Obituaries
Wanda Kay Meggs
October 10, 2025 Wanda Kay Meggs of Leland, N.C. passed on Friday, October 10, 2025. She was born on December 20, 2025 to the late Russell Pope and Eva Pope. She is survived by daughters, [Read More]
Month: October 2025
Obituaries
William Russell Shepherd Jr.
October 9, 2025 William Russell Shepherd Jr. of Whiteville, NC passed on October 9, 2025, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. He was born in Bladen County on January 31, 1945. The son of William Russell [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for October 14, 2025
News Briefs for October 14, 2025 Deputies recovered 70 shell casings Friday from a reported drive by shooting on Clyde Norris Road. Witnesses described two male and one female subject who stopped in the roadway [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Tuesday, October 14
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 14, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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CCSO: Woman Who Claimed to be APS Identified
The sheriff’s office and Animal Protective Services (APS) have identified a woman who wass reportedly going door to door threatening to shoot dogs. The woman allegedly said she was from “Animal Control,” the sheriff’s office [Read More]
Business
Tabor Talk for Oct. 15, 2025
By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We are in mid-October and it’s time to decorate for the NC Yam Festival. Many have already decorated for the fall season, so just add some [Read More]
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Local Winner Plans to Use Funds for Family
David Meares of Columbus County immediately thought of his family after his $2 Lucky for Life ticket won him a $25,000 a year for life prize. “Family is the number one thing to me,” he [Read More]
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Taylor, Baldwin Lead East Bladen Past West Columbus 3-0
ELIZABETHTOWN — East Bladen got off to a great start in the Carolina Conference Volleyball tournament with a sweep of the West Columbus Vikings 3-0. Taylor Dowless had nine kills for the Eagles while Cabria [Read More]
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Martin County Tops Pack in Tennis 5-2
WILLIAMSTON — The Martin County Gators topped Whiteville in the first round of the 3A playoffs in tennis Monday 5-2. The Gators (4-7) won four singles matches and a double for the win. Martin County [Read More]
Entertainment
The Black Phone: A Terrifyingly Tender Masterpiece (9/10)
The Black Phone: A Terrifyingly Tender Masterpiece (9/10) Scott Derrickson’s “The Black Phone” doesn’t just creep you out; it burrows under your skin and stays there long after the credits roll. This isn’t just another [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Tuesday October 14, 2025
CCN Weather Update for Tuesday October 14, 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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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 14, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for October 14, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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Chadbourn Rain Led to Surprise Downstream
When Whiteville City Manager Darren Currie left City Hall Sunday night around 9 p.m., “the streets were mostly clear. “Our stormwater system had handled what rain we received,” he said. “The areas that have problems [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for October 13, 2025
News Briefs for October 13, 2025 Two rescue vehicles were wrecked and third was damaged as heavy rains brought flash flooding to much of Columbus County Sunday. A Tabor City Rescue vehicle overturned on N.C. [Read More]
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Boil Advisory Issued in Delco
Due to emergency repairs to the Columbus County Public Water Supply System, a boil water advisory has been issued for customers within Columbus County Water and Sewer District IV. The areas affected include all customers [Read More]
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Stallions Edge Devils 14-13; Rebels Blast West Columbus 49-14
At Red Springs, South Columbus almost let a two-touchdown lead slip away but held on in the end to beat Red Springs 14-13. In a defensive battle, the Stallions led 7-0 at the half and [Read More]