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Murder Suspect, Woman Charged in Downtown Shooting

April 30, 2025 Columbus County News 0

Whiteville Police have charged a man and woman for the shooting at a downtown gathering April 13. Kapri McMillian, 34, was already in custody for the killing of Jaquise Blanks later in the morning after [Read More]

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Martha (Nobles) Duncan

April 30, 2025 Columbus County News 0

August 14, 1938 ~ April 30, 2025 (age 86)   Martha Nobles Duncan, 86, of the Ward Station Community of Chadbourn, entered into the presence of Jesus on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, while in her [Read More]

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Donald Leroy Leggett

April 30, 2025 Columbus County News 0

May 13, 1941 ~ April 29, 2025 (age 83) Donald Leroy Leggett, 83, of Evergreen, met his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Donald was born on May 13, 1941, son of the [Read More]

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Elmore Waitus Porter Jr.

April 30, 2025 Columbus County News 0

August 7, 1954 ~ April 29, 2025  Elmore Waitus Porter, Jr., 71, of Hephzibah, GA, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Chadbourn. Elmore was born on July 1, 1949, the son [Read More]

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Robert Gene Long

April 30, 2025 Columbus County News 0

August 7, 1954 ~ April 29, 2025 (age 70) Nakina, NC Robert Gene Long age 70, of Nakina passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in his home. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the [Read More]

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April 30, 2025 Columbus County News 0

News Briefs for April 30, 2025   Although the dry weather has delayed the worst of mosquito-breeding season, state officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate equines against mosquito borne disease as well as rabies. [Read More]

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Dual Procedure Combines Liver Transplant, Bariatric Surgery

April 30, 2025 Columbus County News 0

Mayo Clinic Minute: Dual Procedure Combines Liver Transplant, Bariatric Surgery Deb Balzer April 30, 2025 Mayo Clinic surgeons have found that an innovative approach can help patients with obesity get lifesaving care. Obesity can be a barrier [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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Fan Program Opens May 1

April 30, 2025 Columbus County News 0

The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging is partnering with North Carolina area agencies on aging and local service providers to distribute fans statewide to eligible recipients through the Operation Fan Heat Relief program starting [Read More]

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‘Dire’ Circumstances When Man Plays God

April 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

You’ve likely never heard of a company called Colossal Biosciences. I hadn’t until recently. The bioengineering firm recently made headlines with its announcement that they have “de-extincted” dire wolves. They carefully scripted the story with [Read More]

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Raleigh Roundup for April 30

April 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Information gathered from official news releases from state agencies. N.C. Chief Justice Paul Newby has announced his Commission on Professionalism awards for 2024. This award is presented annually to an individual or individuals whose contributions [Read More]

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State House Passes Stronger ICE Bill

April 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

If a bill approved by the N.C. House becomes law, sheriffs and local law enforcement will be required to cooperate with law enforcement. House Bill 318—The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act adds to HB 10, which [Read More]

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State Urges EEE, WNV, Rabies Awareness

April 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Although the dry weather has delayed the worst of mosquito-breeding season, state officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate equines against mosquito borne disease as well as rabies. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said this week [Read More]

Obituaries

Jaquize Lamar Cribbs

April 30, 2025 Columbus County News 0

December 27, 2005 ~ April 13, 2025 (age 19)   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jaquize Lamar Cribbs 19, of Whiteville, NC who departed this life on April 13, [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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The Good News April 30-May 6

April 30, 2025 Crystal Faircloth 0

Spring is off to a busy start in Columbus, and if you think last weekend was a flurry of activity, wait until you see what’s in store this week. There’s a festival, a farmer’s market, [Read More]

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