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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 26, 2025

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September 26, 2025
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Walter James Ellis

August 22, 1950 ~ September 23, 2025 (age 75) Walter James Ellis, 75, of the Hinsons Crossroads Community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2025,...

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September 25, 2025
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Melissa Ann (Keel) Powell

Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville. November 14, 1978 ~ September 16, 2025 (age 46) Melissa Ann Keel Powell, 46, of 207 North Elm Street, Chadbourn,...

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September 25, 2025
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William T. Fitchett

September 4, 1929 ~ September 22, 2025 (age 96) William T. Fitchett of Lake Waccamaw passed on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was born in Canada to Adelle and William...

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September 25, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for September 25, 2025

News Briefs for September 25, 2025 Detectives have arrested a Clayton man for the theft of 20 firearms from an Old Cribbtown Road Home. Larry Christopher Norris, age 47, is...

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September 25, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 25, 2025

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Jefferson Weaver
September 25, 2025
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WRC: Don’t Feed (or Fear) the Bears

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission  (NCWRC) advises that black bears’ eating behavior alters in the late summer through fall. They significantly increase their food consumption to prepare for the ...

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September 25, 2025
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Sports Betting Puts $41M into UNC System

North Carolina’s regulated sports wagering industry continues to generate millions in tax revenue for the state’s universities. Eighteen months after sports wagering was legalized, more than $41 milli...

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September 25, 2025
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SCC Adds Three to Trustee Board

Southeastern Community College recently added three new members to the board of trustees. Long time educator, finance enthusiast joins board Brett Burroughs, a Williams Township native, was sworn in a...

Jefferson Weaver
September 25, 2025
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Corrected: Some Football Games Pushed up to Tonight

With the likelihood of severe weather Friday evening, two area football games have been rescheduled for tonight (Thursday). East Columbus will host the Union Spartans tonight at 7 p.m. at...

Jefferson Weaver
September 25, 2025
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Weather and Tropics – Thursday September 25, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Thursday September 25, 2025. This is a long read today but I ask that you stick with it, as we combine the “regular” update and the...

Christopher Cawley
September 25, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 25, 2025

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September 25, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for September 24, 2025

News Briefs for September 24, 2025 One man is dead and another in critical condition after a gunfight between a stepfather and stepson Monday. Chadbourn Police Chief Ken Elliot said...

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September 24, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 24, 2025

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Jefferson Weaver
September 24, 2025
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DWI Roundup for Sept. 17-24, 2025

Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while i...

Jefferson Weaver
September 24, 2025
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Whiteville City Manager Currie to Retire Jan. 1

City Manager Darren Currie announced his retirement Tuesday at Whiteville City Council. “It’s time,” Currie said. “I’ve worked in local government for 31.5 years. It&#821...

Jefferson Weaver
September 24, 2025
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