Chadbourn Police have charged a Lumberton man who allegedly struck an officer, kicked him and fled the scene of a collision. Jaden Rashad Southern. 19, of 301 Spruce St., Lumberton, was held under $21...
One man was transported to an area hospital and a home was burned after an incident Thursday. Jacquavius Gerald, 26, was found in the yard at 496 Pine Circle Drive minutes after midnight, according to...
Whiteville Police arrested a Hallsboro man on break-in and cocaine charges moments after he allegedly shattered a window at a Whiteville car dealership, according to reports. Matthew Steven Freeman Jr...
Penalty-ridden game in Viking Country In Cerro Gordo Friday night, the Whiteville Wolfpack demolished West Columbus 48-8 in the season opener for both squads. Whiteville came into hoping to build on l...
Friday night in Rocky Point, the East Bladen Eagles downed Heide Trask 18-6 in the season opener for both squads. The Titans jumped on the Eagles first with a six-yard touchdown run by Kamajah Wilson....
In the July 23 “Coach Talk with Zay Best,” Coach Roosevelt Colson’s name was misspelled. We apologize for the error. CCN always strives for accuracy, and contact us by phone or email if you spot or su...
In Dublin, West Bladen saw an early lead fade away as the Knights fell to the Pender Patriots 34-12 on Friday night. It was the season opener for both teams, and the Knights felt the effects of it wit...
South Columbus 27 Swansboro 21 Swansboro-South Columbus squeezed by Swansboro 27-21 Friday in the non-conference season opener for both squads. The Pirates struck early with a 72 yard TD bomb from QB ...
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The International Paper fluff plant in Riegelwood has been purchased by American Industrial Partners (AIP), according to a press release from the company. AIP is a “focused industrials investor,”, acc...
Two residential developments have been put on hold or stopped entirely after county commissioners signaled a possible shift regarding planned unit developments at their Aug. 18 meeting. Paloma II woul...
A Bladenboro man will serve up to 53 years in prison on child sex offense charges. Jessie Lee Dixon, 73, was convicted of two counts each of indecent liberties with a minor and sexual battery in Blade...
The Chadbourn Police officer hurt in a crash Wednesday is recovering, and the suspect is still at large. CPD Officer Grady Corder was injured after colliding with another vehicle that had been clipped...
They say rivalries bring out the best in sports and the most recent West Bladen-East Bladen Girls Volleyball match proved that old saying to be true. The undefeated Knights had to go to five sets to d...
East Columbus Downs Whiteville 3-2 in Soccer: East Bladen-West Bladen tie 0-0 On Thursday, rivals in both counties clashed on the field for some great soccer. At Lake Waccamaw, the Gators got the best...
The investment firm, American International Partners, has purchased International Paper in Riegelwood for $1.5 billion. AIP announced in a press release that they were purchasing IP’s Global Cel...