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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 8, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 8, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Month: October 2025
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City Breaks Ground on Madison Street Park
Whiteville officials turned the ceremonial shovels Tuesday on a project designed to improve life downtown and help flooding. The $1.3 million Madison Street Park will cover what was once the county’s first modern shopping center [Read More]
Elections
Municipal Early Voting Starts Oct. 16
Residents of incorporated towns and cities have until Friday to register to vote for the Nov. 4 election. All municipalities in the county have elections this fall. Only town residents may cast ballots. Friday is [Read More]
Business
Boil Advisory Issued for Greens Mill
A boil advisory has been issued for county water customers along Greens Mill Road. Contractors broke a pipe this afternoon (Wednesday). Crews are reversing flow in some areas to effect repairs, according to a county [Read More]
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WRC Warns Against HPAI in Waterfowl
Fall means hunting seasons, cooler air and an increase in new cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The Wildlife Resources Commission said HPAI cases emerge due to the high numbers of migratory waterfowl [Read More]
Obituaries
Bedford L. Hickman
April 24, 1968 — October 2, 2025 Mr. Bedford L. Hickman, age 57, of the Green Acres Community, Tabor City, NC, passed on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in McLeod Seacoast, Little River, SC. A viewing [Read More]
Obituaries
Betty Joyce Faulkner Hufham
December 31, 1940 ~ October 8, 2025 (age 84) Betty Joyce Faulkner Hufham, age 84, of Delco, NC, passed away at Columbus Regional Healthcare on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Betty was born in Kinston, NC [Read More]
DWI Roundup
DWI Roundup for Oct. 2-8, 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 impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]
Business
Gambling Proceeds Increase in September
After two slow months, online gambling increased during September, according to the State Lottery Commission. Between Sept. 1 and Sept. 30, account holders in North Carolina wagered $686,064,471 on sporting events, including paid and promotional [Read More]
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Volleyball Roundup: Knights, Gators Win; Vikings Fall
On Tuesday, West Bladen took to the road and defeated South Columbus in volleyball 3-2 to set up a chance for a tie of the Southeastern Conference championship. The Knights downed the Stallions with set [Read More]
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The Good News Oct. 8-14
The ‘BER’ months are finally here, and Columbus County is rolling out the red carpet for all those amazing holiday events. Take a walk on a haunted trail, pet some ponies, or volunteer your time for the CBA’s Christmas [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 8, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for October 8, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Wednesday October 8, 2025
CCN Weather Update for Wednesday October 8, 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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Obituaries
John Lawrence Thompson
December 6, 1966 ~ October 5, 2025 (age 58) John Lawrence Thompson of Whiteville, NC. left his earthly home to join his parents in heaven with GOD and All His Glory on Sunday, October 5, [Read More]
Entertainment
The 2025 Columbus County Agriculture Fair Parade
The 2025 Columbus County Agriculture Fair Parade Live in Downtown Whiteville on October 6th, 2025. Click below to watch the parade in its entirety, or visit the CCTV – Columbus County TV YouTube Channel at [Read More]