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News Briefs for April 2, 2025   Patrick Pendleton has been charged with felony death by vehicle, possession of opiates and other charges for the March death of Savannah Lowry....

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April 2, 2025
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International Paper Opens Grant Application Period

The county’s largest employer is accepting grant applications from eligible non-profits through May 2. International Paper’s Riegelwood Mill is accepting applications for International Paper Foundatio...

Jefferson Weaver
April 2, 2025
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Juveniles Face Petition for Vandalism

Two juveniles blamed each other after windows were reported broken in a shed in Clarendon over the weekend, on property where they allegedly set a fire on another occasion. The...

Jefferson Weaver
April 2, 2025
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Driver Charged with Felony Death by Vehicle

The man who allegedly caused a deadly crash near Silver Spoon is facing felony charges. Patrick Dillon Pendleton, 39, of 507 Forest Dr., Bladenboro, is being held without bond in...

Jefferson Weaver
April 2, 2025
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Commentary: NCFS Deserves More

The following is partial transcript from last week’s Columbus Connection by Jefferson Weaver. The Connection is available every week on Spotify. For the past few days, a heavy layer of...

Jefferson Weaver
April 2, 2025
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SCC Hosts Career Expo Friday

Southeastern Community College (SCC) is inviting adult learners, job seekers, and career changers to connect with local employers, explore job openings, and learn about educational programs that can l...

Jefferson Weaver
April 2, 2025
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Ex-girlfriend Charged for Drugs, Headbutting Partition

Multiple charges were filed against a woman after she allegedly tried to break into an ex-boyfriend’s residence, headbutted the “cage” in a patrol car, and took drugs into the detention...

Jefferson Weaver
April 2, 2025
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Weather Update – Wednesday April 2, 2025

Greetings folks, and welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Wednesday April 2, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters with Freedom...

Christopher Cawley
April 2, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs

News Briefs for April 1, 2025   Patrick Pendleton has been charge with felony death by vehicle, possession of opiates and other charges for the March death of Savannah Lowry....

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April 1, 2025
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Liver Transplant for Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer

Mayo Clinic Minute: Liver Transplant for Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer Deb Balzer April 1, 2025 Colorectal cancer is the fourth-most-common cancer in the U.S. and the second deadliest. One...

Staff Report
April 1, 2025
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Burn Bans End Wednesday at 8 a.m.

Improving conditions led state and local officials to end the burn bans effective Wednesday (April 2) at 8 a.m. Agriculture Secretary Steve Troxler made the announcement today. Columbus County Fire...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2025
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Second Time Was Charm for Suspect

A suspect who allegedly ran from deputies was caught after he tried the same escape again, according to reports. Dustin Lloyd Long, 30, of 2699 Macedonia Church Rd., Evergreen, was...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2025
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Jefferson Weaver • QWERTY,  QR Codes and Pressing One for English

The phone actually rang the other day, instead of beeping or clicking. The voice on the other end of the line was pleasant, female — and virtually unknown. “Don’t you...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2025
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Curtis Allen (Sr.) McMillian

December 14, 1958 ~ March 27, 2025 (age 66)   Mr. Curtis Allen McMillian Sr. passed on March 27, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Angel House in Whiteville, NC 28472....

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April 1, 2025
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Chadbourn Safety Day Saturday

  Children and their parents can get to know local first responders, have bikes, safety seats and golf carts inspected, and have fun Saturday at Chadbourn Safety Day. Chadbourn Police,...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2025
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Water District One Customers Under Boil Advisory

Some water customers on the county system are under. Boil advisory after contractors cut a water line in District One. Affected areas include all of Emerson Road, and Old Stake...

Jefferson Weaver
April 1, 2025
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