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Glenn Jay Biddle
December 16, 1954 ~ June 25, 2025 (age 70) Glenn Jay Biddle, 70, of Whiteville, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home. Jay was the son of the late Jack Merle Biddle [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for June 26, 2025
News Briefs for June 26, 2025 A months-long investigation ended with 25 arrests on a variety of narcotics charges this week, with most in Columbus County. Dubbed Operation Heat Wave, deputies and officers from multiple [Read More]
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Jack Warren Rising
December 3, 1943 ~ June 25, 2025 (age 81) Jack Warren Rising, 81, of Clarendon, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Jack [Read More]
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William Luke Hanson (age 11)
August 2, 2013 ~ June 21, 2025 (age 11) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Luke Hanson, who entered into Heaven on June 21, 2025, following a battle with [Read More]
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Hallie Odis (Long) Jacobs
August 20, 1931 ~ June 25, 2025 (age 93) Hallie Otis Jacobs, age 93, of Tabor City, NC, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Hallie was born August 20, 1931, daughter of the [Read More]
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J. Woodie Etheridge
February 12, 1946 ~ June 24, 2025 (age 79) Mr. Woodie Etheridge 79, of the Crusoe Community, Whiteville passed on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville. He was born February 12, 1946 [Read More]
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Linda Gail (Williamson) Williamson
April 23, 1946 ~ June 24, 2025 (age 79) Linda Gail Williamson 79, of Orrum passed on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House. She was born in Lumberton, the daughter [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for June 25, 2025
News Briefs for June 25, 2025 Hallsboro woman faces 80 counts of animal cruelty and one charge of practicing veterinary medicine without a license. Deborah Dahl, 70, was arrested today on the misdemeanor charges. The [Read More]
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Deadline Friday for Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking nominations through Friday, June 27 for the annual Thomas L. Quay Award. This award honors an individual who has made significant, long-standing commitment to, and demonstrated leadership in [Read More]
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Robert Lloyd Rawls
August 20, 1948 ~ June 23, 2025 (age 76) Robert Lloyd Rawls, 76, of Whiteville, passed away late Monday evening, June 23, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville. Lloyd was born on [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for June 24, 2025
News Briefs for June 24, 2025 Columbus County’s only emergency shelter for children will reopen June 30 at the Boys and Girls Home at Lake Waccamaw. Solomon Center was closed for a year due to [Read More]
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Mayo Clinic News: Heatstroke Symptoms and Causes
Mayo Clinic News: Heatstroke Symptoms and Causes Heatstroke is a condition caused by the body overheating. This usually happens because of exposure to high temperatures or physical activity in high temperatures for too long. There [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs for June 23, 2025
News Briefs for June 23, 2025 The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is asking for reports of alligators that hang around docks and homes or exhibits aggressive behavior at Lake Waccamaw. Call 866-318-2401 if [Read More]
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Eastern Black Rail Needs Help to Survive
While King and Clapper Rail are sometimes called “marsh quail,” their smaller cousins are not as well known, and apparently disappearing. Eastern Black Rail are elusive and hard to find. Sometimes referred to as a [Read More]
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KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD – Why Does the Bible Call Jesus “The Word”?
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS Why Does the Bible Call Jesus “The Word”? “Jesus is the Word because through him all things are made,” says Jonathan, 8. “What he said [Read More]
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Best Times to Drink Water During Hot Days
When a July heatwave turns the sidewalk into a griddle, water isn’t just refreshing – it’s life-support. Still, pounding down a quart at lunch can’t rewind a morning of slow-burn dehydration; ‘drink only when thirsty’ [Read More]