COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – THE LATEST FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Thursday October 30, 2025
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 30, 2025
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Front PageCCN Daily News Briefs for October 29, 2025
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Front PageCCN Community Hero
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 29, 2025
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Front PageThree Charged with Beating Inmate
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Front PageDomestic Violence Suspect Charged with Drugs in Jail
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BusinessSCC Chosen for Aspen Competition
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Godzilla, Furries and Phones
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Front PageWoman Charged with Beating Child with Belt
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Front PageDWI Roundup for Oct. 23-29, 2025
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Front PageHenry Lowrie Focus of Society Meeting
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Front PageArea Soccer Roundup: Pack Wins, Tournament Delayed
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 29, 2025
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Wednesday October 29, 2025
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Front PageThe Good News Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2025
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Front PageDOT to Begin Work on Madison Street Project
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Front PageCCN Daily News Briefs for October 28, 2025
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 28, 2025
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Front PageEast Bladen Blanks Union 38-0
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Front PageHome, Vehicle Hit by Gunfire
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Brews & BitesBurger Battle Week 7: Ray’s Grill
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Front PageSuspect Commits Suicide at Lake
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 28, 2025
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Tuesday October 28, 2025
SCC Chosen for Aspen Competition
by Staff Report in Business 0
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 30, 2025
by Jeff Allen Jones in Front Page 0
SCC Chosen for Aspen Competition
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KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: What Can We Learn from Jesus Turning Water into Wine?
by Columbus County News in Church News 0
Weather Update – Thursday October 30, 2025
by Christopher Cawley in CCN Weather Update 0
COLUMBUUS COUNTY NEWS – HEALTH HEADLINES
Mayo Clinic Minute: Are Supplements Safe for Cancer Patients?
WIC Funded Through November, County Says
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – LOCAL OBITUARIES
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ObituariesEugene Craven Smith
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ObituariesJosephine Cartrette
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ObituariesNoel Moore
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MILITARY / VETERANSJustina (Moody) Clatty
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ObituariesTerry Lee Nance
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ObituariesHelen Monroe
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MILITARY / VETERANSEarl Cleveland Goins (age 100)
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ObituariesAnna Maxine Goins Jordan
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MILITARY / VETERANSRandy Walter Hayes
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ObituariesNorma June Baker Barrett
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ObituariesRoderick Drouin Sprinkle
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ObituariesJoe Frank Rich
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ObituariesRoxann Elizabeth (Taunton) Turk
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ObituariesMaxine Russell Nichols
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ObituariesBerteneta Cummings Figueroa
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ObituariesDixie Lee (Nobles) McKee
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ObituariesJohnny Sasser
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MILITARY / VETERANSJackie Wayne Gore
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ObituariesBobby Aston Gregory
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ObituariesShirley Ann (Hess) Cribbs
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ObituariesJudy Lynn Johnson
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ObituariesRobert Terry Runk
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MILITARY / VETERANSPrentiss Taylor
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ObituariesDaniel Reed Biser
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ObituariesCarlene Allen
CHURCH NEWS – Submit your news to churchnews@columbuscountynews.com
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – COMMENTARY
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EntertainmentThat 70s Show: A Totally Groovy Ride Down Memory Lane (1998-2006)
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Godzilla, Furries and Phones
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COLUMBUS CONNECTIONWeekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Mike Creen from the Veterans Day Parade, and Amanda Irwin from the NC Boys and Girls Home
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EntertainmentZ Nation: A Gloriously Goofy Apocalypse Worth Sinking Your Teeth Into
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EntertainmentA Genre-Bending Ride: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • The Callous-chewing, Churchgoing Cobrachicken
The Latest CCN Headlines
- Weather Update – Thursday October 30, 2025 October 30, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 30, 2025 October 30, 2025
- Eugene Craven Smith October 29, 2025
- Josephine Cartrette October 29, 2025
- Noel Moore October 29, 2025
- Justina (Moody) Clatty October 29, 2025
- CCN Daily News Briefs for October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025
- CCN Community Hero October 29, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025
