COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – THE LATEST FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 10
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BusinessBoys and Girls Homes Unveils New Logo, Mission Statement
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Front PageWhiteville Sweeps Vikings in Hoops Action
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Front PageWest Sweeps East in Battle of Bladen
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Two Brothers on a Rooftop
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Front PageWoman Eggs Bus Driver, CCSO Says
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BusinessHow Thoughtful Real Estate Investments Can be Good for Business
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Front PageThe Good News Dec. 10-16, 2025
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 10
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Wednesday December 10, 2025
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Front PageLake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting (Video)
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Front PageLake Greets New Mayor; Christmas Celebrations Rescheduled
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 9
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BusinessExploring North Carolina’s Best Winter Spots for Solo Travelers
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Front PageLake Christmas Celebrations Rescheduled
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 9
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Tuesday December 9, 2025
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 8
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Front PageThe Recipe Corner: Coconut Cream Cake
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Front PageLIHEAP Funds Allocated
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Front PageCurrie Bids Farewell Tuesday; New Council Sworn In
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Front PageClarkton Man Charged in Teen Sex Case
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Front PageArea Girls Basketball Roundup
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Front PageArea Boys Basketball Roundup
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Church NewsHow Did God The Father Honor Jesus (John 8:48-59)?
Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting (Video)
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 10
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Boys and Girls Homes Unveils New Logo, Mission Statement
by Jefferson Weaver in Business 0
How Did God The Father Honor Jesus (John 8:48-59)?
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Weather Update – Wednesday December 10, 2025
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COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 10
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for December 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Boys and Girls Homes Unveils New Logo, Mission Statement
By Amanda Irwin BGHNC Boys and Girls Homes is proud to announce its new logo and mission statement. In a process that began in February with multiple focus groups, on-campus voting on different logo iterations [Read More]
Whiteville Sweeps Vikings in Hoops Action
Whiteville 72, West Columbus 26 CERRO GORDO – Whiteville jumped out to a 20-5 start and never looked back in cruising to a 72-26 beating of West Columbus. West Columbus started the second quarter with [Read More]
West Sweeps East in Battle of Bladen
West Bladen Boys 79 East Bladen 45 ELIZABETHTOWN—Jackson Pait blistered the nets for 29 points Tuesday night to lead West Bladen past East Bladen 79-45. With the win, the Knights go to 5-2 on the [Read More]
Jefferson Weaver • Two Brothers on a Rooftop
The big old house was cold, but the brothers were warm on that Christmas Eve when the little boy saw Santa Claus. He was always a curious child, and it sometimes amazed him so many [Read More]
Woman Eggs Bus Driver, CCSO Says
A Whiteville woman was jailed Monday after she allegedly boarded a school bus and egged the driver. Celenia Vitanza, 41, of 402 W. Williamson St., Whiteville was charged with simple assault and trespassing on a [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 10
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for Dec. 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting (Video)
Lake Waccamaw Town Hall had new faces and closed out old business at Tuesday night’s December meeting. Matt Wilson handed over the reins to Mayor Greg Jacobs after he and the other new board members were sworn in by Clerk of Court Jess Hill. Lynn [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 9
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Dec. 9, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Lake Christmas Celebrations Rescheduled
After last weekend’s rains drowned out several Christmas programs, Lake Waccamaw has rescheduled its annual candlewalk and parade. The candlewalk will be Thursday at 5:30 p.m. starting at Town Hall on Flemington Drive, and go [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 9
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Dec. 9, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 8
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Dec. 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
LIHEAP Funds Allocated
The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services has received funding for the 2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from federal partners. While the funding was delayed following the federal government shutdown, NCDHHS [Read More]
Currie Bids Farewell Tuesday; New Council Sworn In
Whiteville City Council on Tuesday will bid farewell to City Manager Darren Currie. Currie is retiring effective Dec. 3. He came to the city after serving as Lake Waccamaw Town Manager, and previously worked with [Read More]
Clarkton Man Charged in Teen Sex Case
Bladen County deputies arrested a Clarkton man after he allegedly forced a 14 year old girl to have sex. Willie Carthell Graham Jr., who turns 20 years old Wednesday, was held under no bond in [Read More]
Area Girls Basketball Roundup
South Columbus 40, West Columbus 39 TABOR CITY – The South Columbus Girls basketball team rallied in the second half to defeat the Lady Vikings 40-39. West Columbus held an eight-point lead at the half [Read More]
Area Boys Basketball Roundup
South Columbus 41, West Columbus 33 TABOR CITY—South Columbus held West Columbus to 12 points in the first half on their way to a 41-33 victory over the Vikings Friday night in boys basketball. The [Read More]
Murillo Achieves WTS Certification
Eli Murillo, Lead Cosmetology Instructor at Southeastern Community College, has earned certification through the World Trichology Society (WTS), an international organization dedicated to the scientific study of hair and scalp health and the professional education [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 8
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Dec. 10 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Jefferson Weaver • Ghosts of Christmas Past
