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Flood Advisory in Place
Motorists are being urged to slow down and be aware of water on roadways as up to three inches of rain are anticipated through this evening. A flash flood warning has been issued for Columbus [Read More]
Year: 2025
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State Reports First West Nile Case for 2025
The state has documented the first case of West Nile Virus related illness in a human for this year. The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services said the case occurred in a resident of Durham [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 6, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for August 6, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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August Is Here and Away We Go
August has now arrived and we know that means football, specifically high school football. Football has been going for the players and coaches all year with spring games, 7 on 7’s, camps, weight lifting and [Read More]
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National Night Out Draws Crowds, Despite Rain
Despite heavy rains in the afternoon and intermittent showers in the evening, National Night Out drew big crowds in both Whiteville and Chadbourn. Chadbourn’s inaugural event was moved from the Strawberry Event Field to the [Read More]
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Autopsy: Johnson Shot in Head
Ervin Hakeem Johnson was shot once in the head when he was killed in February, according to the autopsy report. The state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) autopsy report on Johnson said he [Read More]
Obituaries
James Kent Strickland
July 9, 1959 ~ August 5, 2025 (age 66) James Kent Strickland, 66, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born on July 9, 1959, Kent was known for his [Read More]
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The Good News Aug. 6-12, 2025
August is off to a flying start as teachers and kids gear up to return to school. Before getting back into the swing of bells, ball practice, and books, check out a concert, head off [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 6, 2025
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Weather and Tropics Update – Wednesday August 6, 2025
CCN Weather Update for Wednesday August 6, 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]
Obituaries
Bernice (Cliff) McPherson
August 2, 1940 ~ August 4, 2025 (age 85) Bernice Cliff McPherson, 85, of the Beaverdam community in Chadbourn, NC, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on August 4, 2025. Born on August 2, 1940, [Read More]
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Aaron Wesley Johnson
June 23, 1990 ~ July 29, 2025 (age 35) Aaron Wesley Johnson of Wilmington N.C. passed on July 29, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1990 in New Hanover, the son of Phyllis Register [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for August 5, 2025
News Briefs for August 5, 2025 A former postal worker at Evergreen could serve 20 years in prison for embezzlement. Robert Raquan Patterson pleaded to misappropriating $74,000 while he worked at Evergreen. Patterson forged postal money [Read More]
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Community Organizations Hold Back to School Events
Several facilities and community organizations are doing their very best to ensure students in Columbus County have everything they need to head into the 2025-2026 school year. If your child doesn’t have all their supply [Read More]
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Felony Charges Added in Animal Cruelty Case
Two felony animal cruelty charges and 19 misdemeanor counts have been filed against the Hallsboro woman who had dozens of animals in filthy conditions. Deborah Dahl, 70, of Pone Hill Road, was originally charged with [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 5, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for August 5, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