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Jones Co-Sponsors Bill to Cancel DEI

  Rep. Brenden Jones and three other legislators are co-sponsoring a sweeping bill to eliminate DEI in state government, including removing funding for DEI practices local government agencies. Ho...

Jefferson Weaver
February 21, 2025
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Weather Update – Friday February 21, 2025

Greetings friends, it’s FRIDAY and it’s time for the CCN Daily Weather Update. Sponsoring your CCN Weather Update is Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. Freedom believes that life is full of...

Christopher Cawley
February 21, 2025
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Mrs. Larcene Smith Brown

February 20, 2025 Mrs. Larcene Smith Brown 85, of Whiteville, NC, gave the Lord her hand and entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover...

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February 20, 2025
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James “Pell” Elbert Gardner

December 2, 1947 ~ February 19, 2025 (age 77) James “Pell” Elbert Gardner 77 of Georgia formerly of Fair Bluff, NC transitioned into eternal rest on February 19, 2025. Celebration...

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February 20, 2025
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Timothy Hal Beck

July 17, 1967 ~ February 20, 2025 (age 57) Timothy Hal Beck, 57, of Nakina, died on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his home. Tim was preceded in death by...

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February 20, 2025
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Margaret Jane Rickman

March 25, 1942 ~ February 18, 2025 (age 82) Margaret Jane Armstrong Rickman, age 82, of Whiteville, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Columbus Regional Health Care. Margaret...

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February 20, 2025
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William Floyd Jacobs “Jackie Boy”

February 19, 1944 ~ February 19, 2025 (age 81) William Floyd Jacobs “Jackie Boy” was born February 19, 1944 in Columbus County to the late Jolly Jacobs and Easter Rose...

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February 20, 2025
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Carla McGuire Shaw

July 12, 1959 ~ February 15, 2025 (age 65) Carla McGuire Shaw of Whiteville passed away on February 15, 2025. She was born to the late Vernon McGuire and Melba...

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February 20, 2025
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News Briefs for February 20, 2025   A fence manufacturer will bring 151 jobs to Columbus County, the governor’s office said today. Barrier Fencing makes metal and vinyl fencing for...

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February 20, 2025
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Special Olympics Seeks Sponsors

Around 200 athletes are expected to participate in this year’s Special Olympics Spring Games, and sponsors are seeking support for the program. This year’s field day is set for April...

Jefferson Weaver
February 20, 2025
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The Good News for February 20 -26

    It’s cold out there, but the daffodils and jonquils are blooming, chicks are coming in at your favorite farm supply store, and it’s almost spring time out there....

Jefferson Weaver
February 20, 2025
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Brews and Bites: Zeko’s Italian Restaurant

By Justin Williamson – CCN Brews & Bites  Today’s pick that’s up for review is a restaurant that has clawed its way into the lexicon of Whiteville area eateries. They...

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February 20, 2025
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Fence Company to Build Here, Bring 151 Jobs

A manufacturer of fencing products will make Columbus County its new home. Gov. Josh Stein announced that Barrier Fencing Supply Company, which makes aluminum and vinyl fences for residential and...

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February 20, 2025
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Family Searching for Missing Man Discovers Body

Relatives of Ervin Hakeem Johnson found a body thought to be that of the missing man Wednesday morning. Johnson, 25, disappeared from a residence around 3 a.m. on Feb. 13,...

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

  Hello friends and neighbors, welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Thursday February 20, 2025. Sponsoring your CCN Weather Update is Freedom Insurance in Whiteville. Freedom believes tha...

Christopher Cawley
February 20, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs

News Briefs for February 19, 2025   Columbus County Sheriff’s Office and State Bureau of Investigation are investigating a body was discovered Wednesday near Tabor City. Chief Deputy Jerome McMil...

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February 19, 2025
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