Obituaries
Tony Edward Shipman
January 14, 1957 ~ April 3, 2025 (age 68) Tony Edward Shipman, 68, of 3557 Tom Sessions Road, Whiteville, NC, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Duke University Hospital. The funeral will be 11:00 [Read More]
Month: April 2025
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Suspect Found Dead in Detention Center
One of two suspects arrested in a March 28 traffic stop was discovered dead in his jail cell Wednesday night. Marcus Robert Sanders, 51, of Ithaca, N.Y., was found unresponsive in his cell during [Read More]
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Weather Update – Thursday April 3, 2025
Hello friends and followers, it is now time for the CCN Daily Weather Update for Thursday April 3, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of WhitevilleFreedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters [Read More]
Obituaries
Mary “Cathy” Catherine (Haynes) Nance
January 13, 1956 ~ March 31, 2025 (age 69) Mary Catherine “Cathy” Haynes Nance of Cerro Gordo, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Novant-New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Known for her love [Read More]
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Irvin Lee Stalvey
February 15, 1953 ~ March 31, 2025 (age 72) Irvin Lee Stalvey age 72 died Monday March 31, 2025 in Grand Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC. Born in Portsmouth, VA he was the son [Read More]
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John Marty Cartrette
December 24, 1977 ~ March 30, 2025 (age 47) John Marty Cartrette, age 47, of Clarendon, NC, died Sunday, March 30, 2025 in the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born December 24, 1977 [Read More]
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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]
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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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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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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]