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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – An Independence Day Commentary

On This Edition of The Columbus Connection – Independence Day Commentary from Jefferson Weaver This Edition of The Columbus Connection is a repeat from last year and Jefferson has commentary...

Jefferson Weaver
June 28, 2025
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Weather Update – Saturday June 28, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Saturday June 28, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather strikes, with Freedom Insurance you will always be prepared....

Christopher Cawley
June 28, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for June 27, 2025

News Briefs for June 27. 2025 Columbus County Commissioners on Monday will discuss a draft of a proposed ordinance regulating large gatherings on public property. The draft has not been...

Staff Report
June 27, 2025
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Peach Season Gets Underway Early

North Carolina’s peach season is arriving a bit earlier than expected this year, with growers across the state beginning to harvest a bumper crop of high-quality fruit. A stretch of...

Jefferson Weaver
June 27, 2025
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DMV Changes Processes Due to Heat, Lines

  Under the new system and effective immediately, all driver license offices in the state now serve walk-in customers all day. Customers without an appointment no longer have to wait...

Staff Report
June 27, 2025
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Brews and Bites: What Are My Options — East Columbus

By Justin Williamson Several months ago we looked into the eatery options in both the Tabor City and the West Columbus areas. Today I am jumping into the east side...

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June 27, 2025
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Coach Talk: Serenity Harvey

When talking about the great athletes that Whiteville High School has produced, a multitude of names pop up. About every sport in the school has had an All-American, professional athletes,...

Tommy Taylor
June 27, 2025
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Whiteville Summer Hoops Camp Draws 45

Whiteville High School teamed up with Columbus Recreation Department to host its Summer Basketball Camp June 23-25 at the Recreation Center. More than 45 campers from ages 6-15 came to...

Tommy Taylor
June 27, 2025
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Commissioners to Schedule Public Hearing on Protest Ordinance

A measure aimed at protecting schools from disruptions by protests could become a county ordinance next month. County Commission Chairman Laverne Coleman said the ordinance came about after protestors...

Jefferson Weaver
June 27, 2025
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Weather Update – Friday June 27, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Friday June 27, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather strikes, with Freedom Insurance you will always be prepared....

Christopher Cawley
June 27, 2025
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David Alex Campos

December 25, 1995 — June 26, 2025 David Alexis Campos of Bladenboro, NC was born on December 25, 1994 and passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2025 in Kentucky. Alex...

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June 26, 2025
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Glenn Jay Biddle

December 16, 1954 ~ June 25, 2025 (age 70) Glenn Jay Biddle, 70, of Whiteville, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home. Jay was the son of...

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June 26, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for June 26, 2025

News Briefs for June 26, 2025 A months-long investigation ended with 25 arrests on a variety of narcotics charges this week, with most in Columbus County. Dubbed Operation Heat Wave,...

Staff Report
June 26, 2025
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Weather Update – Thursday June 26, 2025

CCN Weather Update for Thursday June 26, 2025 This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather strikes, with Freedom Insurance you will always be prepared....

Christopher Cawley
June 26, 2025
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Jack Warren Rising

December 3, 1943 ~ June 25, 2025 (age 81) Jack Warren Rising, 81, of Clarendon, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his residence,...

Staff Report
June 25, 2025
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William Luke Hanson (age 11)

August 2, 2013 ~ June 21, 2025 (age 11) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Luke Hanson, who entered into Heaven on June 21,...

Staff Report
June 25, 2025
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