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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for March 18, 2025 A Lumberton woman became the county’s third highway fatality Monday morning. Savannah Lowry, age 39, died when her SUV was hit head-on by a truck on N.C. 410, [Read More]
Year: 2025
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Commissioners Pass RV Rule Back to Planning
County commissioners Monday sent a proposed ordinance on recreational vehicles and campers back to the planning board for more work. Multiple speakers had signed up for public comments prior to the second reading and scheduled [Read More]
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State Ride Share Tax Begins July 1
The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network companies beginning on July 1. [Read More]
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Three Murdered in Clarkton
Three men were shot to death and another seriously injured Monday in Clarkton, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. Greg Dennis, Randy Benton and Phillip Palmer were reported shot to death in a [Read More]
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NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey Speaks to Jefferson Weaver at Southern Farm Days
On the opening day of this year’s Southern Farm Days, NC State Insurance Commissioner Make Causey visited with Jefferson Weaver to speak about The Department of Insurance and his favorite things at Southern Farm Days. [Read More]
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Felon Found Guilty in Repo Shooting Case
The man who shot at and threatened a repo truck driver will serve 84-113 months in prison. Ronald Allan Keaton was convicted March 12 in Columbus County Superior Court on charges of possession of a [Read More]
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Smart Start, Arts Council to Showcase Children’s Art
Columbus County Partnership for Children (CCPC) is teaming up with the Columbus County Arts Council to give parents of children ages 3-5 the opportunity to showcase their child’s artwork in a real art gallery. “It’s [Read More]
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CCS Whiteville Earns National Honor
Humanities Dean Jessica Lopez; Whiteville Headmaster Kimberly Patrick, Founder Baker Mitchell Jr.; Leland Headmaster Laurie Benton; Math Dean Cause-Nance. Classical Charter School of America’s tuition-free charter schools in Leland and Whiteville earned top honors for [Read More]
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Jury Convicts Washington in One Hour
After six weeks of testimony, including Darieus Rashad Washington spending hours on the stand in his own defense, a Columbus County jury returned with a guilty verdict in around an hour Monday. Washington, 23, was [Read More]
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Three Deputies Hurt After Suspect Rams CCSO Truck
Updated 3:15 p.m. Three deputies were injured after a high speed chase turned into a collision Tuesday in Chadbourn. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the incident is under investigation. The deputies were attempting to make a [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Tuesday March 18, 2025
Greetings folks, welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Tuesday March 18, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Contact Freedom today for all of your insurance needs. Their [Read More]
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Southern Farm Days – A Look Back at This Years Event on Video
CCN’s Jefferson Weaver at the opening day at this year’s Southern Farm Days at The Boy’s and Girl’s Home in Lake Waccamaw. Darrell Jackson was also our Videographer.
Obituaries
Alton Clarence Edwards
February 15, 1934 ~ March 15, 2025 (age 91) Alton Clarence Edwards, age 91, of Riegelwood passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems. Alton was born on February 15,1934 in [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for March 17, 2025 Citizen complaints led to the arrest of two alleged drug traffickers near Tabor City Thursday. The sheriff’s office said increased patrols were deployed along Swamp Fox Highway after [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver• Sound of the Harvest
As I awoke the other morning to the sound of a giant vacuum cleaner, I knew it was time for the harvest. It’s been said that trees are not planted for our own benefit, but [Read More]
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One Dead in Monday Crash
One woman is dead and two people are seriously injured after a three vehicle crash in North Whiteville Monday morning (today). The wreck occurred on N.C. 410 near Silver Spoon Road, Sgt. K. McVicker of [Read More]