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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...

Jefferson Weaver
August 6, 2025
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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...

Jefferson Weaver
August 6, 2025
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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,...

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August 6, 2025
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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...

Crystal Faircloth
August 6, 2025
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Weather and Tropics Update – Wednesday August 6, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Wednesday August 6, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. No weather worries with Freedom Insurance. For home, car, boat, or whatever...

Christopher Cawley
August 6, 2025
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Bernice (Cliff) McPherson

August 2, 1940 ~ August 4, 2025 (age 85) Bernice Cliff McPherson, 85, of the Beaverdam community in Chadbourn, NC, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on August 4, 2025....

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August 5, 2025
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Aaron Wesley Johnson

June 23, 1990 ~ July 29, 2025 (age 35) Aaron Wesley Johnson of Wilmington N.C. passed on July 29, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1990 in New Hanover,...

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August 5, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for August 5, 2025

News Briefs for August 5, 2025 A former postal worker at Evergreen could serve  20 years in prison for embezzlement. Robert Raquan Patterson pleaded to misappropriating $74,000 while he worked at...

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August 5, 2025
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Community Organizations Hold Back to School Events

Several facilities and community organizations are doing their very best to ensure students in Columbus County have everything they need to head into the 2025-2026 school year. If your child...

Crystal Faircloth
August 5, 2025
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Felony Charges Added in Animal Cruelty Case

Two felony animal cruelty charges and 19 misdemeanor counts have been filed against the Hallsboro woman who had dozens of animals in filthy conditions. Deborah Dahl, 70, of Pone Hill...

Jefferson Weaver
August 5, 2025
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Florist Destroyed in Morning Fire

A landmark florist in downtown Chadbourn burned to the ground Tuesday morning. Old Town Florist, on First Avenue, was destroyed when a lithium battery caught fire, Columbus County Fire Marshal...

Jefferson Weaver
August 5, 2025
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Woman Charged, Man Sought in Infant Abuse Case

An 11-month-old child is in serious condition and a woman has been charged with abusing the girl. A male suspect s still being sought in the case. Hali Canter, 31,...

Jefferson Weaver
August 5, 2025
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Multiple Departments Fight Chadbourn Fire

Departments from across the county are fighting a fire at Old Town Florist in Chadbourn. Units from Chadbourn are being assisted by Whiteville, Acme-Delco-Riegelwood, and other stations. Smoke is visi...

Jefferson Weaver
August 5, 2025
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Weather and Tropical Update – Tuesday August 5, 2025

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August 5, 2025
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KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD – How Does God Protect Us From Danger? (Psalm 23:5)

KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS How Does God Protect Us From Danger? (Psalm 23:5) “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;...

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August 4, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for August 4, 2025

News Briefs for August 4, 2025 Chadbourn Town Councilmember Rashad Roberts has been named Second Vice President of the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Black Elected Municipal Officials....

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August 4, 2025
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