Beautiful skies and local music drew hundreds of visitors to downtown Whiteville Saturday for the Pecan Music Festival. The new rebranding of the long-running Pecan Harvest Festival featured events Th...
A series of fights and threats against schools and school personnel are being investigated by the sheriff’s office. Reports show that a bus driver was nearly assaulted by a student...
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is reporting the first presumptive detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Edgecombe County. NCWRC has received a preliminary positive test result ...
Families First is going “back in time” time Saturday, as this year’s Columbus and Bladen’s Got Talent heads for the 1990s. The fundraiser was put on hold for several years...
Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department will host its turkey shoot Nov. 7,8, 14, 21, 22, and 26. Shoots start at 7 p.m. nightly. There will be food and drinks available for...
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Voters in Columbus County towns and cities have only hours to make their voices known in mayoral and council races. Voting for municipal offices began at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday and...
CCN Weather Update for Tuesday November 4, 2025, ELECTION DAY! This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when...
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News Brief’s for November 3, 2025 80 year old Danny Britt is recovering after he became lost Friday off Braswell Road. Law enforcement and firefighters from multiple counties searched for...
There is no police record of an alleged incident between Whiteville Police and mayoral hopeful Brittany Payne, officials said today. In an Instagram reel, Payne claimed that she was harassed...
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By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce The N.C. Yam Festival celebrated a banner year with 145 vendors and one of the largest crowds in the history of...
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD By Carey Kinsolving and Friends Why Didn’t Jesus Trust People? “Because Jesus knew some people were mean,” says Torie, 7. If you’ve ever watched any old...
BOILING SPRINGS — South Brunswick defeated West Bladen 35-7 Friday night to claim a share of the Southeastern Conference title. South Columbus defeated Whiteville 22-15 Friday to cause a three-w...
LAKE WACCAMAW — Lakewood rushed for four touchdowns Friday night in a 36-0 rout of East Columbus. The Leopards led the Gators 16-0 at the end of the first quarter....