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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 15, 2025
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Month: August 2025
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Public Hearings Monday on Two Developments
Two planned unit developments are scheduled for public hearings Monday at the county commissioners meeting. The proposed Coleman Tract will be the site of a planned unit development with 190 single family and duplex homes, [Read More]
Business
USDA Urges Public to Watch for Invasive Beetle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared August as Tree Check Month for Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB). August is the best time of year to check for adult beetles that have emerged from trees. [Read More]
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Probationer Awaiting Trial Arrested Again
Citizen complaints about drug sales in Bladenboro led to the arrest of a convicted felon who was awaiting trial on other charges today (Aug. 15.) Charles Matthew Outlaw, 43 of 100 Lewis St., Bladenboro, was [Read More]
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Drug Suspect Arrested While on Bond
A repeat drug offender who was out on bond was returned to jail Wednesday after another drug arrest. Julia Rebecca Jordan, 42, was held under no bond, charged with simple possession of narcotics. She was [Read More]
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Raleigh Man Jailed for Refusing to Leave Jail
A Raleigh man got what he apparently wanted when he refused to leave the Columbus County Detention Center Wednesday: more time in jail. Babatunde Okunsokan, 27, of Raleigh, was charged with two counts of second [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 15, 2025
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Weather and Tropics Update – Friday August 15, 2025
CCN Weather Update for FriYAY Friday August 15, 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 [Read More]
Gardening
What to Know About Horse Grain
What to Know About Horse Grain Proper grain selection stands as a critical component in equine nutrition management. Horse owners must consider multiple factors including age, weight, workload, and existing health conditions when formulating grain [Read More]
Obituaries
Spruell “Randy” Britt
January 24, 1947 ~ August 11, 2025 (age 78) Spruell Randolph (Randy) Britt of Fair Bluff, North Carolina who was born on January 24,1947, died August 11,2025. He was the son of the late Spruell [Read More]
Obituaries
Thomas Linwood Fowler
September 24, 1936 ~ August 13, 2025 (age 88) Thomas Linwood Fowler, 88, of Whiteville went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington. Thomas was born [Read More]
Health
How to Tape a Knee for Stability
How to Tape a Knee for Stability Proper knee taping provides essential stability for athletes and individuals recovering from injuries. The technique requires specific materials and methodical application to be effective. Athletic trainers emphasize correct [Read More]
Business
Building a Robust Data Security Program
Building a Robust Data Security Program Organizations face unprecedented data security challenges in today’s digital landscape. Threat actors continuously evolve their tactics while regulatory requirements grow increasingly complex. A robust data security program requires more [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 14, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for August 14, 2025
News Briefs for August 14, 2025 A woman was jailed for allegedly assaulting a deputy with her shoe Sunday morning. Karen Buffkin, age 37, of Swamp Fox Highway, was charged with a single count of [Read More]
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Early Morning Crash Kills Lake Youth
A star baseball player at East Columbus who was on his way to work died in a single vehicle crash on Canal Cove Road at Lake Waccamaw today. Landyn Jacobs, 17, was en route to [Read More]