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CCN Daily News Briefs

November 19, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs

CCN Daily News Briefs for November 19, 2024 The National Weather Service has released its winter outlook for North Carolina, and it’s not good unless you’re a mosquito. The extended forecast calls for a warm, [Read More]

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NCFS Offers Advice on Invasive Plants

November 19, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on NCFS Offers Advice on Invasive Plants

 Courtesy N.C Forest Service Invasive species is a term that often sparks debate. The meaning of ‘invasive’ can be subjective, which further muddies the water and often leads to misuse of the term. The U.S. [Read More]

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Y’vull Axes & Ales, and the Twisted Pecan Have Ribbon Cuttings in Downtown Whiteville

November 17, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Y’vull Axes & Ales, and the Twisted Pecan Have Ribbon Cuttings in Downtown Whiteville

Cutting Ribbons for Two New Businesses in Downtown Whiteville Columbus County has two new places to eat, drink, and enjoy some live entertainment in downtown Whiteville.  The city is growing, and with the addition of [Read More]

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Double Trouble in Whiteville: Y’Vull Axes and Ales and Twisted Pecan Redefine the Local Night Out

November 13, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Double Trouble in Whiteville: Y’Vull Axes and Ales and Twisted Pecan Redefine the Local Night Out

In Whiteville, finding the perfect spot for a night out is all about the vibe. Do you want a lively, social atmosphere with plenty of energy, or something more relaxed where you can wind down [Read More]

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A Veterans Day Celebration in Nakina

November 12, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on A Veterans Day Celebration in Nakina

On Sunday November 10th the annual Nakina Veterans Day Parade and Celebration took place in Nakina.  Below in the video is the full parade, and a gallery of photos from the event. Video and Photos [Read More]

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Tabor City Lights Up for the First Responders & Veterans Cruise-In

November 10, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Tabor City Lights Up for the First Responders & Veterans Cruise-In

In remembrance of 9/11 Tabor City honored Veterans and Everyday Heroes as well during their First Responders / Veterans cruise in on Saturday night.  Starting at 3 p.m. Classic cars and trucks lined main street, [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

November 9, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary about the recent Election, Free Speech, X (Twitter) & Elon Musk, plus Veterans and Veterans Day. The Columbus Connection is Brought to You in Part [Read More]

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Several Local Options for Continued Support for WNC

November 8, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Several Local Options for Continued Support for WNC

If you still want to help the folks out in Western NC suffering from Hurricane Helene’s wrath, there are several local options. Donations of any kind can be dropped off at any Black’s Tire & [Read More]

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Canvass, Certification Dates Set

November 7, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Canvass, Certification Dates Set

Although Tuesday was the official end of elections for most candidates, elections workers there is still plenty to do. Canvass Day, which is when all counts are officially finalized, is Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. [Read More]

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NCFS Urges Free Safety as Drought Looms

November 6, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on NCFS Urges Free Safety as Drought Looms

Courtesy N.C. Forest Service Those who have felt the warmth of a fire and enjoyed its friendly glow understand that fire is not always a devastating blaze. Our ancestors considered fire to be a basic [Read More]

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The 2024 NC Pecan Music Festival – A Short Retrospective

November 3, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on The 2024 NC Pecan Music Festival – A Short Retrospective

On Saturday the NC Pecan Harvest Festival officially became the NC Pecan Music Festival, and it was a huge success.  It was a beautiful day, and a big crowd not only saw vendors lining the [Read More]

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Looking Back at the NC Yam Festival and Parade

November 3, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Looking Back at the NC Yam Festival and Parade

On Saturday October 26th, it was NC Yam Festival time once again in Tabor City.  CCN Videographer & Correspondent Darrell Jackson was on hand to capture some of the sights and sounds of the Yam [Read More]

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The 2024 Pecan Music Festival is This Weekend (November 2nd, 2024)

November 1, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on The 2024 Pecan Music Festival is This Weekend (November 2nd, 2024)

The 2024 Pecan Music Festival The Pecan Music Festival is this Saturday November 2nd from 10am to 6pm in Downtown Whiteville.  Presented by Whiteville Downtown Development, the festival has something for the whole family.  There [Read More]

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The Columbus Connection – Mike Creen of the Veterans of America

October 31, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Mike Creen of the Veterans of America

On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has in studio guest Mike Creen of the Veterans of America where they talk about Veterans Day and the big Veterans Celebration Parade in Downtown Whiteville. Veterans [Read More]

Elections

State Tops Three Million Early Votes

October 29, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on State Tops Three Million Early Votes

As of noon Tuesday (today), nearly 3.2 million voters had cast ballots in the 2024 general election in North Carolina, a turnout of 40.7 percent of registered voters, according to preliminary State Board of Elections [Read More]

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Brews & Bites is Coming Soon!

October 29, 2024 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off on Brews & Bites is Coming Soon!

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