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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 30, 2025
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Month: October 2025
Obituaries
Eugene Craven Smith
July 5, 1982 ~ October 28, 2025 (age 43) Eugene Craven Smith, 43, of Chadbourn went home to be with the Lord after a long and courageous battle with cancer in the afternoon hours of [Read More]
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Josephine Cartrette
November 11, 1943 ~ October 28, 2025 (age 81) Josephine Cartrette, age 81, of Chadbourn, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in the Columbus Regional Medical Center, Whiteville, NC. Born November 11, 1943 in [Read More]
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Noel Delane Moore
July 20, 1971 ~ October 26, 2025 (age 54) Mr. Noel Delane Moore departed this life on Sunday, October 2, 2025 in UNC Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 20, 1941 in Columbus [Read More]
MILITARY / VETERANS
Justina (Moody) Clatty
July 23, 1949 ~ October 28, 2025 (age 76) To my Combat Vet’s Brothers, Sisters and other friends, Justina (Tina-Stinger) Clatty went to heaven at 3 am, October 28, 2025 in Columbus County Regional Hospital [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for October 29, 2025
News Briefs for October 29, 2025 Residents at two homes in the 13000 block of Old Lake Road reported damage from gunfire over the weekend. One bullet penetrated a home’s exterior wall, and a vehicle [Read More]
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CCN Community Hero
Gary Bass / Columbus County ABC Board – CCN Community Hero The Columbus County Sherriff’s Office got a big donation to the department’s D.A.R.E. Program for kids. Gary Bass of the Columbus County ABC Board [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for October 29, 2025
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Three Charged with Beating Inmate
Three murder suspects at the county detention center have been charged with beating another inmate. Inmates Kenneth Wooten, Tallis Vereen and Julius Stephens all face charges of assault inflicting serious injury. Bond was set at [Read More]
Entertainment
That 70s Show: A Totally Groovy Ride Down Memory Lane (1998-2006)
That 70s Show: A Totally Groovy Ride Down Memory Lane (9 Out of 10 Stars) “That ’70s Show” isn’t just a sitcom; it’s a warm, fuzzy, and often hilariously accurate postcard from a bygone era. [Read More]
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Domestic Violence Suspect Charged with Drugs in Jail
Deputies arrested a woman after she allegedly violated a restraining order and tried to bring narcotics into the county detention center. Jessica Akins, 36, of 111 Barbcrest Dr., Whiteville, was charged with possession of heroin [Read More]
Business
SCC Chosen for Aspen Competition
The Aspen Institute has named Southeastern Community College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Godzilla, Furries and Phones
One of my favorite Halloween costumes ever was a sign of my mother’s love. She spent weeks sewing a Godzilla costume; she even engineered a series of rings and twine to keep my tail from [Read More]
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Woman Charged with Beating Child with Belt
Child abuse charges have been filed against a woman who allegedly beat her son with a belt. Gina Ann Soles, 35, of 4846 Old Stake Rd., Chadbourn, was arrested early today (Oct. 29) on two [Read More]
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DWI Roundup for Oct. 23-29, 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]
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Henry Lowrie Focus of Society Meeting
The history and legend behind a Robeson County outlaw will be discussed at the Nov. 8 meeting of the Southeastern North Carolina Genealogical Society. Dr. Lawrence Locklear of UNC-Pembroke will speak on Henry Berry Lowrie [Read More]