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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 1, 2025
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Year: 2025
Obituaries
Deidre (Shelley) Graham
August 23, 1948 ~ July 31, 2025 (age 76) Deidre Shelley Graham, age 76, of Green Sea, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at home after an extended illness, surrounded by her [Read More]
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Central Columbus Angels Parade Saturday
The World Series Champion Central Columbus Angels will be honored by a parade through Whiteville at 9 a.m. The procession will go from Roses shopping center to the historic courthouse and back through downtown to [Read More]
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Ty Moss Football Camp Draws 100
Ty Moss came home this week to Whiteville for his third Annual Football Camp. The Ty Moss Camp, with Columbus County Recreation Department, had more than 100 youth between 5 and 17 show up on [Read More]
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Heat Illnesses Soar with Temperatures
As summer temperatures continue to soar, the state Dept. of Health and Human Services is urging caution when spending time outdoors or in areas that are not air conditioned. Halfway through the summer season, from [Read More]
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Citizen’s Academy Accepting Applications
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Academy, scheduled to begin Sept. 16. This free, 10-week program offers citizens a behind-the-scenes look at how the Sheriff’s Office operates, with in-depth sessions [Read More]
Business
Program Would Fund Forestry Education
A proposed federal program would help both private companies and non-profits train a new generation of foresters. Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) with Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) introduced the )  Jobs in the Woods Act this week. The legislation will [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Friday August 1, 2025
CCN Weather Update for Friday August 1, 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]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 1, 2025
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Obituaries
Mae K. Harmon
September 22, 1940Â ~Â July 30, 2025Â (age 84) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mae K. Harmon 84 of Fair Bluff; who departed this life on July 30, 2025. She will be [Read More]
Obituaries
Barbara Ann (Stone) Wilson
June 28, 1956Â ~Â July 30, 2025Â (age 69) Barbara Ann Stone Wilson, age 69, of Whiteville, died on July 30, 2025 at Columbus Regional Healthcare System. Ann was born on June 28, 1956 to Barbara Jean Strickland [Read More]
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Naomi (Boyd) Howard
June 29, 1931 ~ July 29, 2025 (age 94) Naomi Boyd Howard, 94, of 202 Blanks Road, Clarkton, NC, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at home. The funeral will be 11:00 AM Monday, August 4, [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for July 31, 2025
News Briefs for July 31, 2025 The general assembly adjourned Wednesday with no vote on the override of Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of SB 50. The bill would allow anyone 18 or older with no [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 31, 2025
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DOT Seeks Input on Road Priorities
The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking the public to provide input on what transportation projects they would like to see included in the N.C. Department of Transportation’s next 10-year transportation plan for 2028-2037. With [Read More]
Entertainment
MOVIE REVIEW – Happy Gilmore 2
MOVIE REVIEW – Happy Gilmore 2 By Anthony Ferrara Divisive ’90s sequel that’s “surprisingly heartwarming” storms to top of Netflix trending chart. The soft clang of a golf club hitting a ball echoes in the [Read More]