One man is in custody after allegedly racking up $1,300 on a stolen credit card. Dorrion McArthur, 21, of 475 Spring Hill Dr., Whiteville, was held under $7,500 secured bond, charged with larceny by e...
East Columbus Boys 51 East Bladen 45 OT LAKE WACCAMAW—KJ Thurman took control of the game in overtime Thursday night to ensure East Columbus defeated East Bladen 51-45. Thurman scored seven points in ...
Investigators at the State Board of Elections are looking into allegations of misconduct by individuals conducting voter registration drives, including that they are impersonating state or county elec...
The driver who rearended a vehicle on U.S. 74 Jan. 25 has been charged with felony death by vehicle and driving while impaired. Jordan Alexander Kelly, 21, of 201 Broadway Rd., Chadbourn, was held und...
CCN Weather Update for Friday February 13, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it comes to home...
West Columbus 50 North Duplin 49 CALYPSO—West Columbus squeezed out a victory over North Duplin 50-49 on Tuesday night. The win secured at least a tie for the Carolina Conference regular season title....
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Communications In collaboration with Columbus County Schools (CCS), Southeastern Community College (SCC) will showcase local technical, public safety and healthcare career opport...
Early voting started this morning, and runs through Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. Five early voting sites are open in Columbus County – the board of elections, Ransom Center, Chadbourn Municipal Annex, Tabor City...
Smoke from a burning home in Kelly Monday was visible across the Cape Fear River. Acme Delco Riegelwood Fire-Rescue Chief Steve Camlin said ADR responded mutual aid along with East Arcadia, Atkinson a...
She wasn’t always just a sweet little old lady. Don’t get me wrong; most of the time my mother, Lois C. Weaver, was a happy, loving woman. She was a nurturing mama, a doting grandmother, a proud great...
The Shooting For Jesus Men’s Ministry Event is set for Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. David Pait will be the special guest speaker for an evening of faith, fellowship and firearms. Dinner will be provided, and the...
Cherry Grove Baptist Church will offer a new spin on an old favorite with its first Pig Shoot Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. There will be music, fellowship, food and the best marksman could win an Easter ham. Cos...
Transformation Church will host a three-night revival Feb. 17-19 with special speaker Dakota Eddings. Special music will be brought by the Cribb family, Iron Hill Baptist Church Kids and Praise Team, ...
After more than ten years of court battles, lengthy debates and multiple rule changes by the state Board of Elections, North Carolina voters will be required to show a photo ID with early voting tomor...
Quick work by a Columbus County deputy prevented a grass fire from damaging a home Monday. Sgt. Jeffrey Thomas was escorting a funeral procession along Greens Mill Road when he saw a fast moving grass...
Warmer temperatures are thawing things out, and Columbus County is moving and stirring after cold days and lots of snow. February is hopping with events, and Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be ...