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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 5, 2025

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Jefferson Weaver
November 5, 2025
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Voter Turnout on Par for 2025

Despite controversy over drainage in Whiteville, alleged issues with police department leadership in Tabor City, and tax increase at Lake Waccamaw, voter turnout was only slightly above average in Tue...

Jefferson Weaver
November 5, 2025
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The Good News Nov. 5-11, 2025

If cooler temperatures make you want to get out and do something, then Columbus County will not disappoint anyone with all the activities going on over the weekend. Go hang...

Crystal Faircloth
November 5, 2025
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Weather Update – Wednesday November 5, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Wednesday November 5, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Trust Freedom Insurance to give you clear blue skies when it comes...

Christopher Cawley
November 5, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 5, 2025

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November 5, 2025
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One-Pot Wonders: Meals That Practically Cook Themselves

Cooking delicious and easy-to-prepare meals can be challenging, especially for busy families or individuals. That’s where one-pot meals come in. These dishes simplify cooking by combining all the ingr...

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November 5, 2025
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Mixed Bag for Incumbents, Challengers

  Voters in some Columbus County municipalities will see new leaders in December, while incumbents held strong in some races Tuesday (tonight).   In his first challenged race since taking...

Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for November 4, 2025

News Briefs for November 4, 2025 There is no police record of an alleged incident between Whiteville Police and mayoral hopeful Brittany Payne, officials said today. In an Instagram reel,...

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November 4, 2025
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Six Month Operation Leads to Chadbourn Arrest

Narcotics agents from Columbus and New Hanover counties say a Chadbourn man was a major part of a narcotics trafficking ring that stretched across multiple counties. Cortez Mikell Smith, 30,...

Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 4, 2025

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Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2025
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Pecan Music Festival Highlights

Beautiful skies and local music drew hundreds of visitors to downtown Whiteville Saturday for the Pecan Music Festival. The new rebranding of the long-running Pecan Harvest Festival featured events Th...

Christopher Cawley
November 4, 2025
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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Multiple School Cases

A series of fights and threats against schools and school personnel are being investigated by the sheriff’s office. Reports show that a bus driver was nearly assaulted by a student...

Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2025
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CWD Found in Edgecombe County Deer

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is reporting the first presumptive detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Edgecombe County. NCWRC has received a preliminary positive test result ...

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November 4, 2025
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Families First Goes ‘Back to the 90s’ Saturday

Families First is going “back in time” time Saturday, as this year’s Columbus and Bladen’s Got Talent heads for the 1990s. The fundraiser was put on hold for several years...

Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2025
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Evergreen VFD Turkey Shoot Starts Friday

Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department will host its turkey shoot Nov. 7,8, 14, 21, 22, and 26. Shoots start at 7 p.m. nightly. There will be food and drinks available for...

Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2025
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Two more flood damaged homes will be demolished after county commissioners approved a low bid Monday (file photo).
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Campaign Promises Aside, There’s No Easy Fix

Editor’s note: following is an edited transcript of this week’s Columbus Connection. Dissenting opinions are always welcome. Email your thoughts to  jeffersonweaver@columbuscountynews.com....

Jefferson Weaver
November 4, 2025
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