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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for January 28, 2025 A 17 year old Whiteville High School student is recovering after she was struck by an an SUV at the school this morning, Whiteville Police said the student [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • I Hate February
I hate February. This is not news to those of you who have suffered with me through this miasma of a misbegotten misery of a month before. I will admit, there are a very [Read More]
Brews & Bites
Brews and Bites: Candlewood Farms Coffee and Bakery
By Justin Williamson – Brews and Bites I have previously said here that I love coffee. I am always on the lookout for a good cup, So it’s only natural that I visit a lot [Read More]
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Boil Advisory Issued for District II
County water customers in District II are dealing with discoloration while crews make emergency repairs, the county said this morning. A boil advisory has been lifted due to backflow causing discoloration and potential debris in [Read More]
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Fayetteville Woman Charged in DG Crime Spree
Drug and larceny charges were levelled Monday after a traffic stop yielded a woman wanted in both Carolinas. Shmaya Ayana Newton, 31, of 2918 Dwelle Dr., Fayetteville, was held under no bond, the Columbus [Read More]
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Girl Struck by Car at WHS
Developing story A student at Whiteville High School was struck on Lee Street this morning, according to Whiteville Police. Sgt. C. Arnold of the WPD said the 17 year old female had been dropped off [Read More]
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Father Charged in Son’s Stabbing
A Sunday morning stabbing in Fair Bluff sent a man to jail and his son to the hospital. James Earl Bostic, 63, of 2102 Main St., Fair Bluff, was held under no bond. He [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Tuesday January 28, 2025
Hello friends and neighbors, it’s time for your Tuesday edition of the CCN Daily Weather Update! Our Weather Update is brought to you by our friends at Freedom Insurance Agency here in Whiteville. If you’re [Read More]
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Brunswick County Fire Claims a Life
Nextdoor in Brunswick County, one person died during a house fire near Calabash this morning. Three firefighters tried to get to the victim in the pre-dawn blaze. One firefighter received minor burns during the rescue [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for January 27, 2025 Whiteville City Council on Tuesday will consider a rezoning request for 705 Jefferson Street. The owners of the property want it changed from Office and Institutional to Highway [Read More]
Obituaries
Haynes Pridgen
December 18, 1943 ~ January 27, 2025 (age 81) Haynes Pridgen, age 81 of Whiteville N.C. transitioned into eternal rest on January 27, 2025. Survivors are: wife: Deborah Pridgen, daughters: Attionette Atkinson, Alfreda Wilson and [Read More]
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Sherry Jeanette Perez
November 13, 1964 – January 25, 2025 Sherry Jeanete Ayteo Perez, 60, of Whiteville, died on January 25, 2025, at home. Jeanette was born on November 13, 1964, daughter of the late Paul Ayteo and [Read More]
Obituaries
William Clyde James
August 22, 1937 ~ January 27, 2025 (age 87) William Clyde James, age 87, of Tabor City, NC, died Monday, January 27, 2025 in Loris Rehab and Nursing Center. Born August 22, 1937 in Columbus County, NC, he [Read More]
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Byard “Bo” Bryant, Jr.
October 21, 1954 ~ January 26, 2025 Mr. Byard “Bo” Bryant, Jr. of Bladenboro was born on Thursday, October 21, 1954 and passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. [Read More]
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Man Charged with Damaging Home, Car
Deputies caught a break-in suspect at the scene Thursday. Jonathan Tyreese Smith, 23, of 172 Mangum Rd., Evergreen, was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond, according to detention center reports. He was charged with injury [Read More]