
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – TODAY’S FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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Suspect Found Dead in Detention Center
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CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Thursday April 3, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for April 3, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report April 2, 2025
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International Paper Opens Grant Application Period
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Juveniles Face Petition for Vandalism
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Driver Charged with Felony Death by Vehicle
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Commentary: NCFS Deserves More
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SCC Hosts Career Expo Friday


International Paper Opens Grant Application Period
by Jefferson Weaver in Front Page 0

Weather Update – Thursday April 3, 2025
by Christopher Cawley in CCN Weather Update 0

Ag Disaster Deadline May 4
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CCN RADIO NEWS

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for April 3, 2025

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report April 2, 2025
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – LOCAL OBITUARIES
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Mary “Cathy” Catherine (Haynes) Nance
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Irvin Lee Stalvey
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John Marty Cartrette
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Charles Warren Beck Jr.
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William “Mike” Michael Hitchins
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Rachel Ann Dossie
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Linda Kay (Tyree) Ransom
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John Allen Singletary
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Richard “Dick” Thompson
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Linda Kay (Tyree) Ransom
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Timothy Wayne Sibbett
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Larue Sasser Stocks
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Truman Rudolph Jones
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Jerry Woodrow Lanier
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Angel Arnett Willis
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Mrs. Mary G. Bellamy
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Claude Shelton Williamson, Jr.
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Mary Estalene (Ray) Hodges
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Lennon Roland Gore
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Timothy Caleb Lewis
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Patrick Morris Lewis
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Bobby Drake Deans
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Jesse and Reba Hammond
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David Paul Hardee
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Kathern “Kathy” Ann Jackson
CHURCH NEWS – Submit your news to churchnews@columbuscountynews.com
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – COMMENTARY
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Commentary: NCFS Deserves More
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Jefferson Weaver • QWERTY, QR Codes and Pressing One for English
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COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary
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Jefferson Weaver • You Don’t Want That Old House
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COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary
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Jefferson Weaver• Sound of the Harvest
The Latest CCN Headlines
- Suspect Found Dead in Detention Center April 3, 2025
- Weather Update – Thursday April 3, 2025 April 3, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for April 3, 2025 April 3, 2025
- Mary “Cathy” Catherine (Haynes) Nance April 2, 2025
- Irvin Lee Stalvey April 2, 2025
- John Marty Cartrette April 2, 2025
- Charles Warren Beck Jr. April 2, 2025
- William “Mike” Michael Hitchins April 2, 2025
- CCN Daily News Briefs April 2, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report April 2, 2025 April 2, 2025
- International Paper Opens Grant Application Period April 2, 2025
- Juveniles Face Petition for Vandalism April 2, 2025
- Driver Charged with Felony Death by Vehicle April 2, 2025
- Commentary: NCFS Deserves More April 2, 2025
- SCC Hosts Career Expo Friday April 2, 2025
- Ex-girlfriend Charged for Drugs, Headbutting Partition April 2, 2025
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- Burn Bans End Wednesday at 8 a.m. April 1, 2025
- Second Time Was Charm for Suspect April 1, 2025
- Jefferson Weaver • QWERTY, QR Codes and Pressing One for English April 1, 2025
- Chadbourn Safety Day Saturday April 1, 2025
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COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County

Suspect Found Dead in Detention Center
One of two suspects arrested in a March 28 traffic stop was discovered dead in his jail cell Wednesday night. Marcus Robert Sanders, 51, of Ithaca, N.Y., was found unresponsive in his cell during a [Read More]

Driver Charged with Felony Death by Vehicle
The man who allegedly caused a deadly crash near Silver Spoon is facing felony charges. Patrick Dillon Pendleton, 39, of 507 Forest Dr., Bladenboro, is being held without bond in the March 17 death of [Read More]

Ex-girlfriend Charged for Drugs, Headbutting Partition
Multiple charges were filed against a woman after she allegedly tried to break into an ex-boyfriend’s residence, headbutted the “cage” in a patrol car, and took drugs into the detention center. Tracy Lynn Spivey, 39, [Read More]

