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Strangers, Veterans Gather to Honor Local Marine

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Strangers, Veterans Gather to Honor Local Marine

Both war and peacetime veterans came together today to honor a local Marine that none of them knew. Corby Ward Jr., 77, died in a nursing home in August. He is survived by his sister, [Read More]

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Partnership for Children Celebrates Smart Start Month

September 9, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Partnership for Children Celebrates Smart Start Month

By Kayla Henson CC Smart Start Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed September 2025 as Smart Start Month, recognizing the essential role of the Smart Start Network in supporting North Carolina’s youngest children and the adults [Read More]

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Handgun Seized After Juvenile Removed from Home

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Handgun Seized After Juvenile Removed from Home

Deputies confiscated a handgun after a juvenile was removed from a home Monday. A resident of the home on Maple Lane near Chadbourn called 911 after finding the Glock 43 Monday evening. The sheriff’s report [Read More]

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Man Accidentally Shot on Snake Island Road

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Accidentally Shot on Snake Island Road

A man is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the same home where his father was killed in 2022. Normal Foggan called 911 just before 4 a.m. Monday, according to a sheriff’s report. Foggan told [Read More]

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Barefoot Child Found Beside Road; Mother Charged

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Barefoot Child Found Beside Road; Mother Charged

Deputies charged a woman with misdemeanor child abuse after her daughter was found walking down a roadside Sunday, crying and barefoot. Dusty Brooke Earp, 28, of 9542 Andrew Jackson Hwy., Cerro Gordo, was charged with [Read More]

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Burger Battle Week Two: Etna Diner

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Burger Battle Week Two: Etna Diner

By Justin Williamson Week Two of the Whiteville Area Burger Battle takes us to the Etna Diner. This is a local establishment that has garnered a huge following over the years. Let’s dive into a [Read More]

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Local Soccer Roundup

September 9, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on Local Soccer Roundup

There was plenty of area high school soccer action Monday. In Elizabethtown, Ishaq Algozy did the hat trick plus one as he scored four goals as the East Bladen Eagles defeated South Columbus 5-0. Debo [Read More]

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Fore! Local Golf Roundup for Sept. 9

September 9, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on Fore! Local Golf Roundup for Sept. 9

Thursday at Vineyard Golf of White Lake, Blake Davis, Knox Gooden, Kent Fisher, and Mike Sealey took first place in the Thundering Herd with a -5. Second place went to Ben Harrelson, Mitchell Henderson, Mark [Read More]

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Cause of Deadly Fire Unknown

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Cause of Deadly Fire Unknown

The cause of the fire that killed four sisters Aug. 30 is still undetermined, according to a release from the sheriff’s office and fire marshal. Kalani, Kendall, Josephina and Sophia Melvin died when fire ripped [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 9, 2025

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 9, 2025

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Weather Update – Tuesday September 9, 2025

September 9, 2025 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Tuesday September 9, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Tuesday September 9, 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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How to Choose the Right Microsoft Cloud Service Provider for Your Business

September 9, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on How to Choose the Right Microsoft Cloud Service Provider for Your Business

How to Choose the Right Microsoft Cloud Service Provider for Your Business Cloud solutions have quickly become the backbone of modern business operations. From storing critical data to managing applications and strengthening security, the cloud [Read More]

Obituaries

Carlis Keels

September 8, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Carlis Keels

Services are incomplete at this time. April 22, 1952 ~ September 2, 2025 (age 73) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carlis Keels 73 of Shannon, NC; who departed this [Read More]

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Mrs. Missouri (Daniels) Webb

September 8, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Mrs. Missouri (Daniels) Webb

September 5, 2025 Mrs. Missouri Daniels Webb 83, of East Arcadia community of Riegelwood, NC gave the Lord her hand on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, The Angel [Read More]

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Nathan Long

September 8, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Nathan Long

August 1, 1943 ~ September 6, 2025 (age 82) Nathan Long, 82, of Chadbourn, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River. Nathan was born on August 1, 1943, [Read More]

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Hattie Mae (Johnson) Kearney

September 8, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Hattie Mae (Johnson) Kearney

December 27, 1929 ~ September 7, 2025 (age 95) Hattie Mae Johnson Kearney, 95, of 114 School Street, Tabor City, NC, died Sunday, September 7, 2025, at home. The funeral will be 11:00 AM Friday, [Read More]

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