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The Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation (ACP), teaming up with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, delivered over 6,600 pounds of food to Columbus County househol...
Chadbourn Police have charged a Lumberton man who allegedly struck an officer, kicked him and fled the scene of a collision. Jaden Rashad Southern. 19, of 301 Spruce St., Lumberton,...
One man was transported to an area hospital and a home was burned after an incident Thursday. Jacquavius Gerald, 26, was found in the yard at 496 Pine Circle Drive...
Whiteville Police arrested a Hallsboro man on break-in and cocaine charges moments after he allegedly shattered a window at a Whiteville car dealership, according to reports. Matthew Steven Freeman Jr...
In the July 23 “Coach Talk with Zay Best,” Coach Roosevelt Colson’s name was misspelled. We apologize for the error. CCN always strives for accuracy, and contact us by phone...
News Briefs for August 24, 2025 Jessie Lee Dixon, 73, was convicted of two counts each of indecent liberties with a minor and sexual battery in Bladen County Superior Court...
The International Paper fluff plant in Riegelwood has been purchased by American Industrial Partners (AIP), according to a press release from the company. AIP is a “focused industrials investor,”, acc...
A Bladenboro man will serve up to 53 years in prison on child sex offense charges. Jessie Lee Dixon, 73, was convicted of two counts each of indecent liberties with...
News Briefs for August 22, 2025 A wanted suspect led a chase from Columbus County into Robeson County Wednesday, causing a crash that injured a police officer and a civilian...
Running a construction company can prove an incredibly lucrative career option – but nothing worth doing is easy. There’s a tremendous amount of logistical work involved in running this sort...
The Chadbourn Police officer hurt in a crash Wednesday is recovering, and the suspect is still at large. CPD Officer Grady Corder was injured after colliding with another vehicle that...
East Columbus Downs Whiteville 3-2 in Soccer: East Bladen-West Bladen tie 0-0 On Thursday, rivals in both counties clashed on the field for some great soccer. At Lake Waccamaw, the...
The investment firm, American International Partners, has purchased International Paper in Riegelwood for $1.5 billion. AIP announced in a press release that they were purchasing IP’s Global Cel...
News Briefs for August 21, 2025 The Columbus County NAACP will host a presentation and listening session on flood preparedness this evening. Partners include the West Whiteville Initiative, Southern C...
High school sports are warming up as volleyball and soccer action kicks in before the start of school. In girl’s volleyball Tuesday, the Lady Knights defeated West Columbus 3-0 in...
The so-called ‘mini-budget’ approved by the legislature and signed by Gov. Josh Stein provides funding for 40 new DMV license examiners, in hopes of reducing wait times and complaints with...