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Glenn Jay Biddle
December 16, 1954 ~ June 25, 2025 (age 70) Glenn Jay Biddle, 70, of Whiteville, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home. Jay was the son of the late Jack Merle Biddle [Read More]
Month: June 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for June 26, 2025
News Briefs for June 26, 2025 A months-long investigation ended with 25 arrests on a variety of narcotics charges this week, with most in Columbus County. Dubbed Operation Heat Wave, deputies and officers from multiple [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 26, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 26, 2025
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Weather Update – Thursday June 26, 2025
CCN Weather Update for Thursday June 26, 2025 This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather strikes, with Freedom Insurance you will always be prepared. For home, car, boat, or [Read More]
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Jack Warren Rising
December 3, 1943 ~ June 25, 2025 (age 81) Jack Warren Rising, 81, of Clarendon, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Jack [Read More]
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William Luke Hanson (age 11)
August 2, 2013 ~ June 21, 2025 (age 11) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Luke Hanson, who entered into Heaven on June 21, 2025, following a battle with [Read More]
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Hallie Odis (Long) Jacobs
August 20, 1931 ~ June 25, 2025 (age 93) Hallie Otis Jacobs, age 93, of Tabor City, NC, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Hallie was born August 20, 1931, daughter of the [Read More]
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J. Woodie Etheridge
February 12, 1946 ~ June 24, 2025 (age 79) Mr. Woodie Etheridge 79, of the Crusoe Community, Whiteville passed on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville. He was born February 12, 1946 [Read More]
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Linda Gail (Williamson) Williamson
April 23, 1946 ~ June 24, 2025 (age 79) Linda Gail Williamson 79, of Orrum passed on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House. She was born in Lumberton, the daughter [Read More]
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Law Enforcement Brings ‘Heat Wave’ on Drug Suspects
Multiple law enforcement agencies joined the Columbus Sheriff’s Office in bringing some “heat” on narcotics suspects across the area Monday After a months-long narcotics investigation dubbed Operation Heat Wave, deputies fanned out across the county [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for June 25, 2025
News Briefs for June 25, 2025 Hallsboro woman faces 80 counts of animal cruelty and one charge of practicing veterinary medicine without a license. Deborah Dahl, 70, was arrested today on the misdemeanor charges. The [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 25, 2025
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Joint Effort Rescues Kitten from Drain
Truist bank staff and Whiteville Police worked together to save a kitten from a storm drain Wednesday. Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said he and Maj. William Hinz responded to the bank after the chief’s [Read More]
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2025 State Champions: Riegelwood 6-U All-Stars Takes All
Oppressive heat could not stop the Riegelwood 6-U All-Stars as they defeated Mt. Pleasant and Stanley to take home the 2025 DYB 6-U state championship Tuesday. After a loss to Mt. Pleasant, Riegelwood rebounded with [Read More]
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Deadline Friday for Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking nominations through Friday, June 27 for the annual Thomas L. Quay Award. This award honors an individual who has made significant, long-standing commitment to, and demonstrated leadership in [Read More]