8, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on A Good and Faithful Servant

Sometimes it’s hard to look at things in a positive light. It’s even harder when that particular thing is death.   This week, I’ve had the privilege and honor to post the obituaries for the county [Read More]

A man holding a basketball
Front Page

Weekly Podcast – IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano

February 5, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Weekly Podcast – IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano

02/05/2022 In The Sports Zone IN THE SPORTS ZONE with Vinny Pagano is a new weekly sports program produced in and for Columbus County NC. Each week Vinny talks about everything sports. Sports News and Commentary [Read More]

The Columbus Connection podcast cover
Front Page

Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

February 5, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Weekly Podcast – THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver

THE COLUMBUS CONNECTION with Jefferson Weaver is a new weekly public affairs program produced in, for, and about Columbus County NC. Each week Jefferson and his In-Studio Guests discuss topics of interest pertaining to Columbus and [Read More]

A car on the grassy field
Front Page

Rainy Day Wrecks Tangles Traffic

February 4, 2022 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Rainy Day Wrecks Tangles Traffic

Traffic was tied up on N.C. 130 near Brunswick today after a single vehicle wreck. The driver of the SUV reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and lost control on the wet roadway.

Good News logo
Front Page

The Good News for Feb. 4-11

February 4, 2022 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on The Good News for Feb. 4-11

Jobs are on the rise in Columbus County this coming week. Several businesses and municipalities are seeking professionals to join their team. There is also some fun on the horizon so be sure to check out [Read More]

Quarterback
Front Page

Friday Feature: Who is Oldest?

February 4, 2022 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Friday Feature: Who is Oldest?

With Tom Brady retiring at 44 years old and Ben Roethlisberger at 39 years old, it left me wondering who the oldest quarterback and players are still left playing in the NFL. Is it Aaron [Read More]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 199 200 201 … 265 »

Advertise Your Business on CCN

THE CCN FOOD TRUCK ROUNDUP

Work With Columbus County News

Please Support our Sponsors

please-support-our-sponsors

advertise-on-ccn-910-914-6056

Recent Comments

  • Doris A. Atrickland on Above all else, she was a mother
  • Douglas Brown on Hallsboro drug dealer facing federal time
  • Three indicted for conspiracy in Capitol insurrection worked with North Carolina Oath Keepers | The NC Triad's altweekly on State organization breaks ties with Oath Keepers
  • Richard Smith on Dusty windows and forgotten fenceposts
  • Louise Dores on Jefferson Weaver: What I believe
Columbus County News
Company Logo
Archives
  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022
  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • December 2019
  • October 2018
Contact

Columbus County News
PO Box 1037
1015 South Madison Street
Whiteville, NC 28472


BUSINESS OFFICE - 910-914-6056
Email: Info@ColumbusCountyNews.com
Email:
news@ColumbusCountyNews.com

  • HOME
  • Lead Story
  • Public Safety
    • MILITARY / VETERANS
  • Government
    • Elections
  • Life in Columbus
    • Church News
    • Gardening
    • Outdoors
    • 2025 Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival
    • NC Strawberry Festival
    • SOUTHERN FARM DAYS
  • Opinions & Commentary
    • COLUMBUS CONNECTION
  • Sports
    • Whiteville Wolfpack Football
  • CCN Weather Update
  • RADIO NEWS
  • The Good News
  • Business
  • Health
  • Obits
  • Brews & Bites
  • PET OF THE WEEK
  • EVENTS
  • Legal Notices

Copyright © 2020 | Jones Media Group, LLC | Web Design by DougAmey.com