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Pat O’Neil Coleman

July 20, 1939 ~ March 26, 2025 (age 85) Pat O’Neil Coleman, age 85, of Lake Waccamaw, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville.  Pat was...

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March 26, 2025
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News Briefs for March 26, 2025   The Crusoe Island Wildfire was contained at just over 340 acres Tuesday night, according to the Forest Service. Smoke from the blaze was...

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March 26, 2025
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No Regulation for Camper and RV’s Used as Primary Dwellings

The Columbus County Planning Board on Tuesday reversed its plans to regulate campers as primary dwellings in the county. The move came after county commissioners sent the proposed ordinance back...

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March 26, 2025
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Jefferson Weaver • You Don’t Want That Old House

As Miss Rhonda napped and I marked the halfway point home, I glanced at a longleaf pine standing solitary by a recently-turned field. The sunset was painting the fields in...

Jefferson Weaver
March 26, 2025
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Suspect Assaults Woman, Shoots at Deputies

  Updated The man who led law enforcement on an all-night manhunt has been jailed after he allegedly shot at deputies early Tuesday. Thomas Devine Barsh, 45, was arrested around...

Jefferson Weaver
March 26, 2025
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Crusoe Fire Contained at 343 Acres

  Forest Service crews are keeping a close watch on the remains of the Crusoe Island wildfire that threatened a number of homes Tuesday. The N.C. Forest Service said that...

Jefferson Weaver
March 26, 2025
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Ronnie Preston Sasser

May 29, 1960 ~ March 12, 2025 (age 64) Ronnie Preston Sasser, 64, of Hallsboro, died on Wednesday evening, March 12, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House in...

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March 26, 2025
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Weather Update – Wednesday March 26, 2025

Hello everyone and welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Wednesday March 26, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters with Freedom...

Christopher Cawley
March 26, 2025
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News Briefs for March 25, 2025   The Columbus County Sheriff’s office said Myrtle Beach Air Traffic Control reported being struck by the laser while trying to land at Columbus...

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March 25, 2025
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Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony Saturday

  The Veterans Memorial Park will host a wreath laying ceremony Saturday to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day. Events start at 9 a.m., and refreshments will be served afterwards. The park...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2025
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AG Says Delete 23andme

  Attorney General Jeff Jackson has recommended that North Carolinians delete their 23andme accounts and private health information from the DNA testing firm as soon as possible. 23andMe filed fo...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2025
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Pilot Reports Green Laser Strike

No injuries were reported after a pilot reported someone shined a green laser at his aircraft Monday near Whiteville. The sheriff’s office said Myrtle Beach Air Traffic Control reported being...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2025
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NCFS, VFDs Fighting Crusoe Wildfire

Developing story A wildfire at the end of Crusoe Island Road is being fed by gusty winds and dry conditions this afternoon (Tuesday). The N.C. Forest Service has redeployed some...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2025
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Juvenile Charged in Auto Larcenies

  Whiteville Police have charged a juvenile in three vehicle break-ins in the city, and more charges and arrests may be pending. In a news release on Facebook, WPD said...

Jefferson Weaver
March 25, 2025
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Weather Update – Tuesday March 25, 2025

Hello everyone and welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Tuesday March 25, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters with Freedom...

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March 25, 2025
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Judy “Lorraine” (Hayes) Smith

Arrangements are incomplete at this time. April 5, 1944 ~ March 23, 2025 (age 80)   Judy “Lorraine” Hayes Smith, 80, of Lake Waccamaw died on Sunday, March 23, 2025,...

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March 24, 2025
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