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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for May 8, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for May 8, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
Month: May 2025
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Thursday May 8, 2025
Greetings readers, good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Thursday May 8, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters most with Freedom Insurance. [Read More]
Business
CCN Business Spotlight – A New Beginning Home Care Agency
CCN Business Spotlight A New Beginning Home Care Agency “Heartbeat of Home Care” We provide homecare services to Columbus, Bladen, Robeson and Brunswick Counties. We meet the needs of bathing, dressing, mobility, toileting, and eating [Read More]
Obituaries
James “Jimmy” R. Best
October 24, 1948 ~ May 7, 2025 (age 76) James “Jimmy” R. Best, age 76, of Mount Holly, NC, died Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in the CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC. Born in Columbus, [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for May 7, 2025 The driver of the truck that damaged a Columbus County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle May 1 admitted that she shouldn’t have been driving, the report said. Roseanne Deloreta, 63, [Read More]
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Citizen Complaints Lead to Narcotics Raid
Citizen complaints led to an investigation and a raid on a home in Brunswick April 30, netting a quantity of drugs and cash. Joseph Stephens, 48, was jailed under $500,000 secured bond, according to a [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for May 7, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for May 7, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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Two Local Men Win Big in Lottery
Two local lottery players took home some major money this week. When Kenneth Formyduval of Whiteville got off work Friday night, he trusted his gut and bought a $30 scratch-off, leading him to a $1 [Read More]
Elections
State Elections Board Sees Changes
The five new appointees to the NC State Board of Elections were sworn in to four-year terms Wednesday (today). The new board immediately elected Francis X. De Luca of Wilmington as chairman. Member Stacy “Four” [Read More]
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‘Black Box’ Leads to Chase, Drug Arrest
A traffic violation and a black metal box commonly used for narcotics transportation led to the arrest of a Hallsboro man May 1. Jemel Antwan Thompson, 33, was held under $155,000 secured bond, according to [Read More]
Obituaries
Harvey Daniel Russ, age 84
Harvey Daniel Russ, 84, of Hickory, N.C., formerly of Whiteville, passed away peacefully with a smile on his face on May 1, 2025. Born on Nov. 22, 1940 in Shallotte, N.C., he was a devoted [Read More]
Business
Lumberton SECU Employee Guilty
A Lumberton woman pleaded guilty Wednesday (today) to bank fraud and misuse of Social Security numbers. Jillian Scott, 31, faces a maximum penalty of 35 years in prison when sentenced later this year. According to [Read More]
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Deputy’s Vehicle Damaged by Impaired Driver
The driver of the truck that damaged a Columbus County Sheriff’s patrol vehicle May 1 admitted that she shouldn’t have been driving, the report said. Roseanne Deloreta, 63, allegedly backed out of a driveway and [Read More]
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The Good News May 7-13 2025
April showers bring May flowers, and May is buzzing with activities in Columbus County. There are plenty of good causes, good eats, and good Mother’s Day shopping opportunities in the area, so don’t let any [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for May 7, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for May 7, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Wednesday May 7, 2025
Greetings readers, good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Wednesday May 7, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters most with Freedom Insurance. Life [Read More]