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The Good News for Sept. 20
• Sunday at 4 p.m. is the kickoff for this year’s See You At the Pole rally. There will be free food, praise music, and a special message from Pastor Nate Watts at 38 White’s [Read More]
Month: September 2024
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (September 20th, 2024)
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 20th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
Commentary
Jefferson Weaver • Letter from a Lizard
Dear Mother, I am sure you will be surprised to see this letter, considering the last time we saw each other was during the Great Conflagration. I was relieved to see you made it out [Read More]
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Ingram Retires From WRC
After 34 years of service to the state of North Carolina, Cameron Ingram, executive director of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), has announced his retirement effective Dec. 31. Ingram has served as NCWRC executive [Read More]
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Spay/Neuter Clinic Seeks Donations
The largest discount spay and neuter clinic in Southeastern North Carolina was destroyed by four feet of floodwaters in Brunswick County Monday. Fix-A-Friend is a non-profit clinic sponsored Adopt An Angel. They averaged 100 surgeries [Read More]
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CCN Radio News – Morning Report (September 20th, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for September 20th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
Obituaries
Gloria Jean (Bellamy) Boone
June 29, 1931 ~ September 19, 2024 (age 93) Gloria Jean Bellamy Boone, 93, of 781 Cherry Town Road, Hallsboro, NC, died Thursday, September 19, 2024, at home. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Friday, [Read More]
Obituaries
Essie Pauline (Watts) Nealey
December 20, 1932 ~ September 18, 2024 (age 91) Essie Pauline Nealey age 91 of Tabor City, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Tabor Commons Assisted Living, Tabor City. She was the daughter of the [Read More]
Obituaries
Karsanbhai Ganubhai Bhagalia
June 6, 1932 ~ September 15, 2024 (age 92) Karsanbhai G. Bhagalia 92, of Whiteville passed on Monday, September 16, 2024. He is survived by his sons, Pankaj Bhagalia, Vrujesh “Raj” Bhagalia; daughters, Niranjana [Read More]
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CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report (September 19th 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for September 19th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
Obituaries
Mr. Lyle E. McNeil
September 18, 2024 Mr. Lyle E. McNeil entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in Whiteville, NC. Heartfelt Life Remembering Services have been planned by Mr. McNeil’s family and will proceed thusly. On [Read More]
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Commissioners to Discuss Drought Help, Shelter Power Upgrades
In a meeting that was delayed due to a major rain event that shut down the county, Commissioners on Monday will discuss assistance to farmers hit hard by the drought earlier this summer. Monday’s 6:30 [Read More]
Elections
First Absentee Ballots Go Out Friday
See Related Story: https://columbuscountynews.com/2024/09/republicans-pressure-robinson-to-drop-out-amid-new-scandal/ After delays by one lawsuit with another suit pending, along with a possible change in one gubernatorial candidate, state elections officials said today that the first absentee by mail ballots will [Read More]
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Whiteville Fire Department Collecting for Flood Victims
Whiteville firefighters are accepting donations for flood victims in Brunswick County. Cases of water, canned goods, baby supplies, dry goods, and toiletries may be brought to the Whiteville Fire Department at 120 East Columbus Street. [Read More]
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Last Two Columbus Roads Repaired
The last of nearly twenty damaged or blocked roadways in Columbus have been repaired in the wake of Monday’s rain event. Livingston Chapel Road and Old Lake Road at Woodyard in Sandyfield have been repaired [Read More]
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Portion of U.S. 17 to Open After Storm
Editor’s note – while CCN is all about Columbus County, the damage to Brunswick County roadways continues to affect local commuters and Columbus residents with connections to our neighbors next door. We will continue to [Read More]