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Food Bank Returns March 3
After serving 579 people in 219 households, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is coming back March 3. The free food pop up market will be from 10 a.m. until noon at [Read More]
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CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Monday February 24, 2025
Welcome to another work week, and welcome to the Monday edition of the CCN Weather Update! This weather update is brought to you by our friends at Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. For car, home, or [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 23, 2025 The third suspect in a shooting and robbery that ended with a car crash in Whiteville has been jailed. Tallis Jeremiah Vereen, age 24, of Chadbourn was charged [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Sunday February 23, 2025
Welcome to the Sunday edition of the CCN Weather Update, brought to you by our friends at Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. For car, home, or future, Freedom Insurance has your back. Stop in or give [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary
On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on the Imaginary World Bleeding into Real Life. Do people have the right to push their delusions on the general public. and should taxpayer pay [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 22, 2025 Around 200 athletes are expected to participate in this year’s Special Olympics Spring Games, and sponsors are seeking support for the program. This year’s field day is set for [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Saturday February 22, 2025
Welcome to the Saturday edition of the CCN Weather Update. Sponsoring your CCN Weather Update is Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. Freedom believes that life is full of surprises, but that doesn’t mean you have [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 21, 2025 Maurice Greene of North Hallsboro is in jail under no bond on charges of raping a child. Greene, age 66, allegedly sodomized a child in his care in [Read More]
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Jones Co-Sponsors Bill to Cancel DEI
Rep. Brenden Jones and three other legislators are co-sponsoring a sweeping bill to eliminate DEI in state government, including removing funding for DEI practices local government agencies. House Bill 171, titled Equality in State [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Friday February 21, 2025
Greetings friends, it’s FRIDAY and it’s time for the CCN Daily Weather Update. Sponsoring your CCN Weather Update is Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. Freedom believes that life is full of surprises, but that doesn’t mean [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 20, 2025 A fence manufacturer will bring 151 jobs to Columbus County, the governor’s office said today. Barrier Fencing makes metal and vinyl fencing for both commercial and residential use. [Read More]
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Special Olympics Seeks Sponsors
Around 200 athletes are expected to participate in this year’s Special Olympics Spring Games, and sponsors are seeking support for the program. This year’s field day is set for April 9 at the Whiteville High [Read More]
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The Good News for February 20 -26
It’s cold out there, but the daffodils and jonquils are blooming, chicks are coming in at your favorite farm supply store, and it’s almost spring time out there. Until spring really has sprung, [Read More]
Brews & Bites
Brews and Bites: Zeko’s Italian Restaurant
By Justin Williamson – CCN Brews & Bites Today’s pick that’s up for review is a restaurant that has clawed its way into the lexicon of Whiteville area eateries. They have a history of solid [Read More]
Business
Fence Company to Build Here, Bring 151 Jobs
A manufacturer of fencing products will make Columbus County its new home. Gov. Josh Stein announced that Barrier Fencing Supply Company, which makes aluminum and vinyl fences for residential and commercial markets, will have its [Read More]
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Family Searching for Missing Man Discovers Body
Relatives of Ervin Hakeem Johnson found a body thought to be that of the missing man Wednesday morning. Johnson, 25, disappeared from a residence around 3 a.m. on Feb. 13, according to the Columbus County [Read More]