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Stewart Edward Mills
September 7, 1971 ~ April 10, 2025 (age 53) Stewart Edward Mills, 53, of Cerro Gordo, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2025 at McLoed Loris Hospital. Stewart was born on September 7, 1971, the [Read More]
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Mary Ann Jones
June 19, 1951 ~ April 10, 2025 (age 73) Mary Ann Jones, 73, of 462 Jones-Edwards Circle, Whiteville NC, died Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her residence. The funeral will be 1:00 PM Friday, [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for April 11, 2025 Southeastern Community College and The Town of Chadbourn have always had close ties, and this year’s N.C. Strawberry Festival will make those connections even closer. The college is [Read More]
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The Rakim Shackleford Embalming Fluid Act
A bill in the state senate would make it a felony to sell or trade embalming fluid to anyone outside the funeral industry. The Rakim Shackleford Embalming Fluid Act seeks to address the growing problem [Read More]
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A Showdown with Governor Stein
Republican legislators are in a showdown with Governor Josh Stein over a request for a restraining order to block changes to the State Board of Elections. Without court action, elections board appointments would shift on [Read More]
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Daniel Baldwin
April 24, 1942 ~ April 6, 2025 (age 82) Mr. Daniel Baldwin of 1356 Farmers Union Road, passed on Sunday, April 06, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 1 pm in [Read More]
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Welcome Back, Crystal, We Sure Have Missed You Around Here
Welcome Back, Crystal! 💗 We Sure Have Missed You Around Here We’re pleased to be welcoming back a important team member of the CCN family. Crystal Faircloth will once again be covering Lake Waccamaw, bringing [Read More]
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Donald E. Robinson
March 13, 1963 — April 1, 2025 Donald Edward Robinson “Big D” age 62 of Hope Mills, NC was born on March 13, 1963 and passed on April 1, 2025 at the Angel House [Read More]
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Mrs. Early Mae (Nealy) Gowans
Mrs. Early Mae Gowans 76, of Whiteville, NC gave the Lord her hand on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC and entered into eternity. She was the [Read More]
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Phyllis Yvonne (Rayner) Ransom
July 17, 1955 ~ April 9, 2025 (age 69) Phyllis Raynor Ransom, 69, of Hallsboro, passed away on April 9, 2025 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Phyllis was born on July 17, [Read More]
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Craig Drew Buffkin
June 18, 1963 ~ April 8, 2025 (age 61) Craig Drew Buffkin, 61, of Delco, passed away April 8, 2025. He was born June 18, 1963 to the late Johnny G. Buffkin Sr. and Margaret Fowler Buffkin. He [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for April 10, 2025 The family of a murder victim is suing the City of Whiteville and the State Bureau of Investigation. William “June Bug” Edwards was allegedly shot to death in [Read More]
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Reduce Tick and Mosquito Borne Diseases
The State Department of Health and Human Services is urging North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” and reduce tick and mosquito borne diseases. In 2024, more than 900 cases of tick and mosquito borne illnesses [Read More]
Brews & Bites
Brews and Bites: Food Truck Fun with Zekos International
By Justin Williamson I love food trucks! They always bring some level of new experience with each new vendor. As I have alluded to in previous editions, it’s Forrest Gump’s Box of Chocolates: You really [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for April 9, 2025 A former teacher jailed for coercing a teen girl into performing a sex act has been indicted by a Columbus County grand jury. Jody Watts, age 49, is [Read More]
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Highest Flu Deaths Reported as Cases Drop
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today (April 9) reported more than 500 flu-related deaths for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season. This is the highest number of statewide flu deaths recorded since broad [Read More]