North Carolina is closer than ever to having a constitutional carry law. The senate passed its version of a bill that would not require a permit to carry a concealed weapon. The house version [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 21, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
Updated 4 p.m. March 20 A former county finance office employee told commissioners Monday that County Manager Eddie Madden is “vindictive” and unable to separate personal disagreements from professional life. Tess Norris worked for the [Read More]
Whiteville Police are investigating a string of vehicle thefts and vehicle break-ins in recent weeks. In a social media post, WPD urged residents to lock vehicles, remove all valuables and park in well-lit areas whenever [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for March 20, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Kevin Musser faces three counts of first degree murder and other charges after allegedly stabbing three men in Clarkton Monday night. The Bladen Sheriff’s office reported that Musser came to the door of the home [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 19, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for March 19, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
From Southeastern Community College Press Release Students, friends, family, SCC staff and State Employees’ Credit Union representatives gathered in the SCC auditorium March 14 to recognize SECU scholarship award recipients. The SECU Foundation presented a [Read More]
A video posted on social media shows Officers using force to capture their fleeing suspect. Sheriff Rogers addresses the video circulating on social media after a vehicle pursuit that occurred Monday night in Chadbourn. This [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 18, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
County commissioners Monday sent a proposed ordinance on recreational vehicles and campers back to the planning board for more work. Multiple speakers had signed up for public comments prior to the second reading and scheduled [Read More]
The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network companies beginning on July 1. [Read More]
Three men were shot to death and another seriously injured Monday in Clarkton, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. Greg Dennis, Randy Benton and Phillip Palmer were reported shot to death in a [Read More]
The man who shot at and threatened a repo truck driver will serve 84-113 months in prison. Ronald Allan Keaton was convicted March 12 in Columbus County Superior Court on charges of possession of a [Read More]
Columbus County Partnership for Children (CCPC) is teaming up with the Columbus County Arts Council to give parents of children ages 3-5 the opportunity to showcase their child’s artwork in a real art gallery. “It’s [Read More]
Humanities Dean Jessica Lopez; Whiteville Headmaster Kimberly Patrick, Founder Baker Mitchell Jr.; Leland Headmaster Laurie Benton; Math Dean Cause-Nance. Classical Charter School of America’s tuition-free charter schools in Leland and Whiteville earned top honors for [Read More]
After six weeks of testimony, including Darieus Rashad Washington spending hours on the stand in his own defense, a Columbus County jury returned with a guilty verdict in around an hour Monday. Washington, 23, was [Read More]
Updated 3:15 p.m. Three deputies were injured after a high speed chase turned into a collision Tuesday in Chadbourn. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the incident is under investigation. The deputies were attempting to make a [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for March 18, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
As I awoke the other morning to the sound of a giant vacuum cleaner, I knew it was time for the harvest. It’s been said that trees are not planted for our own benefit, but [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 17, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
One woman is dead and two people are seriously injured after a three vehicle crash in North Whiteville Monday morning (today). The wreck occurred on N.C. 410 near Silver Spoon Road, Sgt. K. McVicker of [Read More]
Fentanyl may have caused the death of a Tabor City area man early Monday. The sheriff’s office said Dep. T. Tyson responded to 4310 Will Inman Road around 3:25 a.m. to a report of a [Read More]
The 15th Annual Southern Farm Days at Lake Waccamaw may have cancelled Sunday’s events, but Saturday’s beautiful weather led to big crowds enjoying all things rural and historical. The event is sponsored and organized every [Read More]
Madison Street between Clay and Webster streets in Whiteville will be blocked for several hours today (Monday) while a “widowmaker” tree is cleared. Whiteville Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder said the city has had multiple [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for March 17, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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