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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for April 9, 2025
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Month: April 2025
Business
Leland Firm to Repay $1.5M in COVID Money
Campbell Sales Group, Inc., d/b/a LeatherItaliaUSA (CSG) has agreed to pay $1,499,164 in restitution and penalties and to undertake additional responsibilities to resolve its criminal liabilities in connection with a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan [Read More]
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Grand Jury indicts Former Teacher
A former teacher jailed for allegedly coercing a teen girl into performing a sex act has been indicted by a Columbus County grand jury on 12 charges. Jody Watts, 49, is being held under $750,000 [Read More]
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Highest Flu Deaths Reported as Cases Drop
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today (April 9) reported more than 500 flu-related deaths for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season. This is the highest number of statewide flu deaths recorded since broad [Read More]
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Pop-Up Food Distribution April 19
Anyone in need of food assistance is welcome at a food distribution event set for April 19. The Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation (ACP), in collaboration with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Protests, Tin Gods and the End Times
A few weeks back, I saw a homosexual couple walking down the street holding hands. It bothered me, of course, since biblically, it’s sinful. Had I felt called by the Holy Spirit to do so, [Read More]
Obituaries
Sarah Elouise Bogenreif
Sarah Bogenreif Obituary The Life of Sarah Elouise Bogenreif 1932 – 2024 Sarah Elouise Merritt was born prematurely on December 18, 1932, and was not expected to survive. The Columbus County hospital would not open [Read More]
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The Good News April 10-16
The weather is heating up and so are the events popping up around the county. Annual Easter egg hunts reign supreme, but don’t miss out on all the other fun activities in the area. Learn, [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for April 9, 2025
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CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Wednesday April 9, 2025
Hello friends and followers, a good day to you. It is now time for the CCN Daily Weather Update for Wednesday April 9, 2025. This weather report is brought to you by Freedom Insurance of [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for April 8, 2025 Reginald Webb was found shot to death on East Arcadia Road near Graham Road Sunday night. Bladen County detectives are investigating the case, Columbus deputies were called to [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
The Wall That Heals is coming to Whiteville, NC
The Wall That Heals is coming to Whiteville, NC
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Woman Shot To Death
Reginald Webb was found shot to death on East Arcadia Road near Graham Road Sunday night. Bladen County Detectives are investigating the case, Columbus County Deputies were called to assist when the shooting was reported [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for April 8, 2025
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Obituaries
Murray McMillian
November 12, 1939 ~ April 1, 2025 (age 85) Mr. Murray McMillian passed on Tuesday, April 01, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center, Whiteville, NC. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April [Read More]
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Rev. John Shirden
April 5, 2025 Rev. John Shirden 83, of the Cedar Grove Community of Whiteville, NC gave the Lord his hand on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his residence and entered into eternity. He was the [Read More]