COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – TODAY’S FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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Weather Update – Thursday evening, October 17, 2024
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (October 17th, 2024)
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Motorcycle Gang Members Indicted in U.S. Court
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State Reports First Flu Death for 24-25
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Father Charged After Feces, Trash Found in Home of Impaired Girl
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (October 17, 2024)
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Weather Update – Wednesday evening October 16, 2024
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (October 16, 2024)
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Business Spotlight of the Week – October 16, 2024
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CCN Radio News – Morning Report (October 16th, 2024)
Solons Pass Disaster Relief Bill
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Full Ballot Awaits Voters
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The Good News for Oct. 11
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COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – LOCAL OBITUARIES
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Ricky Gene Graham
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Jaxie Williamson Rhue
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Tommy G Lovett
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Joseph Delmas Hinson Sr.
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Gary Clewis
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Dana Dewayne Turbeville
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Douglas Sellers
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Noie Danny Gore
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Adam Wayne Greene
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Robert Lee Spence III
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Marilyn Maxine Hughes Thomas
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Rita Wayne (Collier) Parker
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Dianne Register Jones
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Timothy “Tim” McPherson
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Jeanette Lee
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Ms. Sharronda Bellamy
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Harry Hardie Jr.
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Willard Avery Harris
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Tara Jeanne Ward Floyd
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Threasa Mae (Wilson) Stephens
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Billy Edward Floyd
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Valeta Suggs Cox
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Mr. Legrande Powers
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Barbara (Garrell) Babson
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Mildred Reaves Hancock
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – COMMENTARY
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County
Weather Update – Thursday evening, October 17, 2024
Hi again everyone, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Thursday evening, October 17, 2024. As Cody Rhodes would say, “well, what do you wanna talk about?” There’s not much to discuss weather-wise [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (October 17th, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 17th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
Motorcycle Gang Members Indicted in U.S. Court
A single federal indictment in the Eastern District of North Carolina charges 16 members of two outlaw motorcycle gangs – the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club (HAMC) and the Red Devils Motorcycle Club (RDMC) – for [Read More]
State Reports First Flu Death for 24-25
The first flu death of the season was announced yesterday by the state. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said in a press release that the first death of the 2024-25 flu season [Read More]
Father Charged After Feces, Trash Found in Home of Impaired Girl
Child abuse charges have been filed against a Clarendon man after a intoxicated 14 year old girl was taken to the emergency room from a home described as “filthy”. Shannon Cartrette, 52, was arrested Monday [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report (October 17, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for October 17, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Weather Update – Wednesday evening October 16, 2024
Hi again everyone, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with your weather update for Wednesday evening, October 16, 2024. STRONG high pressure will absolutely dominate our weather through the foreseeable future. Short- and long-range modeling suggests no [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (October 16, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 16th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
Business Spotlight of the Week – October 16, 2024
CCN Business Spotlight of the Week MEMORY LANE MONUMENTS Our company was founded in 1975 by my Father, James L. Hester from Bladenboro NC. My brother passed away from a very rare cancer at the [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report (October 16th, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for October 16th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report (October 15th, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 15th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report (October 15th, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for October 15th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
Weather Update – Monday evening October 14, 2024
Meteorologist Christopher Cawley with your Monday evening weather update. I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend and a good start to the week. A cold front moved through the area today and we’ll see cooler [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report (October 14th, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 14th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
State Treasurer Returns $50,000 to Relief Organization
Courtesy Theresa Opeka/Carolina Journal A Boone Christian-based humanitarian aid organization, which has been at the forefront of helping with recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, received a boost Friday with over $50,000 [Read More]
Hallsboro Baptist to Hold Veterans Service
Hallsboro Baptist Church will host a veterans recognition service and reception Nov. 9. Veterans from across the county are welcome to attend. The program begins at 2 p.m., and coffee and desserts will be served [Read More]
