Columbus County, NC local government news and events.
You know we like sharing heroes and Good Samaritan’s each week. There are almost too many to mention in this week. From the state and city crews who are still working to keep the roads [Read More]
The Franklin and Lee streets improvement project in Whiteville has been delayed slightly due to the holidays. City Manager Darren Currie said the city had to extend the deadline for contractors interested in bidding on [Read More]
Our community hero this week is Allen Strickland. When the cold weather moved in with a vengeance last week, Allen opened the Todd House Wedding and Event Center to anyone who was in need [Read More]
Southeastern North Carolina has experienced one of the coldest winters in several years, since the record cold break in 2018 when the temperatures were in the mere single digits and teens during January of 2018. [Read More]
CCN Business Spotlight Whiteville Nutrition NC Est. March 2022 FUEL GOOD. FEEL GOOD. We offer delicious, plant based treats! From immune boost to cake pops to protein shakes! We have a wide variety [Read More]
Friends and coworkers have established a fund for the family of Master Trooper Anthony Godwin, who died Tuesday. Godwin, 35, apparently experienced a medical problem while off duty. He leaves behind his wife Heather and [Read More]
A well-known State Trooper died Tuesday of an apparent medical condition while at the Outer Banks. Anthony Godwin, 35, was a Master Trooper with the N.C. Highway Patrol. He patrolled Columbus and Brunswick counties. “Master [Read More]
Video Report by Macyne Garrell of CCN News The Blood Connection is hosting the Jenna Jenkins Scholarship blood drive today at Amy’s Academy of Dance Arts in Chadbourn from 1-6. Every donor will receive $40 [Read More]
The Lake Waccamaw State Park will hold its annual First Day hike on New Years Day from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Meet at the visitors center and enjoy a one and a half mile [Read More]
A Photo Gallery by Christopher Cawley
Hunting season is in for most waterfowl, and the Wildlife Commission is urging duck hunters to wear proper water safety equipment. Hypothermia is one of the top causes of death nationally for waterfowl hunters, along [Read More]
State Veterinarian Mike Martin said Friday that Santa Claus has received special clearance for his reindeer to cross North Carolina airspace during Christmas. Martin noted that the Department of Agriculture regulates captive cervids, including reindeer, [Read More]
There is no doubt that Christmas is Corey Lee’s favorite holiday. More than 50,000 Christmas lights shine bright at Leesville, as his display on New Britton Highway south of Whiteville has become known. The annual [Read More]
A Christmas tradition for 15 years will light up the skies through January 6, 2025. Since 2009, Corey Lee’s family has decorated their home at 7020 New Britton Highway E. (NC-130) Whiteville with what may [Read More]
Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch visited Main Street recently, bringing holiday cheer. Nearly 200 children participated in Smart Start Columbus County Partnership for Children’s (CCPC) Magic on Main event at Vineland Station Depot, getting [Read More]
Guiton’s Pharmacy is changing its name and management. The landmark Whiteville Drug store is now Whiteville Family Pharmacy, under the leadership of Angela Soles. The soda counter will remain in operation, with its famous handmade [Read More]
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