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Crisis cleanup assistance will be available through Aug. 30 in Columbus County. Teresa Smith of Columbus Emergency Services said the deadline was extended to reach more people still dealing with...
In the wake of Tropical Storm Debby and several heavy rain systems, mosquitoes are enjoying a baby boom across the area. County spaying trucks have been fogging communities across Columbus,...
Financial assistance is available for some people still dealing with hurricanes Matthew and Florence. The Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP) has reopened to assist eligible first-time and first-ge...
The temporary bridge into Crusoe Island on Dock Road was closed today after part of the bridge failed around 3:30 p.m.. Residents said there are crews on the bridge trying...
A wayward alligator was removed from under a car at the Hampton Apartments in Whiteville today (Monday). Whiteville Police were called after a resident found the gator in the parking...
One person drowned Saturday after driving around a barricade and into a flooded road near the Columbus County line, according to Robeson County EMS. The drowning occurred on a section...
The Columbus College and Career Academy will be on a two hour delay for students Monday, Aug. 12, due to flooding conditions across the county. Students who cannot be picked...
Flooding at Fair Bluff has caused county emergency officials to reopen the shelter at West Columbus High School in Cerro Gordo. County spokesman Daniel Buck announced the decision today (Friday)...
Flooding is affecting several communities in Columbus County, including hard-hit Fair Bluff, Nakina, Old Dock and Crusoe Island. Much of the downtown Fair Bluff area is set to be demolished...
Multiple roads are closed across the county due to Tropical Storm Debby’s heavy rains. Sheriff Bill Rogers said several drivers have been rescued after disregarding road closed signs. “If you...
Three of the four shelters in Columbus County will close today at 5 p.m. Edgewood Elementary, the county’s only pet-friendly shelter, will remain open, according to county spokesperson Amanda Prince....
Flooded roads as of 11:35 p.m. Aug. 7, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. •7000 block Lebanon Church Rd •835 Walter Ward Rd •Ward Town x Seven Creeks •14B...
Greg Hewitt was watching the forecasts about Hurricane Debby when he decided to do something to help downtown Whiteville. The owner of Nautilus Elite on Frazier Street has dealt with...
CCN will be providing coverage via our social media platforms throughout the storm. Send closings to CCNEditorweaver@gmail.com or call 910.914.6056 Ext. 1. Zeko’s Italian Restaurant has closed e...
Tropical Storm Debby is expected to reach hurricane status today (Sunday), and could bring what officials are calling historic rainfall to North and South Carolina later this week. The National...
A portion of a $421 million grant will be used to expand state parks and preserve more of the Green Swamp Preserve. Gov. Roy Cooper and state Natural and Cultural...