Columbus County, NC local government news and events.
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC)recently awarded $88,500 to area organizations through its 2025 Community Grants program All 58 organizations have demonstrated a commitment to creating positive, lasting change across Brunswick and Columbus counties. This year’s [Read More]
By Justin Williamson I hope that by now all of you have made your way to Anthony’s new location on Madison Street in Whiteville. It’s hard to call it new, as it’s been a few [Read More]
Twelve law enforcement officers from Columbus County will be honored at the sheriff’s office memorial park Friday as part of National Police Week and Peace Officer’s Memorial Day. The earliest recorded death of a local [Read More]
The YWCA Lower Cape Fear will host an Open House celebrating the new location of its Early Parenthood Program (EPP) in Whiteville on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 310 Jefferson St., Whiteville. [Read More]
Honoring Our Fallen Heroes On Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office in Whiteville will be hosting a Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony honoring the courageous men from Columbus County law [Read More]
Columbus Regional Healthcare System is celebrating their ninetieth anniversary this week. The hospital began in 1935 in a modest 15-room home in Whiteville and has grown exponentially since then. Stephanie Miller and her team also [Read More]
CCN – Columbus County News, CCTV – Columbus County TV Videographer Christopher Cawley was at the Strawberry Festival Parade yesterday, and he brings us highlights from the parade. You can watch the full video below, [Read More]
(Photos by Christopher Cawley)
Whiteville Police honored several of its officers at the April 22 council meeting, Chief Paul Rockenbach recognized Officer Adam Jens, Officer Marco Long, and Detective Joseph Ward for their quick response on September 10, 2024. The [Read More]
By Justin Williamson There are several types of food that I love, but only a few that I crave; tacos and wings are always at the top of my list. So today I am sharing [Read More]
CCN Community Heroes can even come with four legs. Last week, K9 officers got to do a little training on the Edgewood Elementary Campus. K9 Cooper put his nose to work with narcotics detection and [Read More]
A gray pit bull puppy is alive today thanks to quick work by Whiteville Fire and Police. Capt. Kyle McDaniel of Whiteville Fire said crews were called to 605 N. Lee Street just before 5 [Read More]
The second Spring Fling Flock Swap in Whiteville Saturday drew hobby and professional farmers, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks and more. “This is much bigger than we thought,” said Santana Miller, the volunteer organizer [Read More]
State Wildlife biologists are at Lake Waccamaw this week taking blood samples from alligators to check for toxins in the water. Alligators provide overall data because they retain toxins from prey animals. They are being [Read More]
CCN’s Crystal Faircloth was at the 2025 Lake Waccamaw Gator Fest, and she brings us this video retrospective.
The 2025 Lake Waccamaw Gator Festival was a huge success this year. More than 200 participants showed up for the Gator Fest Fun Run, while local entities and artisans set up for the vendor market. [Read More]
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