North Carolina’s regulated sports wagering industry continues to generate millions in tax revenue for the state’s universities. Eighteen months after sports wagering was legalized, more than $41 million in tax revenue has been collected and distributed directly [Read More]
Southeastern Community College recently added three new members to the board of trustees. Long time educator, finance enthusiast joins board Brett Burroughs, a Williams Township native, was sworn in as one of three new Board [Read More]
With the likelihood of severe weather Friday evening, two area football games have been rescheduled for tonight (Thursday). East Columbus will host the Union Spartans tonight at 7 p.m. at the Swamp. West Columbus meets [Read More]
CCN Weather Update for Thursday September 25, 2025. This is a long read today but I ask that you stick with it, as we combine the “regular” update and the tropics into one lengthy post. [Read More]
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To call HBO’s “OZ” simply a television show feels like a disservice. It’s an experience. A visceral, unflinching, and often brutal deep dive into the darkest corners of humanity, set within the claustrophobic confines of [Read More]
News Briefs for September 24, 2025 One man is dead and another in critical condition after a gunfight between a stepfather and stepson Monday. Chadbourn Police Chief Ken Elliot said the two men were arguing [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for September 24, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]
City Manager Darren Currie announced his retirement Tuesday at Whiteville City Council. “It’s time,” Currie said. “I’ve worked in local government for 31.5 years. It’s time to find something else.” Currie came to Whiteville from [Read More]
Johnston County deputies recovered 20 weapons taken from a Columbus County home when they arrested a Clayton man on stolen firearms charges, the Columbus Sheriff’s Office said. Larry Christopher Norris, 47, of Englewood Drive, Clayton [Read More]
SBHS Vs. WBHS In Boiling Springs, South Brunswick defeated West Bladen 9-0. South Brunswick is now 6-0 in the Southeastern Conference and 9-2 overall. West Bladen falls to 4-2 in the conference and 6-2 overall. [Read More]
Thursday at Vineyard Golf of White Lake, 24 players took to the course for the Thundering Herd. Hutchens Glenn, Dustin Maitland, Jimmy Schultz, and Sean Burchman won with a -6 and a tiebreaker. Seth Faircloth, [Read More]
In Tabor City, South Columbus defeated the Whiteville Wolfpack in ladies volleyball 3-0. The Stallions go to 3-2 in the Southeastern Conference and 7-9 for the season. They will host Fairmont (2-3, 4-10) on Thursday. [Read More]
The weather is wonderful and so are the events over the next two weeks in Columbus County. Shop, worship, or donate to a great cause. Get out there and enjoy everything the area has to [Read More]
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