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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 26, 2025
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Year: 2025
MILITARY / VETERANS
Walter James Ellis
August 22, 1950 ~ September 23, 2025 (age 75) Walter James Ellis, 75, of the Hinsons Crossroads Community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by [Read More]
Obituaries
Melissa Ann (Keel) Powell
Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville. November 14, 1978 ~ September 16, 2025 (age 46) Melissa Ann Keel Powell, 46, of 207 North Elm Street, Chadbourn, NC, died Tuesday, September 16, [Read More]
Obituaries
William T. Fitchett
September 4, 1929 ~ September 22, 2025 (age 96) William T. Fitchett of Lake Waccamaw passed on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was born in Canada to Adelle and William Fitchett. He is survived by [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for September 25, 2025
News Briefs for September 25, 2025 Detectives have arrested a Clayton man for the theft of 20 firearms from an Old Cribbtown Road Home. Larry Christopher Norris, age 47, is being held under $6 million [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 25, 2025
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WRC: Don’t Feed (or Fear) the Bears
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) advises that black bears’ eating behavior alters in the late summer through fall. They significantly increase their food consumption to prepare for the colder months when natural food is [Read More]
Business
Sports Betting Puts $41M into UNC System
North Carolina’s regulated sports wagering industry continues to generate millions in tax revenue for the state’s universities. Eighteen months after sports wagering was legalized, more than $41 million in tax revenue has been collected and distributed directly [Read More]
Business
SCC Adds Three to Trustee Board
Southeastern Community College recently added three new members to the board of trustees. Long time educator, finance enthusiast joins board Brett Burroughs, a Williams Township native, was sworn in as one of three new Board [Read More]
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Corrected: Some Football Games Pushed up to Tonight
With the likelihood of severe weather Friday evening, two area football games have been rescheduled for tonight (Thursday). East Columbus will host the Union Spartans tonight at 7 p.m. at the Swamp. West Columbus meets [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Weather and Tropics – Thursday September 25, 2025
CCN Weather Update for Thursday September 25, 2025. This is a long read today but I ask that you stick with it, as we combine the “regular” update and the tropics into one lengthy post. [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 25, 2025
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Entertainment
OZ: A Masterpiece of Gritty Realism and Human Complexity (HBO 1997)
To call HBO’s “OZ” simply a television show feels like a disservice. It’s an experience. A visceral, unflinching, and often brutal deep dive into the darkest corners of humanity, set within the claustrophobic confines of [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for September 24, 2025
News Briefs for September 24, 2025 One man is dead and another in critical condition after a gunfight between a stepfather and stepson Monday. Chadbourn Police Chief Ken Elliot said the two men were arguing [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 24, 2025
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DWI Roundup
DWI Roundup for Sept. 17-24, 2025
Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]