Obituaries
Sharon Vernell Brown
October 4, 1952 ~ August 4, 2025 (age 72) Sharon Vernell Brown, 72, of 150 Beautiful Lane, Whiteville, NC, died Sunday, August 3, 2025, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The funeral will [Read More]
Month: August 2025
Obituaries
Robert Dixon Floyd
Arrangements will be announced at a later date. December 28, 1956 ~ August 5, 2025 (age 68) Robert “Bob” Dixon Floyd of Whiteville and Holden Beach passed on August 5, 2025. He was born on [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Local Christian Metal Bands “Cast To Sea” and “333”
On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson interviews the local Columbus County Christian Metalcore / Sludge bands “Cast To Sea” and “333” about their upcoming show at the Bethel Methodist Church in Clarendon, NC. [Read More]
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What Happens When Everyday Objects Turn Dangerous?
What Happens When Everyday Objects Turn Dangerous Everyday items like cosmetics, cookware, furniture, and cleaning products are used routinely without much thought, yet they can sometimes become unexpected hazards. Though designed to improve our lives, [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 7, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for August 7, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
CCN Weather Update
Weather and Tropics Update – Thursday August 7, 2025
CCN Weather Update for Thursday August 7, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. No weather worries with Freedom Insurance. For home, car, boat, or whatever you need, Freedom can provide [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for August 6, 2025
News Briefs for August 6, 2025 Old Town Florist in Chadbourn was completely destroyed in a fire Tuesday morning. County Fire Marshal Shannon Blackman said the blaze started when a lithium ion battery overheated. Fire [Read More]
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Flood Advisory in Place
Motorists are being urged to slow down and be aware of water on roadways as up to three inches of rain are anticipated through this evening. A flash flood warning has been issued for Columbus [Read More]
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State Reports First West Nile Case for 2025
The state has documented the first case of West Nile Virus related illness in a human for this year. The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services said the case occurred in a resident of Durham [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 6, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for August 6, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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August Is Here and Away We Go
August has now arrived and we know that means football, specifically high school football. Football has been going for the players and coaches all year with spring games, 7 on 7’s, camps, weight lifting and [Read More]
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National Night Out Draws Crowds, Despite Rain
Despite heavy rains in the afternoon and intermittent showers in the evening, National Night Out drew big crowds in both Whiteville and Chadbourn. Chadbourn’s inaugural event was moved from the Strawberry Event Field to the [Read More]
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Autopsy: Johnson Shot in Head
Ervin Hakeem Johnson was shot once in the head when he was killed in February, according to the autopsy report. The state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) autopsy report on Johnson said he [Read More]
Obituaries
James Kent Strickland
July 9, 1959 ~ August 5, 2025 (age 66) James Kent Strickland, 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born on July 9, 1959, Kent was known for his [Read More]
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The Good News Aug. 6-12, 2025
August is off to a flying start as teachers and kids gear up to return to school. Before getting back into the swing of bells, ball practice, and books, check out a concert, head off [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 6, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for August 6, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