COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – THE LATEST FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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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)?
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BusinessFour Steps Brands Can Opt to Patch Up With Plastic-Free Packaging
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Front PageMurillo Achieves WTS Certification
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 8
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Monday December 8, 2025
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BusinessCCN Business Spotlight – Clint’s Plumbing Services
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Front PageJefferson Weaver • Ghosts of Christmas Past
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Front PageThe Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for December 6, 2025
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Saturday December 6, 2025
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for December 5, 2025
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Front PageTheft Charge Dropped in Byrd Case
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Front PageBasketball Roundup: Pack Top Gators, Knights Win
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Front PageChristmas Events Cancelled, Reset
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EntertainmentThe 2025 Tabor City Christmas Parade (Video)
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Morning Report for December 5, 2025
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CCN Weather UpdateWeather Update – Friday December 5, 2025
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Front PageCCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for December 4, 2025
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EntertainmentFriday Turkey Shoot Cancelled
LIHEAP Funds Allocated
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 8
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Four Steps Brands Can Opt to Patch Up With Plastic-Free Packaging
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How Did God The Father Honor Jesus (John 8:48-59)?
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Weather Update – Monday December 8, 2025
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COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County
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]
Fair Bluff Woman Charged for Assaulting Baby
Police have charged a woman with abusing her three-month-old infant after he was discovered to have multiple broken bones. Serenity Isabel Hayes, 24, of 2029 Main St., Apt. 302, Fair Bluff, was arrested Dec. 3 [Read More]
Trojans Down Whiteville Girls 61-26
SHALLOTTE—West Brunswick’s Lady Trojans got off to an early start and never looked back in defeating Whiteville in basketball 61-26 Tuesday night. Ja’kya Johnson led West Brunswick with 17 points and Tameya Thomas added 14 [Read More]
East Bladen Boys Lose, Girls Win Against North Brunswick
Offense Plagues EBHS ELIZABETHTOWN– East Bladen’s boys basketball team continued dealing with its problem of creating offense as the Eagles fall to North Brunswick 68-31. Three of the four quarters, the Eagles failed to score [Read More]
Ice Skating Rink Closed Friday, Saturday
The ice skating rink at Garrell Depot in Tabor City will be closed Friday and Saturday due to the forecast rain. The rink will reopen Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and [Read More]
Lake Cancels Christmas Events
Due to the expected rain Friday and Saturday, Lake Waccamaw has cancelled the Christmas tree lighting and celebration and Saturday’s parade. The tree will be lit at 5 p.m., but other activities have been cancelled [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for December 4, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for Thursday, December 4, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for December 3, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
BCC to Offer Accelerated Childcare Certification
Bladen Community College is one of 16 schools tapped for a new accelerated program designed to increase the number of childcare professionals in the state. The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is [Read More]
Grant to Fund Rail Spur at Tabor City
A $500,000 grant will provide a railroad spur to one of the county’s strongest industries, possibly opening the way for more jobs in the Tabor City area. Rep. Brenden Jones said the grant from the [Read More]
UPDATE: Pair Charged with Shooting at Law Enforcement
Updated Dec. 5 with information from CCSO. A Delco couple is in jail after they allegedly fired multiple shots at deputies attempting to arrest a man on outstanding warrants. Dale Douglas Malpass, 54, of Kelly’s [Read More]
Nakina Shooting Sends One to Jail
Updated A Nakina shooting sent a man to jail Thursday. Pasiano Esteban Hernandez, 38, of 12 Lexia Lane, Nakina, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and discharging a firearm [Read More]
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – Opinions and COMMENTARY
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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
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EntertainmentA Solid, If Not Spectacular, Takedown: The Smashing Machine (2025)
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. 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
- Four Steps Brands Can Opt to Patch Up With Plastic-Free Packaging December 8, 2025
- Murillo Achieves WTS Certification December 8, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 8 December 8, 2025
- Weather Update – Monday December 8, 2025 December 8, 2025
- CCN Business Spotlight – Clint’s Plumbing Services December 8, 2025
- Kenneth Dale “Monk” Stephens December 7, 2025
- Jefferson Weaver • Ghosts of Christmas Past December 6, 2025
- The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for December 6, 2025 December 6, 2025
- Weather Update – Saturday December 6, 2025 December 6, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for December 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
- Theft Charge Dropped in Byrd Case December 5, 2025
- Basketball Roundup: Pack Top Gators, Knights Win December 5, 2025
- Christmas Events Cancelled, Reset December 5, 2025
- The 2025 Tabor City Christmas Parade (Video) December 5, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for December 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
- Weather Update – Friday December 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for December 4, 2025 December 4, 2025
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