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Willie Jean Davis

April 17, 1936 ~ May 20, 2025 (age 89) Willie Jean Davis, 89, of 9827 NC Highway 87, Tar Heel, NC, died Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern,...

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May 26, 2025
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Marie Ward Sellers

October 3, 1928 ~ May 25, 2025 (age 96)   Marie Ward Sellers, age 96, of Whiteville, NC, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 25, 2025,...

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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 26, 2025

News Briefs for May 26, 2025   County Commissioners and the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office are struggling with a $731,000 medical bill incurred by an inmate at the detention center....

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May 26, 2025
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CCN Business Spotlight – Nieman Market

CCN Business Spotlight Nieman Market Established March 27, 2024   Nieman Market supports North Carolina farmers by offering fresh beef, chicken, pork, and eggs, plus premium butcher cuts, USDA Pr...

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May 26, 2025
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Weather Update – Memorial Day 2025

Hello friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Memorial Day, Monday May 26, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance...

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May 26, 2025
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Jefferson Weaver • A Man Called Frank

 They stand frozen in time, two men far younger than I am now, Gary Cooper-esque smiles under dark eyes. The taller of the two is my grandfather, W. Thomas Weaver....

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May 25, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 25, 2025

News Briefs for May 25, 2025 State and local law enforcement are out in force for the start of the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer for teens. Click It or...

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May 25, 2025
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Weather Update – Saturday May 24, 2025

Hello friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Saturday May 24, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville....

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May 24, 2025
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Boost Your Sales Pitch with a Dynamic Video Presentation Maker

Boost Your Sales Pitch with a Dynamic Video Presentation Maker In today’s fast-moving business environment, making a strong first impression is crucial for sales success. A dynamic and engaging sales...

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May 24, 2025
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William Harrison (Sr.) Hannah

December 23, 1941 ~ May 22, 2025 (age 83) William Harrison Hannah, Sr., age 83, of Whiteville, NC, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. From his...

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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 23, 2025

News Briefs for May 23, 2025 Premiums and deductibles for government workers on the state employee health plan will go up substantially next year after a vote by the Health...

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May 23, 2025
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Memorial Day Closings

Monday is Memorial Day, when the United States honors its war dead. Memorial Day has its roots in Decoration Day, which was first observed in 1866 after the War Between...

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May 23, 2025
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Clarkton Community Day Festival Monday

Clarkton’s annual Community Day Parade and Festival is Monday. Lineup for the parade starts at 9 a.m. at the E.J. Cox plant at the north end of downtown. The parade...

Jefferson Weaver
May 23, 2025
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Apple Care/Wells Fargo Scam Nets $61K

Skilled scammers conned a local woman out of $61,000 May 16. The sheriff’s office reported that the woman responded to a pop-up message on her computer about a potential virus....

Jefferson Weaver
May 23, 2025
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‘Large Scale’ Lottery Theft Reported

What is being referred to as a “large scale” lottery theft ring is under investigation by the sheriff’s office. Four books containing approximately $6,000 in tickets were reported missing from...

Jefferson Weaver
May 23, 2025
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Trafficking, Weapons Charges Set Against Couple

A Myrtle Beach couple were jailed Thursday after a search of their vehicle turned up fentanyl and a firearm. Anthony Glen Breeden, 36 and Julianne Elizabeth Zevgolis, 36, were arrested...

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May 23, 2025
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