Obituaries
Charles Warren Beck Jr.
August 24, 1951 ~ March 30, 2025 (age 73) Charles Warren Beck Jr. age 73, died Sunday, March 30, 2025, in his home. Born in Thomasville, NC, he was the son the late Charles Warren [Read More]
Month: April 2025
Obituaries
William “Mike” Michael Hitchins
July 11, 1966 ~ March 30, 2025 (age 58) William Michael “Mike” Hitchins age 58 died Sunday March 30, 2025 in his home. Private services will be held. A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for April 2, 2025 Patrick Pendleton has been charged with felony death by vehicle, possession of opiates and other charges for the March death of Savannah Lowry. Pendleton was allegedly impaired when [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report April 2, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for April 2, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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International Paper Opens Grant Application Period
The county’s largest employer is accepting grant applications from eligible non-profits through May 2. International Paper’s Riegelwood Mill is accepting applications for International Paper Foundation grants at www.ipgiving.com. In 2024, the foundation awarded more than $70,000 [Read More]
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Juveniles Face Petition for Vandalism
Two juveniles blamed each other after windows were reported broken in a shed in Clarendon over the weekend, on property where they allegedly set a fire on another occasion. The owners of the shed contacted [Read More]
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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]
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Commentary: NCFS Deserves More
The following is partial transcript from last week’s Columbus Connection by Jefferson Weaver. The Connection is available every week on Spotify. For the past few days, a heavy layer of smoke has laid over Crusoe [Read More]
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SCC Hosts Career Expo Friday
Southeastern Community College (SCC) is inviting adult learners, job seekers, and career changers to connect with local employers, explore job openings, and learn about educational programs that can lead to high-demand careers at a Career Expo [Read More]
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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]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for April 2, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for April 2, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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Weather Update – Wednesday April 2, 2025
Greetings folks, and welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Wednesday April 2, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters with Freedom Insurance. Life is full of [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for April 1, 2025 Patrick Pendleton has been charge with felony death by vehicle, possession of opiates and other charges for the March death of Savannah Lowry. Pendleton was allegedly impaired when [Read More]
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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]
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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]
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Jefferson Weaver • QWERTY, QR Codes and Pressing One for English
The phone actually rang the other day, instead of beeping or clicking. The voice on the other end of the line was pleasant, female — and virtually unknown. “Don’t you know who this is?” the [Read More]