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One Charged in Attempted Murder

Whiteville Police have charged a man with attempted murder after an assault today (Thursday). Altrell Wuanjah Baldwin, 23, of 207 Talbot St. Whiteville, faces a single charge of attempted first...

Jefferson Weaver
September 4, 2025
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Wellness Health Fair is Friday

Friday is the Wellness Health Fair at Vineland Station. Sponsored by Donayre Cancer Center and local first responders, the event will feature health and first responder information booths, free health...

Jefferson Weaver
September 4, 2025
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Area Volleyball Roundup

DUBLIN — The West Bladen Knights took all three sets from Union in a non-conference volleyball match Wednesday. The Knights defeated the Spartans by scores of 25-11, 25-17, and 25-9....

Tommy Taylor
September 4, 2025
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  Lopez Nets Hat Trick to Lead Knights 3-0

DUBLIN – Alejandro Lopez pulled off the hat trick to lead West Bladen to a 3-0 victory over Union in soccer Wednesday. It was the first win of the year...

Tommy Taylor
September 4, 2025
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Commissioner Arrested for Larceny

County Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd has been arrested on a charge of misdemeanor larceny. Byrd, 76, was released on a $500 unsecured bond, charged with a single count of misdemeanor...

Jefferson Weaver
September 4, 2025
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Carol Jane Davis Caulder

June 25, 1968 ~ September 3, 2025 (age 57) Carol Jane Davis Caulder, age 57, of Hallsboro, NC passed away after a very brief illness, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025,...

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September 4, 2025
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Betty Prince Tyler

August 17, 1937 ~ September 2, 2025 (age 88) Mrs. Betty Prince Tyler, 88 of Lake Waccamaw, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was born to the late...

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September 4, 2025
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James Alfred Jacobs

January 14, 1967 ~ September 1, 2025 (age 58) James Alfred Jacobs was born January 14, 1967. God called him home on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of...

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September 4, 2025
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UPDATED: Service for Sisters Set for Tuesday

The four sisters who died in an Aug. 30 structure fire will be eulogized Tuesday. Kalani Rae Melvin, Kendall Xaiya Melvin, Josephina Renee Melvin, Sophia Nachelle Melvin died when the...

Jefferson Weaver
September 4, 2025
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Weather Update – Thursday September 4, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Thursday September 4, 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
September 4, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for September 3, 2025

News Briefs for September 3, 2025 A Tabor City man is behind bars under $1 million bond after allegedly trying to kill his mother and a small child by burning...

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September 3, 2025
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Knights Take Down Eagles in Tennis 6-3

West Bladen beat East Bladen Ladies in tennis on Tuesday 6-3. The Knights (2-0) will take on Whiteville (1-4) on Tuesday Sept. 9. The Eagles, who fall to 1-3 on...

Tommy Taylor
September 3, 2025
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Area Sports Roundup

Soccer Pack Upset East Bladen 2-1 WHITEVILLE — Price Wheatley scored a goal as the Wolfpack took down the East Bladen Eagles in soccer 2-1 Tuesday. It was the Pack’s...

Tommy Taylor
September 3, 2025
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County Schools Note Major Improvements in Academic Achievement, Growth

By Kelly Jones CCS Public Information Officer The Columbus County School system is celebrating significant improvement across the district in the 2024-25 school year, marking a milestone in student ac...

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September 3, 2025
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NCDOT Nearing Completion on Project Honoring Fallen Troopers

Courtesy NCDOT RALEIGH – Officials will soon complete an effort to name bridges for 23 state troopers killed in the line of duty who were not previously honored. The N.C. Department...

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September 3, 2025
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The True Price of Bad Roads and Why Governments Must Act

Everyone notices potholes on daily commutes and cracks that can swallow small tires. Some stretches of road are so uneven that they feel like riding a rollercoaster instead of driving....

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September 3, 2025
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