[sp_wpcarousel id="57603"]While the outdoor burn bans were lifted after last weekend’s washout, Columbus County was still considered to be in an extreme drought as of this morning (May 7). The N.C....
A local man killed during the invasion of France in June 1944 will be buried in Chadbourn Saturday. U.S. Navy Carpenter’s Mate 2nd Class William R. Burns, 25, died when...
CCN Weather Update for Thursday May 7, 2026 This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it comes...
An armed robbery suspect was captured after allegedly fleeing Columbus and Robeson deputies Wednesday (today). The sheriff’s office said patrol deputies and detectives were called to the North Whitevi...
Downtown Whiteville business owners are organizing an informational meeting to discuss flooding concerns and the new Madison Street Park project. The meeting is set for May 12 at the old...
CCN Weather Update for Wednesday May 6, 2026 This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it comes...
As temperatures rise, mosquito- and tick-borne illnesses become more common. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” by taking meas...
Area tennis teams are heading into the playoffs. In 3-A action on Monday, #18 seed West Bladen (0-10) will travel to Southeastern Conference foe #15 seed South Columbus (2-8). The...
The playoffs are beginning for baseball and softball this week. Whiteville baseball and East Columbus softball won their regular season conference titles. The Pack baseball squad was the Southeastern ...
CCN Weather Update for Tuesday May 5, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it comes...
In an unpredictable world, your primary weapon of self-defense is not a gun. If you are concerned about the increase in violence and are considering purchasing a firearm for protection,...
EAST COLUMBUS 9, EAST BLADEN 1 LAKE WACCAMAW—Gracie Coyle threw a one-hitter as East Columbus defeated East Bladen 9-1 in softball Thursday night to clinch a tie with North Duplin...
Strawberries and their role in Columbus County history will be the topic of a program Saturday. Dr. Howard Marshall Wallace II will address the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society Saturd...
At Land O’ Lakes, the SFGA held its weekly tournament at Land O’ Lakes Golf Course at Whiteville on April 28. The tournament was a best two score format with...
WHITEVILLE 7, SOUTH COLUMBUS 5 TABOR CITY—The McLean duo of Luke and Layton struck out 10 batters for the Pack as Whiteville defeated South Columbus 7-5 Thursday night to go...
Nine students were exposed to pepper spray Thursday after a juvenile female deployed the spray on the inside of her bus. The sheriff’s office said the incident occurred on a...