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911 Called After Woman Threatened

  A North Whiteville woman called 911 after she was allegedly threatened by four suspects who followed her car, tried to force her off the road and threw cigarette butts...

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March 21, 2025
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The Statewide and Local Burn Ban

A statewide burn ban is now in effect, as well as a local burn ban. That rain yesterday did very little to alleviate the drought conditions in our area, and...

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March 21, 2025
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North Carolina Closer to Becoming a Constitutional Carry State

  North Carolina is closer than ever to having a constitutional carry law. The senate passed its version of a bill that would not require a permit to carry a...

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March 21, 2025
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Jeffery L. Edwards

November 12, 1963 ~ March 17, 2025 (age 61) Jeffery L. Edwards, age 61, of Loris, SC, died Monday, March 17, 2025. Born November, 12, 2025 in Columbus County, NC....

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March 21, 2025
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Angela Michelle Callihan

March 20, 2025 Angela Michelle Callihan 55, of Brunswick, NC was born on December 10, 1969 and passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Novant New Hanover Hospital in...

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March 21, 2025
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Weather Update – Friday March 21, 2025

Greetings folks, welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Friday March 21, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Contact Freedom today for all of...

Christopher Cawley
March 21, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs

News Briefs for March 20, 2025   In his budget proposal yesterday, Gov. Josh Stein calls for a $4 billion school construction bond. He previously touted the bond referendum in...

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March 20, 2025
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State, County Burn Ban in Effect

Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21,...

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March 20, 2025
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Mr. Sherman L. Blanks

March 16, 2025 Mr. Sherman Blanks has permanently changed his address from Earth to Glory as of Sunday, March 16, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. On Saturday, March 22,...

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March 20, 2025
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Debra Denise (Colson) McBride

March 8, 1969 ~ March 20, 2025 (age 56)   Debra Denise Colson McBride, 56, of 1417 Bill Hooks Road, Whiteville, NC, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at home. The...

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March 20, 2025
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Michael Craig Branch

May 19, 1963 ~ March 19, 2025 (age 61) Michael Craig Branch of Clarkton, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was born to the late Joseph Melvin Branch...

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March 20, 2025
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Former Employee Calls out County Manager

Updated 4 p.m. March 20 A former county finance office employee told commissioners Monday that County Manager Eddie Madden is “vindictive” and unable to separate personal disagreements from profession...

Jefferson Weaver
March 20, 2025
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WPD Urges Caution as Vehicle Break-ins Increase

Whiteville Police are investigating a string of vehicle thefts and vehicle  break-ins in recent weeks. In a social media post, WPD urged residents to lock vehicles, remove all valuables and...

Jefferson Weaver
March 20, 2025
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Weather Update – Thursday March 20, 2025

Greetings folks, welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Thursday March 20, 2025. Happy SPRING! The Spring Equinox occurred at 5:01 AM this morning. The sun’s rays are directly...

Christopher Cawley
March 20, 2025
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Three Counts of First Degree Murder

Kevin Musser faces three counts of first degree murder and other charges after allegedly stabbing three men in Clarkton Monday night. The Bladen Sheriff’s office reported that Musser came to...

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March 19, 2025
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CCN Community Hero

Columbus County Health Director Kim Smith is retiring this year after 20 years with the county. Miss Kim has been in the forefront in the battles of reducing unwanted pregnancy,...

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March 19, 2025
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