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Calvin James Colby

December 18, 1947 ~ May 30, 2025 (age 77) Calvin James Colby, age 77, of Lunenburg, VT (also of Leland, NC) passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, at...

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May 31, 2025
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Friday Storms Trash Trees, Knock Out Power

Trees were damaged, power was knocked out and some minor roof damage was reported Friday evening when a line of storms rolled through Columbus County, producing three tornado warnings and...

Jefferson Weaver
May 31, 2025
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Weather Update – Saturday May 31, 2025

Hello friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Saturday May 31, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville....

Christopher Cawley
May 31, 2025
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Reported Tornado Touched Down in Western Columbus County

First responders are clearing trees from roads in western Columbus after a reported tornado touched down. There are unconfirmed reports of damage in Evergreen and Cerro Gordo, as well as...

Jefferson Weaver
May 30, 2025
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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Toxic Masculinity and Kratom Regulation Commentary

On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks about the battle against masculinity in today’s society, and why legislators should do more than just regulate Kratom.You don’t want t...

Jefferson Weaver
May 30, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 30, 2025

News Briefs for May 30, 2025 A plan to build more than 4,500 homes near Lake Waccamaw has been forwarded by the planning board to the Columbus County Commissioners with...

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May 30, 2025
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One Charged in Tuesday Killing

A Bolton man is being held under no bond after allegedly killing another man in Sandyfield Tuesday. Quashaun Freeman, 28, was taken into custody in a Raleigh apartment complex Thursday,...

Jefferson Weaver
May 30, 2025
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Weather Update – Friday May 30, 2025

Hello friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for TGIF Friday May 30, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of...

Christopher Cawley
May 30, 2025
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Jonathan Ferrell Baldwin (age 31)

November 2, 1993 ~ May 27, 2025 Jonathan Ferrell Baldwin, age 31 of Lake Waccamaw passed away May 27, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 07, 2025...

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May 29, 2025
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Robert L Robinson

January 24, 1950 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Robert L Robinson, age 75, of Conway, SC passed on Monday, May 26,2025 at his residence. A viewing will be on Saturday,...

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May 29, 2025
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Pete Stacy Galloway

August 11, 1964 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Pete Stacy Galloway, age 60, of Longwood, NC, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 26, 2025, at his residence. A viewing will...

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May 29, 2025
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Nickey Melvin Prince

August 19, 1961 — May 24, 2025 Mr. Nickey Melvin Prince, age 63, of Tabor City, NC passed on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at McLeod Loris Hospital, Loris, SC. A...

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May 29, 2025
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Harvey McKenzie, Sr.

August 26, 1938 — May 26, 2025 Mr. Harvey McKenzie, Sr., age 86, of Bladenboro passed away at his residence on Monday, May 26, 2025. A funeral service to honor...

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May 29, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 29, 2025

News Briefs for May 29, 2025 A man was shot to death Tuesday night in Sandyfield, making the county’s fourth homicide this year. Sheriff Bill Rogers said an argument escalated...

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May 29, 2025
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City Launches Senior Calling Program

Seniors, disabled people and shut-ins can now get a daily phone call from Whiteville Police. The “We Call, We Care” program started this week, Chief Paul Rockenbach said. Subscribers will...

Jefferson Weaver
May 29, 2025
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Weather Update – Thursday May 29, 2025

Hello friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Thursday May 29, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville....

Christopher Cawley
May 29, 2025
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