Southeastern Community College Agribusiness Expansion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Southeastern Community College officially opened its new $375,000 greenhouse on Sept. 25. The greenhouse was paid for through the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund. The greenhouse is part of ongoing efforts to modernize agribusiness education in [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report (October 14th, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for October 14th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
CCN Radio News — The Good News (October 12, 2024)
CCN Radio News – THE GOOD NEWS for October 12th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
The Good News for Oct. 11
Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. for the 41st annual Columbus County Agricultural Fair. Saturday marks the return of the fair queen pageant at 6 p.m., as well as the demolition derby. The [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report (October 11th, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 11th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
Woman Charged in Child Abuse Case
A Tabor City area woman has lost custody of her son and is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly neglecting the infant while she smoked crack cocaine. Kayla Hope Tyndall, 27, is held under $10,000 [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report (October 11th, 2024)
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 11th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
Weather Update – Thursday October 10, 2024
Good evening, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with tonight’s weather update. Not a whole lot to talk about… get outside and try to see the aurora before midnight. Clear skies and chilly temps tonight as we’ll [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report (October 10th, 2024)
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 10th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
Robinson Greets Faithful in Whiteville
Mark Robinson was his usual blunt self Tuesday when he spoke to supporters in Whiteville. “Governor Roy Cooper doesn’t like me,” the lt. governor said. “I don’t like Roy Cooper. But imagine what effect it [Read More]
Solons Pass Disaster Relief Bill
Legislators quickly passed a Hurricane Helene relief bill Wednesday, and Gov. Roy Cooper signed the bill into law just a short time later. “I’m thrilled to announce the passage of our disaster recovery bill, allocating [Read More]
Antioch Church Hosts Revival Starting Sunday
Antioch Baptist Church will host revival services Oct. 13-16. Sunday’s service begins at 6 p.m., with Chris Hardee as guest speaker. All other services start at 7 p.m. Monday will feature Chip Hannah; Trenton Ford [Read More]
World Singing Day Welcomes Voices Oct. 19
An international event celebrating group singing is coming to Lake Waccamaw, and more voices are welcome. World Singing Day is held annually on the third Saturday of October. The event celebrates the “powerful benefits” of [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report (October 10th, 2024)
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 10th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
Weather Update – Wednesday October 9, 2024
Good evening, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with today’s local weather update and an update on Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton will make landfall around 9 PM just south of Sarasota, FL, as a category 3 storm. [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report (October 9th, 2024)
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 9th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
Deer Season Opens Saturday
Conventional deer season opens in Columbus County and across the southeast Saturday. All deer hunters must wear a hat, cap or other outer garment of safety orange at all times. Baiting is allowed for deer, [Read More]
State Delays Pesticide Recertification Deadline
Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene on pesticide training and recertification, private pesticide applicators statewide will have until Dec. 20 to meet their recertification requirements. “We made the decision to extend the deadline to [Read More]
Gamblers Spend $575 Million in September
Gambling is becoming a booming business in North Carolina. The N.C. State Lottery Commission said this morning (Oct. 9) that more than $575 million in bets were placed in September via licensed gaming outlets in [Read More]
Farmland Preservation Grant Deadline Extended
The application period for county governments and conservation nonprofit groups to apply for farmland preservation grants from the N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund opens Oct. 14. Applicants have until Jan. 17 to [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report (October 9th, 2024)
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 9th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (October 8th, 2024)
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 8th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
County Vape Shop Hearing Set; City to Review Rules Tonight
Vape and tobacco shops may soon be more tightly regulated in both the city and county. Columbus County commissioners on Monday set a public hearing on the draft ordinance regulating vape and tobacco sales for [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Morning Report (October 08, 2024)
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 8th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
41st Annual Columbus County Agriculture Fair Starts Today (Parade Highlights)
The Columbus County Agricultural Fair starts today and runs through October 13 at the County Fairgrounds on Prison Camp Road. This year’s event features the return of the Fair Queen Pageants, the Midway, Arts and [Read More]
Hurricane Milton – Monday evening update
Good Monday evening, Meteorologist Christopher Cawley here with an update on Milton. While impacts for the Whiteville area will be essentially nil, the same cannot be said for our friends in Florida. As of 8 [Read More]
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (October 7, 2024)
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 7th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
Yellow Ribbons for Everybody’s Child
The yellow ribbons are for others now. The ribbons that flew from every utility pole, every door, and many a mailbox in October 2000 are long since gone, faded, shredded by storms, or just taken [Read More]
Madden: County Followed NCEM Rules
County Manager Eddie Madden said the county never prevented City of Whiteville assets from being deployed to the Hurricane Helene response. City officials expressed frustration last week after a team of heavy equipment and chainsaws [Read More]