The Lake Waccamaw Town Board of Commissioners met Friday morning for a brief meeting to clear up questions about the spending of the $2.5 million the town was allocated by the state...
Photos by Kandi Thompson Tabor City kicked off the Christmas season Thursday with a parade and the community Christmas tree lighting. This weekend, the chamber of commerce will host the”Cookie...
Increasing violence by youth and especially gangs will be the topic at a public forum sponsored by the sheriff’s office Dec. 16. The call to action forum will feature discussions...
Varsity High School Basketball 11/30 In local boys Varsity High School basketball action Tuesday, it was a close one as the West Columbus Vikings marched into West Brunswick and beat...
Hundreds of students are fed throughout the day at Whiteville City Schools (WCS), and each campus is offering healthier snack options through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The...
A failed break-in attempt still successfully sent a suspect to jail Nov. 17. Donnie Shane Coleman, 44, was charged with property damage, communicating threats, second degree trespassing, and breaking ...
Boys Varsity Tip-offs are 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted The Whiteville Wolfpack open their season as South Brunswick Cougars come to town. The East Columbus Gators travel to W...
I sighed and rubbed my hands over my face as we approached the dilapidated broken-down structure that loomed before us. The old packhouse had been a beacon of contentment to...
Deputies executed multiple search warrants in Bolton and elsewhere Friday, arresting 16 people on drug charges as part of Operation Giving Thanks. The arrests came after an extended investigation by...
County and state officials have issued an outdoor burning ban for the area. Fire Marshal Shannon Blackman said conditions are dangerously conducive to wildfires. All open burning of leaves, debris,...
Saturday’s kickoff of the Christmas season in Whiteville drew a larger crowd than anticipated for carriage rides, music and the official arrival of Santa Claus.The Original Whiteville Santa wiel...
UPDATED A space heater caused a fire that destroyed a Gapway home and sent six people to the hospital early Monday. Among the seriously injured are two children and a...
Five separate calls meant there was little rest for Whiteville firefighters on Thanksgiving. One home was destroyed, another one damaged, and two piles of debris were possibly set on fire...
Families First, Inc is committed to serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Columbus and Bladen counties, but they also serve the children of survivors. Christmas is...
With Thanksgiving behind us, the Christmas season is getting a jumpstart this year. Make sure you check out our compilation of Christmas parades and festivals elsewhere on the CCN webpage....
Waccamaw Siouan Tribe preserving their culture for the future. Many times in life we miss the opportunity to learn and preserve the knowledge of our elders, but the Waccamaw Siouan tribe is...