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Bladen Teens Sought

Two Bladen County teenagers have been missing since Monday. Kayden Thomas Hammond and Kaylen Grace Akers, both 17, were last seen Monday night, according to the Bladen Sheriff’s Office. Authorities...

Jefferson Weaver
December 31, 2025
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Reflections on 2025

By Angela Norris Veterans Memorial Park of America   As we reflect on 2025, where have we been and where will 2026 take us? Weather unpredictable all year long…cold, hot,...

Staff Report
December 31, 2025
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Elevated Fire Risk Today

Fire and emergency officials are urging residents of most of the state – including Columbus County. Low humidity and high winds, combined with a wealth of dry leaves, grasses and...

Jefferson Weaver
December 31, 2025
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The Good News Dec. 31, 2025-Jan. 6, 2026

Happy New Year to all of our readers from the Columbus County News family. We wish you a healthy and blessed 2026. The presents are opened, the cookies have been...

Crystal Faircloth
December 31, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Early Report for Dec. 31

CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Wednesday, Dec. 31 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊...

Jefferson Weaver
December 31, 2025
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Weather Update – Wednesday December 31, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Wednesday December 31, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when...

Christopher Cawley
December 31, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 30

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Jefferson Weaver
December 30, 2025
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Sheriff Seeks ID of Man

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying an unknown man. If you recognize this individual or have any information about their identity or whereabouts, please use...

Jefferson Weaver
December 30, 2025
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Tabor Talk for Dec. 30

By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Wow!  Another year has just breezed on by.  It seems like we were just ringing in 2025 and now it’s time...

Jefferson Weaver
December 30, 2025
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Jefferson Weaver • The Last Sunday of the Year

I had a particularly difficult time sleeping, what with one thing and another, and finally I just gave up. Well before the rooster crowed I was making coffee, and since...

Jefferson Weaver
December 30, 2025
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ADR Runs Seven Fire Calls in 24 hours

Dogs saved in structure fire. High winds and dry conditions led Acme-Delco-Riegelwood firefighters hopping Monday, with seven calls in less than 24 hours. ADR responded mutual aid to a structure...

Jefferson Weaver
December 30, 2025
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Madden to Serve New Term on State Organization

The N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) County Risk Group (CRG) Board of Trustees met Dec. 4, in Orange County, where trustees were sworn in for another three-year term and...

Staff Report
December 30, 2025
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Weather Update – Tuesday December 30, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Tuesday December 30, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when...

Christopher Cawley
December 30, 2025
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Suspect Jailed After Chadbourn Chase

No headlights led to drug charges for a Chadbourn suspect Tuesday. Sherman Lee Campbell, 67, was held under a $45,000 secured bond, charged with trafficking in opiates, maintaining a vehicle...

Jefferson Weaver
December 29, 2025
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Weather Update – Monday December 29, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Monday December 29, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when...

Christopher Cawley
December 29, 2025
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Weather Update – Sunday December 28, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Sunday December 28, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. You can trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when...

Christopher Cawley
December 28, 2025
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