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The 2025 North Carolina Strawberry Festival – Pictures From Strawberry Field
(Photos by Christopher Cawley)
Month: May 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for May 3, 2025 Firefighting aircraft on the Sunset Road fire in Brunswick County had to be grounded yesterday when two drones flew through the airspace. The N.C. Forest Service said the [Read More]
Business
FOCUS Broadband Awards $40K in Community Grants
FOCUS Broadband is committed to supporting the communities they serve. To show their commitment, FOCUS Board of Directors awarded $40,000 in Community Connections grants to nineteen local non profit organizations working to make a positive [Read More]
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NCFS Warns Fires are “No Drone Zones”
Firefighting aircraft on the Sunset Road fire in Brunswick County had to be grounded yesterday when two drones flew through the airspace. The N.C. Forest Service said the rapidly moving fire spread during the time [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Saturday May 3, 2025
Greetings friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Saturday May 3, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters most [Read More]
Obituaries
Grady “Chris” Nealy
January 15, 1965 ~ May 2, 2025 (age 60) Grady Christopher Nealy, lovingly known as Chris, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House [Read More]
Obituaries
William “Bill” Ballard Fowler
December 11, 1931 ~ May 1, 2025 (age 93) Tabor City, NC William “Bill” Ballard Fowler, age 93, of Tabor City, NC, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. Born December 11, 1931 in Horry County, SC, he was [Read More]
Obituaries
Michael Newman Powell
October 8, 1949 ~ May 1, 2025 (age 75) Loris, SC Michael Newman Powell age 75, of the Mt. Zion Community, Loris died Thursday, May 1, 2025 in his home. Born in Mullins, SC he [Read More]
Obituaries
Doris (Hardie) Dudley
November 15, 1932 ~ May 1, 2025 (age 92) Doris Hardie Dudley age 92, of Chadbourn died Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center of Columbus County. Born In Horry County, SC, she was [Read More]
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Columbus County — Largest Volunteer Turnout for The Wall That Heals
The Wall That Heals visited Columbus County and the Veterans Memorial Park of America last week, pulling out on Sunday. Angela Norris said the wall had more than 400 visitors who signed the guest book, [Read More]
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CCN Community Heroes
Whiteville Police honored several of its officers at the April 22 council meeting, Chief Paul Rockenbach recognized Officer Adam Jens, Officer Marco Long, and Detective Joseph Ward for their quick response on September 10, 2024. The [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for May 2, 2025 After a three judge panel ruled the new law on election board appointments was constitutional Wednesday, State Auditor Dave Boliek didn’t waste any time making changes. Boliek appointed Republican [Read More]
Brews & Bites
Brews and Bites: San Jose Mexican Restaurant
By Justin Williamson There are several types of food that I love, but only a few that I crave; tacos and wings are always at the top of my list. So today I am sharing [Read More]
Business
3 Effective Ways to Collect Payments Wherever You Are
When you’re working out in the field or need to make payments in a way other than a website or a brick-and-mortar location, providing easy payment options can help you boost customer service, increase cash [Read More]
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Real ID Deadline Fast Approaching
The rush to beat the Real ID deadline is jamming DMV license offices statewide. The Real ID will be required for domestic flights, entering some federal facilities after May 7. It’s issued through driver’s license [Read More]
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Pop-Up Free Market May 10
After overwhelming response at two other distribution events, the Annie Catherine Pridgen Community Development Foundation (ACP) and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, will host another food pantry event May 10. A [Read More]