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Nickey Melvin Prince
August 19, 1961 — May 24, 2025 Mr. Nickey Melvin Prince, age 63, of Tabor City, NC passed on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC. A viewing will be held Thursday, [Read More]
Month: May 2025
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Harvey McKenzie, Sr.
August 26, 1938 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Harvey McKenzie, Sr., age 86, of Bladenboro passed away at his residence on Monday, May 26, 2025. A funeral service to honor his life will be held [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for May 29, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 29, 2025
News Briefs for May 29, 2025 A man was shot to death Tuesday night in Sandyfield, making the county’s fourth homicide this year. Sheriff Bill Rogers said an argument escalated into a shooting on Browntown [Read More]
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City Launches Senior Calling Program
Seniors, disabled people and shut-ins can now get a daily phone call from Whiteville Police. The “We Call, We Care” program started this week, Chief Paul Rockenbach said. Subscribers will be called every day at [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for May 29, 2025
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Weather Update – Thursday May 29, 2025
Hello friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Thursday May 29, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather strikes, with [Read More]
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Emery Neil Smith Jr.
August 9, 1972 ~ May 28, 2025 (age 52) Emery Neil Smith Jr. age of 52 of Cerro Gordo, NC died Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Born in Columbus County, NC, he was the son of Emery Neil Smith [Read More]
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Edward Gedraytis
September 13, 1946 ~ May 26, 2025 (age 78) Edward Gedraytis was born on September 13th, 1946, and passed away suddenly at home on May 26,2025. Ed grew up in Bristol, Tennessee and was a [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 28, 2025
News Briefs for May 28, 2025 Drought monitor showed conditions improving in Columbus County, but overall the entire area is still considered in a moderate drought. Columbus County is around four inches below average rainfall [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for May 28, 2025
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Shank, Broomhandle Fight Sends Inmate to Hospital
A fight between inmates at Tabor Correctional sent one man to the hospital. Tabor City Police Officer J. Hicks reported that Francisco Bastian-Castaneda, 29, allegedly attacked fellow inmates Marteise Javon Hines with a broomhandle just [Read More]
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One Cited for Warning Shot
One man was charged with discharging a firearm in the city limits and another told to stay away from a Tabor City home after an incident May 21. Tabor City Police Lt. J. Grainger reported [Read More]
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Autopsy Results Pending in Johnson Death
Investigators are awaiting final autopsy results in the February death of a Tabor City area man. Irvin Hakeem Johnson, 25, disappeared from his Bermuda Bay home in the early morning hours of Feb. 13, according [Read More]
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WRC Encourages Bear-Proofing Stock, Poultry Pens
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) is encouraging livestock and poultry owners to protect their animals from black bears. Black bears tend to consume a mostly plant-based diet and are attracted to livestock feed, such as grains [Read More]
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State Refund Checks Delayed After Vendor Issues
State revenue officials said Tuesday that roughly 100,000 refund checks have been mailed after a contractor assigned to the task shut down. The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) announced on May 15 that the print [Read More]