My mind was anywhere but on the Christmas season, although I was trying. Work, a couple of parades to cover, a project unfinished on Saturday that left me in such pain that I missed church [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for December 5, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Friday, December 5, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
Theft Charge Dropped in Byrd Case
Columbus County Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd saw his larceny charge dropped in a Bladen County theft case. Court records show that the Bladen County District Attorney’s Office decided to dismiss the single charge of larceny [Read More]
Basketball Roundup: Pack Top Gators, Knights Win
Pack Recovers to Take Win WHITEVILLE — Whiteville overcame a sluggish start to crush East Columbus 55-32 Thursday night in boys basketball. The Gators jumped out on the Wolfpack 7-2 early, forcing the Pack to [Read More]
Christmas Events Cancelled, Reset
The forecast for rain through Sunday led organizers to change plans for several parades set for this weekend. Chadbourn and Lake Waccamaw cancelled their parades for Saturday. Lake Waccamaw also cancelled the community tree lighting [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for December 5, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for Friday, December 5, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for December 4, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Thursday, December 4, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Friday Turkey Shoot Cancelled
Friday’s turkey shoot at the Veterans Memorial Park of America has been cancelled due to the forecast rain. The shoot is tentatively scheduled to go on Saturday night at 6:30 p.m., depending on the weather. [Read More]
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – Opinions and COMMENTARY
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Two Brothers on a Rooftop
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Ghosts of Christmas Past
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EntertainmentA Near-Perfect Apartment: Why “Friends” Still Captures Our Hearts (1994-2004)
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EntertainmentLost: A Near-Perfect Descent into Mystery and Humanity (2004-2010)
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EntertainmentPlanes, Trains, and Automobiles: A Hilarious, Heartfelt Journey (1987)
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EntertainmentThe Good Place: A Near-Perfect Dive into Ethics, Existentialism, and Exceptional Comedy
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – LOCAL OBITUARIES
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ObituariesKenneth Dale “Monk” Stephens
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ObituariesPeggy (Weatherford) Hayes
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MILITARY / VETERANSDavid “Tony” Anthony Shelley
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ObituariesEarl Jaro Williamson
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ObituariesGerald Dan Meshaw
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ObituariesDarian Donnell Nixon
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ObituariesDoris Elaine Jacobs
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ObituariesWilliam Roy Ball
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ObituariesVan Hung Nguyen
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ObituariesJeannette (Fowler) Williamson
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ObituariesRoy Ward
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ObituariesJeanette (McPherson) Cribb
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ObituariesFaye Wilkins Lewis
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ObituariesRicky Dwayne Thomas
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ObituariesIssac Singleton Jr.
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ObituariesJames Robbie Floyd II
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MILITARY / VETERANSDaniel “Dan” McLeod Sanders
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ObituariesJack “Tim” Timothy Carter
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MILITARY / VETERANSLester Drew
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ObituariesEddie Waddell Davis
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ObituariesPatricia Ann Smith Brown
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ObituariesJames Dale Beck
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ObituariesEthel Mae Carter
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ObituariesWade Burnell Jordan Jr.
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ObituariesSammy Lee “Handyman” Thompson
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ObituariesAmy (Shaw) Thompson
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ObituariesAlice Lee (Phelps) Hilburn
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ObituariesAngiolina (Angie) Dora Orlando Hinson
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ObituariesMildred Williamson
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ObituariesSherlene Barnhill
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ObituariesDouglas “Steven” Shaw
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ObituariesRicky Anthony Williams
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ObituariesDwight Valentino McMillian
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ObituariesCatherine G. Gore
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MILITARY / VETERANSSamuel Edward Jacobs, Jr.
The Latest CCN Headlines
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 10 December 10, 2025
- Boys and Girls Homes Unveils New Logo, Mission Statement December 10, 2025
- Whiteville Sweeps Vikings in Hoops Action December 10, 2025
- West Sweeps East in Battle of Bladen December 10, 2025
- Jefferson Weaver • Two Brothers on a Rooftop December 10, 2025
- Woman Eggs Bus Driver, CCSO Says December 10, 2025
- How Thoughtful Real Estate Investments Can be Good for Business December 10, 2025
- The Good News Dec. 10-16, 2025 December 10, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 10 December 10, 2025
- Weather Update – Wednesday December 10, 2025 December 10, 2025
- Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting (Video) December 10, 2025
- Lake Greets New Mayor; Christmas Celebrations Rescheduled December 9, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 9 December 9, 2025
- Exploring North Carolina’s Best Winter Spots for Solo Travelers December 9, 2025
- Lake Christmas Celebrations Rescheduled December 9, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 9 December 9, 2025
- Weather Update – Tuesday December 9, 2025 December 9, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 8 December 8, 2025
- The Recipe Corner: Coconut Cream Cake December 8, 2025
- LIHEAP Funds Allocated December 8, 2025
- Currie Bids Farewell Tuesday; New Council Sworn In December 8, 2025
- Clarkton Man Charged in Teen Sex Case December 8, 2025
- Area Girls Basketball Roundup December 8, 2025
- Area Boys Basketball Roundup December 8, 2025
- How Did God The Father Honor Jesus (John 8:48-59)? December 8, 2025
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