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County Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd has been arrested on a charge of misdemeanor larceny. Byrd, 76, was released on a $500 unsecured bond, charged with a single count of misdemeanor...
The four sisters who died in an Aug. 30 structure fire will be eulogized Tuesday. Kalani Rae Melvin, Kendall Xaiya Melvin, Josephina Renee Melvin, Sophia Nachelle Melvin died when the...
News Briefs for September 3, 2025 A Tabor City man is behind bars under $1 million bond after allegedly trying to kill his mother and a small child by burning...
By Kelly Jones CCS Public Information Officer The Columbus County School system is celebrating significant improvement across the district in the 2024-25 school year, marking a milestone in student ac...
Courtesy NCDOT RALEIGH – Officials will soon complete an effort to name bridges for 23 state troopers killed in the line of duty who were not previously honored. The N.C. Department...
Everyone notices potholes on daily commutes and cracks that can swallow small tires. Some stretches of road are so uneven that they feel like riding a rollercoaster instead of driving....
Chadbourn’s Dangerous Dog Board will meet Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The board will hear from the town’s Animal Control Officer regarding two dogs that have been deemed potentially dangerous. The...
• Suspect allegedly abused victim for years. Bladen County authorities have charged a Harrells area man with multiple sex offenses after he allegedly abused a family member for several years....
Welcome to the debut episode of The CCN Sports Update with Tommy Taylor. The CCN Sports Update with Tommy Taylor is a weekly highlight of the local sports action in...
News Briefs for September 2, 2025 Vaping may soon be regulated in Chadbourn. Town council tonight will hear a presentation from Health Department Director Daniel Buck and Ernest Watts...
Accidents can leave more than just immediate physical injuries. They can set the stage for long-term health challenges if not managed properly. Motor vehicle accidents, in particular, remain a pressin...
Margaret French McLean will be the topic of the next meeting of the Southeastern Genealogical Society this Saturday. Blake Tyner will discuss the state’s little known first lady who spearheaded...
Vineyard Golf of White Lake Thundering Herd Conner Smith, Jason Spainhour, Jackson Henderson, and Jessica Wood shot -5 to win the Thundering Herd at Vineyard Golf of White Lake Thursday....
August slunk into the shadows the other morning, hissing, spitting and licking its wounds, as September’s loving embrace rose with a sunrise worthy of song. As much as I despise...
Following are the driving while impaired arrests reported in Columbus County for the period Aug. 25 through Sept. 2. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants....
When people think about safety, their minds often jump to obvious threats, like violent crime, natural disasters, or large-scale emergencies. Yet, for most Americans, the real challenge lies in the...