When Kenneth Formyduval of Whiteville got off work Friday night, he trusted his gut and bought a $30 scratch-off, leading him to a $1 million top prize. “I just got a wild hair and decided [Read More]
William Cody Perritt will spend up to 26 years in prison after entering an Alford plea in the shooting death of his girlfriend. The plea came today in South Carolina, just days before Perritt was [Read More]
A while back, I happened to be able to solve a seemingly insurmountable problem with a pocketknife and a little patience. The fellow I was helping was shocked. “How did you learn to do that?’ [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for May 6, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
• Dustin Lloyd Long had previously run from deputies when they were attacked by a dog at the residence he shared with Shelia Todd. A man wanted for sexually abusing a child was attempting to [Read More]
Three Superior Court cases resulted in jail time for defendants last week. Special Superior Court Judge Quinton McGee handed down the sentences during the April 28 session of court. Jacqueline Spivey, 68, pleaded guilty to [Read More]
A stolen dump trailer allegedly used by a wanted man led to a weeks-long investigation and his arrest May 2. Skyler Ray Long, 34, of 135 Lettie and Lennox Rd., Nakina, is being held without [Read More]
Breaking news Columbus County’s 911 calls are being rerouted through Bladen County due to the system going offline here. County spokesperson Amanda Prince said there is no interruption in service, and calls are being dispatched [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for May 6, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
The passenger in a car that led deputies and police on a wild chase Friday night was wanted for the April 13 gunfight at a Whiteville event center. Malik Wilder, 29, of 112 Covington Lane, [Read More]
Drug and traffic charges sent a Clarkton area man to jail Wednesday after he led police and deputies on a high speed chase. Willie Graham, 19, of 1200 Quill Moore Rd., Clarkton was held under [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for May 5, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for May 5, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
Acme Delco Riegelwood Fire-Rescue responded to a fast moving wildfire Saturday on Christian Lane. ADR fought alongside Bolton, Northwest, Buckhead and the Forest Service dealt with extremely high winds for several hours before knocking the [Read More]
CCN – Columbus County News, CCTV – Columbus County TV Videographer Christopher Cawley was at the Strawberry Festival Parade yesterday, and he brings us highlights from the parade. You can watch the full video below, [Read More]
(Photos by Christopher Cawley)
FOCUS Broadband is committed to supporting the communities they serve. To show their commitment, FOCUS Board of Directors awarded $40,000 in Community Connections grants to nineteen local non profit organizations working to make a positive [Read More]
Firefighting aircraft on the Sunset Road fire in Brunswick County had to be grounded yesterday when two drones flew through the airspace. The N.C. Forest Service said the rapidly moving fire spread during the time [Read More]
The Wall That Heals visited Columbus County and the Veterans Memorial Park of America last week, pulling out on Sunday. Angela Norris said the wall had more than 400 visitors who signed the guest book, [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for May 2, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
The rush to beat the Real ID deadline is jamming DMV license offices statewide. The Real ID will be required for domestic flights, entering some federal facilities after May 7. It’s issued through driver’s license [Read More]
After overwhelming response at two other distribution events, the Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation (ACP) and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, will host another food pantry event May 10. A [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for May 2, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Southeastern Community College has launched a new Better Skills. Better Jobs campaign to help more adults gain the training and skills they need to secure a better paying job and meet the needs [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for May 1, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
The State Board of Elections has reviewed nearly 499,000 voter records across North Carolina as part of routine cleaning, as required by law. Most of those removed from the rolls were people who have not [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for May 1, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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