By Justin Williamson Today I’m happy to discuss El Juan Mariscos and Grill. Located on Sam Potts Highway in Lake Waccamaw, I expect that folks in this community have to be happy about having another [Read More]
Thursday is Juneteenth, marking the anniversary of when slaves in Texas became the last to find out they had been freed in 1865. M<Any professional and government offices will be closed for the holiday. Thursday [Read More]
Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools have begun dishing out their summer meal programs this week. Chadbourn Elementary, Tabor City School, and Acme Delco Elementary will participate in the county program, and Whiteville will [Read More]
By Kaylie Simmons Southeastern Community College Southeastern Community College’s leadership roles received an upgrade March 1 when Angie Ransom was named the Associate Vice President of Education and Training, Dr. Mike Ammons was named Dean [Read More]
A ceremony and bridge dedication Friday will honor a fallen local officer. Franklin Dale “Frankie” Perritte died in a car crash while pursuing a felony suspect in Cumberland County in 1995. Perritte was with the [Read More]
Parents of second graders turned out for a stylish sendoff today for Whiteville Primary students headed for Elementary next year. Pack parents painted the boulder at front of the school, and had a special guest [Read More]
With Independence Day only about a month away, several towns in Columbus County are gearing up for fourth of July events. From the East to the West end, fireworks, fundraisers, and golf cart rides are [Read More]
By Justin Williamson Food truck vendors seem to be continually rising in popularity in our area. I have had the pleasure of covering several here on the Brews and Bites section at CCN. This week [Read More]
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Whiteville is heading into June and making waves as they go. Whales, a mermaid, and even a summer gear swap is on the agenda as they dive [Read More]
Clarkton’s annual Community Day Parade and Festival is Monday. Lineup for the parade starts at 9 a.m. at the E.J. Cox plant at the north end of downtown. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Ander [Read More]
Tarheel Aviation and Investments, LLC (TAV), a privately-held aviation and investment company based in North Carolina, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Cartret as its new president. Founded in 2004, TAV initially established [Read More]
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Communications Southeastern Community College had 218 graduates walk across the stage Friday at the school’s spring commencement. The Class of 2025 had graduates with 52 degree, diploma and certificate distinctions ranging [Read More]
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]
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