- Three Charged with Beating Inmate October 29, 2025
- That 70s Show: A Totally Groovy Ride Down Memory Lane (1998-2006) October 29, 2025
- Domestic Violence Suspect Charged with Drugs in Jail October 29, 2025
- SCC Chosen for Aspen Competition October 29, 2025
- Jefferson Weaver • Godzilla, Furries and Phones October 29, 2025
- Woman Charged with Beating Child with Belt October 29, 2025
- DWI Roundup for Oct. 23-29, 2025 October 29, 2025
- Henry Lowrie Focus of Society Meeting October 29, 2025
- Area Soccer Roundup: Pack Wins, Tournament Delayed October 29, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025
- Weather Update – Wednesday October 29, 2025 October 29, 2025
- The Good News Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2025 October 29, 2025
- DOT to Begin Work on Madison Street Project October 28, 2025
- CCN Daily News Briefs for October 28, 2025 October 28, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 28, 2025 October 28, 2025
- East Bladen Blanks Union 38-0 October 28, 2025
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 30, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 29, 2025
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Three Charged with Beating Inmate
Three murder suspects at the county detention center have been charged with beating another inmate. Inmates Kenneth Wooten, Tallis Vereen and Julius Stephens all face charges of assault inflicting serious injury. Bond was set at [Read More]
Domestic Violence Suspect Charged with Drugs in Jail
Deputies arrested a woman after she allegedly violated a restraining order and tried to bring narcotics into the county detention center. Jessica Akins, 36, of 111 Barbcrest Dr., Whiteville, was charged with possession of heroin [Read More]
SCC Chosen for Aspen Competition
The Aspen Institute has named Southeastern Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and [Read More]
Jefferson Weaver • Godzilla, Furries and Phones
One of my favorite Halloween costumes ever was a sign of my mother’s love. She spent weeks sewing a Godzilla costume; she even engineered a series of rings and twine to keep my tail from [Read More]
Woman Charged with Beating Child with Belt
Child abuse charges have been filed against a woman who allegedly beat her son with a belt. Gina Ann Soles, 35, of 4846 Old Stake Rd., Chadbourn, was arrested early today (Oct. 29) on two [Read More]
DWI Roundup for Oct. 23-29, 2025
Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]
Henry Lowrie Focus of Society Meeting
The history and legend behind a Robeson County outlaw will be discussed at the Nov. 8 meeting of the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society. Dr. Lawrence Locklear of UNC-Pembroke will speak on Henry Berry Lowrie [Read More]
Area Soccer Roundup: Pack Wins, Tournament Delayed
WHITEVILLE– Whiteville continued its momentum Monday with a 2-1 win over Red Springs. The Pack has been hot of late, winning six out of its last seven matches. The loss was costly for the Red [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 29, 2025
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DOT to Begin Work on Madison Street Project
One of the worst spots for flooding along Madison Street in Whiteville is scheduled for a major upgrade starting in 2027. Whiteville City Manager Darren Currie briefed the city council on the project at Tuesday’s [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 28, 2025
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East Bladen Blanks Union 38-0
UNION — East Bladen used its ground attack to chew up 299 yards in its victory over Union High 38-0 Friday night. East Bladen scored first to take a 6-0 lead with 14 seconds left [Read More]
Home, Vehicle Hit by Gunfire
Detectives are investigating two separate shooting incidents that were reported at neighboring addresses Saturday. Deputies were called to the 12000 block of Old Lake Road just before 2 p.m. after residents found their home had [Read More]
Suspect Commits Suicide at Lake
Updated 4 p.m. Oct. 29 The suspect in a double homicide in Hoke County killed himself at the Boys and Girls Home Chapel at Lake Waccamaw late Monday. The victims in the case have been [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 28, 2025
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North Duplin Cruises Past Gators 53-12
CALYPSO — North Duplin overcame a slow start to defeat East Columbus 53-12 in. Friday’;s football action. Carnell Phillips led the Rebels with 251 yards rushing on 22 carries for four touchdowns in the rout. [Read More]
State Says SNAP Not Funded in November
See related story: Popup Food Distribution events set. The state Department of Health and Human Services announced today (Monday) that the November benefits for the 1.4 million North Carolinians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition [Read More]
Pop-Up Markets Set for Nov. 3, 11
Related story: SNAP Benefits will not be extended in November. Two popup markets hosted by the Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina will be held in Columbus next week. The markets will be held: Monday, [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Monday, October 27
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 27, 2025
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South Columbus Escapes West Bladen, 35-24
DUBLIN — South Columbus chewed up 369 yards on the ground to overcome West Bladen Friday night 35-24. With the win, the Stallions (3-1, 5-4) keep alive their chances of a share of the Southeastern [Read More]
Whiteville Slips Past Red Springs 33-28
WHITEVILLE — Whiteville came back from a fourth quarter deficit to defeat Red Springs 33-28 Friday night. The Red Devils possessed a 20-19 lead until early in the fourth quarter. Red Springs came into Whiteville [Read More]
West Columbus Crushes Green Sea Floyd, 48-14
GREEN SEA, S.C. — West Columbus crossed the state line Friday night and came back from South Carolina with a win, demolishing Green Sea Floyd 48-14. The Trojan squad was in the game at the [Read More]
Checking Station Lands Honduran Murder Suspect
Deputies working a sobriety checkpoint arrested an international fugitive wanted for murder Thursday. Wilbor Alexis Castro Dominguez, 29, of Loris, was visibly impaired when he was stopped after a brief chase, the sheriff’s office said, [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Friday, October 24
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