Obituaries
Esty Jordan Bullard
August 22, 1940 ~ January 19, 2025 (age 84) Esty Jordan Bullard, age 84, of Delco, NC, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, to go to her eternal home in heaven. Esty was born [Read More]
Life in Columbus
Improvement Projects Delayed
The Franklin and Lee streets improvement project in Whiteville has been delayed slightly due to the holidays. City Manager Darren Currie said the city had to extend the deadline for contractors interested in bidding on [Read More]
Government
Three Candidates for Sheriff Throw Their Hats in the Ring
Eleven months before filing begins, three candidates for sheriff have announced their intentions to run. Josh McPherson, and former deputy, detective and director of Animal Protective Services, said Monday he will run for the [Read More]
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CCN Community Hero
Our community hero this week is Allen Strickland. When the cold weather moved in with a vengeance last week, Allen opened the Todd House Wedding and Event Center to anyone who was in need [Read More]
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Veteran Memorial Park of America
It’s hard to believe, but five years ago this week, ground was broken on the Veterans Memorial Park of America on U.S. 701 South of Whiteville. What began as a dream had grown to a [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for January 20, 2025 A mother and four children died Sunday in a car crash in Bladen County. The 4:00 p.m. wreck occurred on N.C. 20 near Purdie Hall Road, the Highway Patrol [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (January 20, 2025)
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Commissioners to Meet Early
Columbus County Commissioners will have a full agenda when they meet Tuesday starting at 2:30 p.m. Among the items being considered are a request to place 911 under the sheriff’s office, provide 15 new vehicles [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Dear Mr. President
Dear Mr. President, I am pleased that you have returned to the White House. I admit that in your first election, I wasn’t sure about you, but you far exceeded my expectations and honestly, surprised [Read More]
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Early Morning Traffic Stop Yields Drugs
Two people were arrested on drug charges after an early morning traffic stop turned up methamphetamines Jan. 17. Jerry Delane McBride, 51, of 1417 Bill Hooks Rd., was held without bond. He was charged with [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Monday January 20, 2025
Greetings friends, welcome to the CCN Daily Weather Update for Monday January 20, 2025. Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Once again our weather blog is proudly sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (January 20, 2025)
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Request to Transfer 911 Operations
Columbus County commissioners on Tuesday will hear a request to transfer 911 operations under the sheriff’s office. The request comes after several fire chiefs asked the sheriff’s office to take over the department, citing [Read More]
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Multiple Charges for a Bolton Man
A Bolton man faces multiple charges after he was arrested with drugs and firearms in Currie. Jameson Freeman, age 36, was on release from prison on felony drug charges. Probation and Parole agents found methamphetamine, [Read More]
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Local Drive-By Shooting
The sheriff’s office is investigating a drive-by shooting along Peacock Road that occurred Saturday night. A teenager sustained non-life threatening injuries. We have reached out to the sheriff’s office for more on this story.
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Sunday January 19, 2025
Good morning, welcome to the CCN Daily WEATHER UPDATE for Sunday January 19, 2025. This is another long-winded report… and is brought to you by Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. For auto, boat, home, and all [Read More]