Obituaries
Robert Lloyd Rawls
August 20, 1948 ~ June 23, 2025 (age 76) Robert Lloyd Rawls, 76, of Whiteville, passed away late Monday evening, June 23, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville. Lloyd was born on [Read More]
Year: 2025
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Jefferson Weaver • Common Sense and Dinosaurs
It was a warm, beautiful spring day when I became acutely aware of my place in the food chain. I was on a dream trapping job — exclusive access to a huge millpond with multiple [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 24, 2025
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Business
Chadbourn Boil Advisory Lifted
Chadbourn’s latest boil advisory has been lifted. Town manager Jason Robinson said all tests came back today with no pollutants or contaminants in the town’s water supply. The town had back to back water main [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for June 24, 2025
News Briefs for June 24, 2025 Columbus County’s only emergency shelter for children will reopen June 30 at the Boys and Girls Home at Lake Waccamaw. Solomon Center was closed for a year due to [Read More]
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Mayo Clinic News: Heatstroke Symptoms and Causes
Mayo Clinic News: Heatstroke Symptoms and Causes Heatstroke is a condition caused by the body overheating. This usually happens because of exposure to high temperatures or physical activity in high temperatures for too long. There [Read More]
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Eighty Counts of Animal Cruelty Charged
Developing Story An investigation into a veterinary surgery shown on social media has resulted in 80 charges of animal cruelty against a Hallsboro woman. Deborah Ross Dahl, 70, of 364 Pone Hill Road, was arrested [Read More]
Church News
Summer 2025 VBS List Update
Local churches are still sending in those VBS dates for Columbus County. The list is updated each Tuesday of the week. If you would like your church’s summer program added, just shoot an email to [Read More]
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Man Charged After Allegedly Threatening Rabon
A controversial piece of legislation led to an arrest after alleged death threats against State Sen. Bill Rabon. Antony Wayne Street, 44, of Supply, was initially held under $2,000 secured bond. That bond was raised [Read More]
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APS Presents Paws, Music and Moonlight Event
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office Animal Protective Services will be hosting a very unique event to bring together the community and help the furbabies in the shelter find their furever homes. ‘Paws, Music, and Moonlight’ [Read More]
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Riegelwood Undefeated In NCDYB All-Star Tournament
By Tommy Taylor CCN Sports Riegelwood stayed undefeated in DYB 6-U tournament that started this weekend by defeating Fairmont. Over the weekend, the South Columbus All-Stars, also in the tournament, defeat Lumberton 18-8, Stanly [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 24, 2025
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CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Tuesday June 24, 2025
CCN Weather Update for Tuesday June 24, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather strikes, with Freedom Insurance you will always be prepared. For home, car, boat, or [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for June 23, 2025
News Briefs for June 23, 2025 The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is asking for reports of alligators that hang around docks and homes or exhibits aggressive behavior at Lake Waccamaw. Call 866-318-2401 if [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 23, 2025
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Former HP Sergeant Charged in Drug Case
A retired N.C. Highway Patrol Sergeant has been charged with trafficking opiates. James Frederick “Jamie” Hinson, 46, was arrested just after 2 p.m. today and released on a $40,000 secured bond, according to warrants and [Read More]