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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 8, 2025
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Year: 2025
Business
Jackson Calls Out Offshore Gambling
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 50 bipartisan attorneys general are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to do more to address the spread of illegal offshore gambling operations. The gambling platforms are [Read More]
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Columbus Dixie Softball Gets $5,000 Grant
When Columbus County’s Dixie Youth Softball teams went to Louisiana recently, they had some help from a heavy hitter in state youth sports. The Columbus County Dixie Softball Board was awarded a $5,000 travel grant [Read More]
Business
EGambling Down for July
Sports betting dropped again in North Carolina during July, according to figures released this week by the N.C. State Lottery Commission. During the period July 1-31, Tar Heel gamblers spent $370,385,588 in online sports wagers. [Read More]
Business
The Ultimate Guide to Building a Strong Brand Identity in Columbus County
Building a strong brand identity is important for a business in Columbus County. Whether you’re running a business that’s exclusively online or one that works in a hybrid manner, brand identity is something that you [Read More]
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Dogs Ordered Returned to Hallsboro Woman
Updated with additional information, details from the lawsuit and comments from the ASPCA Most of the dogs seized from an animal cruelty case on June 24 will be returned to the owner today (Aug. 8), [Read More]
Obituaries
David Oliver McClary
November 29, 1940 ~ August 7, 2025 (age 84) David Oliver McClary Jr., age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Shoreland Healthcare in Whiteville. David was [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 8, 2025
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CCN Weather Update
Weather and Tropics Update – Friday August 8, 2025
CCN Weather Update for Friday August 8, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. No weather worries with Freedom Insurance. For home, car, boat, or whatever you need, Freedom can provide [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for August 7, 2025
News Briefs for August 7, 2025 The state has reported the first case of West Nile virus in a human this year. Health officials urge residents to dump stagnant water, keep outside watering dishes clean, [Read More]
Entertainment
TELEVISION SERIES REVIEW: From
TELEVISION REVIEW – From (Epix / MGM+) By Anthony Ferrara A Descent into the Unknown: A Review of “From” (Seasons 1-3) In the crowded landscape of mystery-horror television, “From” has carved out a unique and [Read More]
Business
How To Keep Your Customers And Staff Safe
Business owners are legally required to make a conscious effort to keep their customers and employees safe. Unsurprisingly, the consequences for failing to do so are far-ranging, from reputational damage to fines and legal ramifications. [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Blue Jeans, Bud Light and Nazis
Dylan Mulvaney is a man. Sydney Sweeney is a woman. It’s pretty simple. Miss Sweeney is a rather fetching young lady who has been at the center of an advertising campaign turned viral drama. The [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 7, 2025
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CCN Weather Update
Flooding Hits Whiteville, Elsewhere
Upwards of three inches of water pounded parts of Columbus County Wednesday, prompting flash flood warnings and inundating parking lots in parts of Whiteville. A strong thunder-rich system crossed the area in the afternoon, bringing [Read More]
Obituaries
Mrs. Ruby (Waddell) Hardy
August 3, 2025 Mrs. Ruby Waddell Hardy 92, of Whiteville, NC gave the Lord her hand and entered into eternity on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Columbus Regional Healthcare System, Whiteville, NC. She was the [Read More]