Whiteville Police arrested a man who was stabbed Tuesday after he allegedly assaulted a former girlfriend. Sherman Deandre Evans, 45, of 5979 Pleasant View Church Rd., Nichols, S.C., was held...
Columbus County Planning Director Kelsey Hammond submitted her resignation this morning (March 6). “There were a lot of factors in my decision,” Hammond said. “The largest was the insurmountable amoun...
CCN Weather Update for Friday March 6, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when...
Two Columbus County men were recognized by the Cape Fear Council of Governments last week for their years of public service. Local leaders and state officials gathered at the Terraces...
County Manager Eddie Madden announced Wednesday that he will retire in December. Until then, Madden said, he is still on the job he has held for five years. He is...
While body armor is a part of every law enforcement officer’s uniform, that hasn’t always been the case for K9s in Columbus County – until now. The Columbus Humane Society...
In Whiteville, Whiteville’s pitching combined for a four hitter as the Wolfpack defeated Ashley 4-2 in baseball on Tuesday night. The win pushed Whiteville’s record to 2-1 on the season....
CCN Weather Update for Thursday March 5, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when...
A boil advisory has been issued for some county water customers along Peacock Road, effective today (March 4). Contractors struck a line supplying water to customers from 3067 to 4944...
Authorities are investigating after a man allegedly brandished a rifle from inside his truck during a dispute with an Animal Protective Services employee. The report said the APS officer was...
Rogers, Somers, McPherson Clear Winners in Columbus Tuesday’s primaries saw 19 percent of registered voters turn out in Columbus, but left clear winners in the unofficial results. Jeanne McPherson ous...
CCN Weather Update for Wednesday March 4, 2026. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when...
As of 8:40 p.m., 11 of the 16 Columbus county precincts have reported, but no details have been released yet. The state Board of Elections blocked any results being released...
Polls closed across Columbus County moments ago, but a problem at a precinct in Halifax County is delaying statewide returns. The N.C. State Board of Elections said a polling place...
The sheriff’s office is investigating a case of potential animal cruelty after a family’s cat was found dead in a plastic bag. Johnny High contacted the sheriff’s office Tuesday, the...
Three area lodges are joining forces to provide veterans and first responders with what they call “a morning of appreciation and community.” Lebanon Lodge #207, Chadbourn Lodge #190, and...

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