Columbus County News

01/01/2025

Tonight is New Year’s Eve, and if you feel inclined to drive after celebrating – don’t. The state’s Booze It and Lose It campaign is underway. Highway Patrol and local law enforcement are conducting sobriety checkpoints on both major and secondary roads to cut down on impaired driving. If you have indulged too much, please catch a ride.

Don’t be in the headlines tomorrow.

12/31/2024

It’s hard to believe 2024 is almost over. We want to thank you for your trust and support over the year that’s ending, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the year to come. Let’s all try to be a little nicer to someone this year, and be thankful for the blessings we have in our county, state, country and the people around us. From everyone at ColumbusCountyNews.Com we hope you happy, prosperous and blessed New Year in 2025.

Thank you to our community, our readers, supporters and advertisers for another successful year here at ColumbusCountyNews.com

12/31/2024

CALL TO ACTION!

🌟 Help Us Spread Warmth This Winter 🌟

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is proud to support those in need during these colder months. Our Chaplain, Kevin Taylor, will soon be making a trip to Western North Carolina to deliver much-needed camping-sized propane tanks. These tanks are being used for heat and cooking, providing vital support for families in need.

We’re calling on our community to come together and make a difference! If you’re able and willing to help, we are accepting donations of camping-sized propane tanks at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office.

📅 Donations will be accepted until January 12th.
📍 Drop-off Location: Columbus County Sheriff's Office

Let’s show the true strength of our community by supporting this important cause. Together, we can make a real impact and help keep families warm and fed during these challenging months.

Thank you for your generosity and kindness! 💙

12/31/2024

A man died of an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound after an incident Monday near Whiteville. Link to story below.

A single vehicle crash led to a standoff and an apparent su***de Monday on Country Club Road near Whiteville. The sheriff’s office said the victim, who was 53, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. [Read More]

12/31/2024

CCN Business Spotlight -- WHITEVILLE NUTRITION
We offer delicious, plant based treats! From immune boost to cake pops to protein shakes!
We have a wide variety of products that we use to cater to your needs!

CCN Business Spotlight Whiteville Nutrition NC Est. March 2022 FUEL GOOD. [Read More]

12/31/2024

Bundle up! Columbus County might see its coldest weather in years, there’s even the possibility – the slightest possibility – of some snow in Columbus County.

Follow Meteorologist Christopher Cawley’s
CCN DAILY WEATHER UPDATES and start winterizing your vehicles, pipes and water pumps. Stay cozy!
https://columbuscountynews.com/category/hurricane/

12/30/2024

Someone fired at least one round at a home on Reynolds Road near Tabor City on the night after Christmas. No one was injured, but the home was occupied at the time. Damage was estimated at $500. The shooting is under investigation.

12/30/2024

Columbus Connection with Jeffreson Weaver
Listen in to the 2024 year wrap up with Our Special Guest
The Real Whiteville Santa 🎅 and his special message.

https://columbuscountynews.com/2024/12/the-columbus-connection-the-real-whiteville-santa-claus/

12/30/2024

Blood Drive Today at Amy's Academy of Dance Arts
Reporting for ColumbusCountyNews.com CCN videographer
Macyne Garrell

12/30/2024

Today until 6:00 p.m.
The Blood Connection is hosting the Jenna Jenkins Scholarship blood drive today at Amy’s Academy of Dance Amy's Academy of Dance Arts in Chadbourn from 1-6 pm. Every donor will receive $40 in rewards, and donations will help fund a local scholarship.

Video Report by Macyne Garrell of CCN News The Blood Connection is hosting the Jenna Jenkins Scholarship blood drive today at Amy’s Academy of Dance Arts in Chadbourn from 1-6. Every donor will receive $40 [Read More]

12/30/2024

A Whiteville Police Sergeant’s compassion extends to more than humans.

See more in comments

12/30/2024

Bring in the New Year with our local neighbors NiemanMarket , a proud sponsor of The Columbus Connection with Jefferson Weaver.
Listen in to the 2024 year wrap up with special guest
The Real Whiteville Santa 🎅
columbuscountynews.com/2024/12/the-columbus-connection-the-real-whiteville-santa-claus

🥩 Ring in the New Year with us! 🥳

We’re open this week, including New Year’s Day (Wednesday, Jan 1st), with adjusted hours to make sure your celebrations are extra special!

This week’s hours:
⏰ Tuesday: 10AM - 4PM
⏰ Wednesday (New Year’s Day): 10AM - 4PM
⏰ Thursday & Friday: 10AM - 6PM
⏰ Saturday: 10AM - 2PM

Stop by for the freshest, quality cuts to kick off 2025 the right way!

📍 900 S Madison St, Whiteville, NC
🌐 myniemanmarket.com

We can’t wait to MEAT you!

12/30/2024

CCN - WEATHER UPDATE is proudly supported in part by [your business name here].

The 2025 monthly business sponsorship rates are very competitive.

WEATHER UPDATE
columbuscountynews.com/category/hurricane/

For advertising information contact our
CCN Local Meteorologist Christopher Cawley
Phone: 910-914-6056 Ext. 3
Email: [email protected]

12/30/2024

President Jimmy Carter dead at 100
columbuscountynews.com/2024/12/president-jimmy-carter-dead-at-100

12/29/2024

City of Whiteville Alerts:

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued December 29 at 9:43AM until December 29 at 5:00PM by NWS Wilmington NC
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST NORTH CAROLINA

BLADEN BRUNSWICK COLUMBUS
NEW HANOVER PENDER ROBESON

IN SOUTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN NORTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA

DARLINGTON DILLON FLORENCE
GEORGETOWN HORRY MARION
MARLBORO WILLIAMSBURG

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANDREWS, BENNETTSVILLE, BLADENBORO,
BOILING SPRING LAKES, BURGAW, CHADBOURN, CONWAY, DARLINGTON, DILLON, ELIZABETHTOWN, FLORENCE, GARDEN CITY, GEORGETOWN, HARTSVILLE, KINGSTREE, LAKE WACCAMAW, LELAND, LITTLE RIVER,
LUMBERTON, MARION, MCCOLL, MULLINS, MURRELLS INLET, MYRTLE BEACH, NORTH HARTSVILLE, NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, OAK ISLAND, RED HILL, SOCASTEE, SOUTHPORT, SUNSET BEACH, SURF CITY, TABOR CITY, WHITEVILLE, AND WILMINGTON.

12/29/2024

Weather Update – Sunday December 29, 2024
Today’s report is going to exclusively focus on our severe weather threat for this afternoon.

Today is a Weather Action Day.

columbuscountynews.com/2024/12/weather-update-sunday-12-29-2024

12/28/2024

ColumbusCountyNews.com
As we pause our office time for New Years Eve and New Years Day, the "CCN Newsroom" never closes... Stay with ColumbusCountyNews.com for all things news.

12/28/2024

TODAY AND TONIGHT: Open up the windows today, it’s going to be WARM. And somewhat on the humid side.

  Hi everyone, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your Saturday morning CCN Weather Update. In today’s report we’ll talk about the unseasonable warmth we’ll experience through New Year’s Eve, the severe weather threat for tomorrow [Read More]