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Verita Gail (Edwards) Davis

September 2, 1955 ~ May 9, 2025 (age 69) Verita Gail Edwards Davis, 69, of Whiteville, died on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in...

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Carol Sylvia Medina Rubin

May 2, 1967 ~ May 9, 2025 (age 58) Carol Sylvia Medina Rubin, 58 of 1701 Chadbourn Highway, Whiteville, NC, died Friday, May 09, 2025 at home. She was a...

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May 10, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 10, 2025

News Briefs for May 10, 2025 The Law Enforcement Torch Run supporting special Olympics passed through Whiteville Friday morning. The Torch Run is an annual tradition involving law enforcement officers...

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May 10, 2025
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Weather Update – Saturday May 10, 2025

Hello everyone and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Saturday May 10, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what...

Christopher Cawley
May 10, 2025
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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson questions the motivation behind the county’s new municipal tax collection process, and warns of one of the forgotten problems of overdevelopment. ...

Jefferson Weaver
May 10, 2025
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Nathan “Van” Norris

October 19, 1966 ~ May 9, 2025 (age 58) Nathan Vance “Van” Norris, Sr. 58, of Chadbourn, died on Friday, May 9, 2025 in Loris, SC. Van was born on...

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May 9, 2025
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Patricia “Pat” Ann (Manning) Ward

August 31, 1946 ~ May 8, 2025 (age 78) Patricia Ann Manning Ward of Bolivia, joined her heavenly father and loved ones on May 8, 2025. She was preceded in death...

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May 9, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for May 9, 2025

News Briefs for May 9, 2025   Keith Douglas Wilkins Jr. of Delco took an Alford plea on charges of indecent liberties Thursday in Columbus County Superior court. Wilkins molested...

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May 9, 2025
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Six-Year-Battle for Justice Finally Over

Michelle Sykes knew something was wrong the moment her daughter called. It was 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 24, 2019, and the then-13 year old was spending the night with her...

Jefferson Weaver
May 9, 2025
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SCC Commencement Set for May 16

By Kaylie Simmons SCC Director of Communications SCC Southeastern Community College will hold its 2025 commencement exercise Friday, May 16, honoring the graduating class of 2025. The ceremony will be...

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May 9, 2025
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Wilkins Pleads in Child Sex Case

Keith Douglas Wilkins Jr. of Delco took an Alford plea on charges of indecent liberties Thursday in Columbus County Superior Court. An Alford plea means the defendant does not admit...

Jefferson Weaver
May 9, 2025
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Weather Update – Friday May 9, 2025

Greetings readers, good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for FriYAY May 9, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters...

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May 9, 2025
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News Briefs for May 8, 2025 Justin Burney was found guilty in a Brunswick County courtroom Thursday of multiple charges of statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a minor,...

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May 8, 2025
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Brunswick Child Molester Gets 104 to 147 Years in Prison

Justin Burney was found guilty in a Brunswick County courtroom today of multiple charges of statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a minor, and sentenced to at least 104...

Jefferson Weaver
May 8, 2025
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Bill Would Legalize Commercial Raw Milk Sales

A battle is brewing between state ag and health officials and the General Assembly over a controversial bill making its way through the house. House Bill 609 would legalize the...

Jefferson Weaver
May 8, 2025
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Brunswick Fire Continues Slow Burn

The Sunset Road fire moves into its second week tomorrow, and firefighters are on “seek and destroy” missions targeting smoldering hotspots in the 1,300 acre affected area. “The main focus...

Jefferson Weaver
May 8, 2025
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