News Briefs for March 13, 2025 Green Swamp Highway will be detoured to Blacksmith Road beginning Monday, March 17 while the Department of Transportation replaces a concrete culvert south of the intersection. Flaggers and [Read More]
Green Swamp Highway will be detoured to Blacksmith Road beginning Monday, March 17 while the Department of Transportation replaces a concrete culvert south of the intersection. Flaggers and detour signs will be in place. The [Read More]
Governor Josh Stein delivered his first state of the state address last night, surprising some by calling for a government efficiency agency similar to that put in place by President Donald Trump. He also called [Read More]
Saturday, March 15 is going to be a big day at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market. In addition to plants and produce, it’s time for poultry. Fresh eggs will be available as always, but [Read More]
A house bill banning cellular phones for students is gaining traction in the legislature. The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday will delve deeper into HB 87, titled Cell Phone Free Education. The bill would prohibit [Read More]
We have mentioned Nancy Etheridge Varney before. From being one of the first on deck helping save historic records at our CCN office during Hurricane Idalia, to rescuing a kitten in the middle of the [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 13, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
The weather this week is going to be perfect for celebrating spring, and events are busting out like flowers in our area. Get outside and have some fun, enjoy some good food, and maybe even [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for March 13, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
Greetings folks, welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Thursday March 13, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Contact Freedom today for all of your insurance needs. Their professionals [Read More]
News Briefs for March 12, 2025 The state anticipates resting its case against Darius Washington Thursday or Friday, District Attorney Jon David said. After four weeks of testimony, prosecutors have two more witnesses to [Read More]
The state anticipates resting its case against Darius Washington Thursday or Friday, District Attorney Jon David said. After four weeks of testimony, prosecutors have two more witnesses to call in the brutal 2019 slaying. Prentis [Read More]
A mission team from the Columbus Baptist Association is headed back to Nicaragua in June, and organizers are seeking donations of supplies to be handed out by the group. Hard candy, bubbles, coloring books, water-based [Read More]
A Raleigh man pled guilty this week to importing thousands of counterfeit car steering wheel airbags into the Raleigh area over the past two years. The counterfeit airbags were sold locally and to online buyers [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 12, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting – March 11th, 2025 Videographer was Crystal Faircloth You can watch this, and other local community videos on the CCTV – Columbus County TV YouTube Channel Here
Three Columbus County deputies were recognized recently for saving the lives of children in three different emergencies. “These deputies went above and beyond on critical moments to protect and save lives, embodying the true spirit [Read More]
Greetings folks, welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Saturday February 1, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Contact Freedom today for all of your insurance needs. Their [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for March 12, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
News Briefs for March 11, 2025 The Wall That Heals needs volunteers during its visit to the Veterans Memorial Park in April. Angela Norris of the park said 200 volunteers are needed to serve [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
While aerial photos of wildfires can be breathtaking, drones are a flight hazard when crews are fighting wildfires. By law, wildfires are a no-drone zone in North Carolina. N.C.G.S. §15A-300.4 prohibits any person, entity or [Read More]
Hunters, fishermen, kayakers and other outdoors enthusiasts are in an uproar over a bill being considered by the general assembly. Senate Bill 220, titled Protect Private Property Rights, would stiffen rules regarding trespassing while hunting, [Read More]
If you plan to party this weekend for St. Patrick’s Day, don’t trust the luck of the Irish. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched the St. Patrick’s Day “Booze It and Lose It” enforcement campaign [Read More]
The Wall That Heals needs volunteers during its visit to the Veterans Memorial Park, set for April 24-27. Angela Norris of the park said 200 volunteers are needed to serve four-hour shifts around the clock, [Read More]
A Rockingham man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday for his part of an online e-commerce website that sold illegal drugs to customers nationwide. Adam Meland, 45, pled guilty to introducing misbranded drugs into interstate [Read More]
The N.C. Crime Victim Compensation Commission on Monday voted to approve $446,169 in financial reimbursements to victims of violent crime who applied for financial assistance to cover eligible medical costs, lost wages or other expenses [Read More]
Deputies arrested a Clarendon man Saturday after he allegedly assaulted a woman then wanted to fight with law enforcement. James Huggins, 18, was held under no bond on charges of second degree trespassing, underage consumption [Read More]
Hello friends and followers, welcome to the Tuesday edition of the CCN Daily Weather Update. Today’s weather update is brought to you by our friends at Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. When accidents happen, and [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for March 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
News Briefs for March 10, 2025 Charges are pending after a man died in a structure fire in Nakina early Sunday. Wendel Clyde Smith, 75, was found in the remains of the burned home. Christopher [Read More]
Darius Washington’s murder trial started its fourth week Monday. Washington was charged with first degree murder in the 2019 killings of Alexis Trujillo, Nancy Trujillo, and Rafael Jaramillo on Brittany Lane. Prentis McDuffie also faces [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
Hunters, fishermen, kayakers and other outdoors enthusiasts are in an uproar over a bill being considered by the general assembly. Senate Bill 220 was filed by Senators Bill Rabon, Danny Britt and McKinnies February [Read More]
WTAB Radio in Tabor City is off the air today after 71 years. It’s the end of an era and the home of the popular Swap Shop, Classic Country, Bluegrass, Carolina Beach Music, and religious [Read More]
A Republican-supported bill banning diversity equity and inclusion practices is making its way through state senate. Senate Bill 227 is a companion bill to the anti DEI measures proposed in the house by Rep. Brenden Jones [Read More]
The State Department of Public Safety has launched a new tool to find missing children. The Missing Child Repository will assist in locating missing juveniles and identifying those unable to identify themselves. This repository includes all [Read More]
A Whiteville area man was transported to Columbus Regional Wednesday after accidentally shooting himself. Jimmy Eric Bright, age 47, had a negligent discharge with a .22 caliber revolver just before 3 a.m., the sheriff’s office reported. [Read More]
One man is dead and another is facing a murder charge after a fire in Nakina Saturday night. Wendel Clyde Smith, 75, died in the mobile home fire just before midnight Saturday, according to [Read More]
Rainy days this Monday… greetings and welcome to the CCN Daily Weather Update! Today’s weather update is brought to you by our friends at Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. When accidents happen, and they will, [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for March 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
News Briefs for March 9, 2025 WTAB Radio in Tabor City is going off the air after 71 years. The home of the popular Friday Swap Shop and religious broadcasts will go silent at [Read More]
A woman escaped a house fire that killed a man early Sunday. The home was fully engulfed when Nakina firefighters arrived. This is a developing story.
Welcome to the CCN Daily Weather Update for Sunday March 9, 2025. Today’s weather update is brought to you by our friends at Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. No matter what your insurance needs happen to [Read More]
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