Burn Bans End Wednesday at 8 a.m.
Improving conditions led state and local officials to end the burn bans effective Wednesday (April 2) at 8 a.m. Agriculture Secretary Steve Troxler made the announcement today. Columbus County Fire Marshall Shannon Blackman said the [Read More]

Second Time Was Charm for Suspect
A suspect who allegedly ran from deputies was caught after he tried the same escape again, according to reports. Dustin Lloyd Long, 30, of 2699 Macedonia Church Rd., Evergreen, was held under no bond on [Read More]

Chadbourn Safety Day Saturday
Children and their parents can get to know local first responders, have bikes, safety seats and golf carts inspected, and have fun Saturday at Chadbourn Safety Day. Chadbourn Police, along with Chadbourn and Whiteville [Read More]

Tabor Talk for April 1
By Cynthia Nelson The fifth annual Spring Has Sprung Festival is this Saturday, April 5 in downtown Tabor City. We look forward to seeing y’all there! Here’s a short list of what you can expect [Read More]

Checkpoints Produce Drug Arrests
Checkpoints in the county turned up quantities of drugs and resulted in a chase that ended in South Carolina over the weekend. Cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine were seized after a stop Friday that involved [Read More]

Child Treated for Cocaine Overdose
A woman is facing felony child abuse charges after allowing an infant to ingest cocaine. Kayana Yolanda Moore, 30, of 115 Marvin’s Dr., Chadbourn, was arrested just after midnight today (March 31) on charges of [Read More]

Brush Fire Stomped Out on Dismal Road Yesterday
Hallsboro Volunteer Firefighters and the N.C. Forest Service were busy yesterday stomping out a brush fire on Dismal Road. It was extinguished quickly before it spread. Please remember that a Statewide Ban on all Open [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report March 28, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 28, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for March 28, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for March 28, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for March 27, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 27, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Trafficker Gets 23 Years in Federal Case
A career criminal jailed for narcotics charges will serve up to 23 years in federal prison, the U.S. District Attorney said today in a oppress release. Marion Lamont Flowers, 45, pleaded guilty to trafficking [Read More]

Third Candidate Joins Sheriff’s Race
A third candidate has announced his plan to jump into the Columbus County Sheriff’s Race, nine months before filing begins and a year before the primary. Whiteville City Councilman Josh Harris said via social [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for March 27, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for March 27, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for March 26, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 26, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Suspect Assaults Woman, Shoots at Deputies
Updated The man who led law enforcement on an all-night manhunt has been jailed after he allegedly shot at deputies early Tuesday. Thomas Devine Barsh, 45, was arrested around 4:30 p.m. by state Probation [Read More]

Crusoe Fire Contained at 343 Acres
Forest Service crews are keeping a close watch on the remains of the Crusoe Island wildfire that threatened a number of homes Tuesday. The N.C. Forest Service said that the fire is 100 percent [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for March 26, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for March 26, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

AG Says Delete 23andme
Attorney General Jeff Jackson has recommended that North Carolinians delete their 23andme accounts and private health information from the DNA testing firm as soon as possible. 23andMe filed for bankruptcy over the weekend and [Read More]

Pilot Reports Green Laser Strike
No injuries were reported after a pilot reported someone shined a green laser at his aircraft Monday near Whiteville. The sheriff’s office said Myrtle Beach Air Traffic Control reported being struck by the laser while [Read More]

NCFS, VFDs Fighting Crusoe Wildfire
Developing story A wildfire at the end of Crusoe Island Road is being fed by gusty winds and dry conditions this afternoon (Tuesday). The N.C. Forest Service has redeployed some units from the Holly Shelter [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for March 25, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for March 25, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for March 24, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 24, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Stolen Liquor, Drugs Found in Chadbourn Raid
Three people were jailed after state and local agents raided a Chadbourn home last week and found hundreds of bottles of stolen liquor. N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) and Chadbourn Police announced the arrests Friday. [Read More]

North Carolina Closer to Becoming a Constitutional Carry State
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]