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Margaret (Soles) Tyson
January 21, 1940 ~ March 14, 2025 (age 85) Margaret Soles Tyson, age 85, of Tabor City, NC, died Friday, March 14, 2025, in UNC Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. Born January 21, 1940, in Horry [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for March 13, 2025 Green Swamp Highway will be detoured to Blacksmith Road beginning Monday, March 17 while the Department of Transportation replaces a concrete culvert south of the intersection. Flaggers and [Read More]
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Detour Scheduled for Green Swamp Highway
Green Swamp Highway will be detoured to Blacksmith Road beginning Monday, March 17 while the Department of Transportation replaces a concrete culvert south of the intersection. Flaggers and detour signs will be in place. The [Read More]
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First State of the State Address by Governor Stein
Governor Josh Stein delivered his first state of the state address last night, surprising some by calling for a government efficiency agency similar to that put in place by President Donald Trump. He also called [Read More]
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Plan a Trip to The Columbus County Community Farmers Market
Saturday, March 15 is going to be a big day at the Columbus County Community Farmers Market. In addition to plants and produce, it’s time for poultry. Fresh eggs will be available as always, but [Read More]
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Banning Student Cellphones in Classes
A house bill banning cellular phones for students is gaining traction in the legislature. The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday will delve deeper into HB 87, titled Cell Phone Free Education. The bill would prohibit [Read More]
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CCN Community Heroes
We have mentioned Nancy Etheridge Varney before. From being one of the first on deck helping save historic records at our CCN office during Hurricane Idalia, to rescuing a kitten in the middle of the [Read More]
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Terry Lynn Atkinson
May 10, 1954 ~ March 11, 2025 (age 70) Terry Lynn Atkinson, 70, of Evergreen, passed away on March 11, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear Angel House. Terry was born on May 10, [Read More]
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Jerry Davis
October 13, 1947 ~ March 11, 2025 (age 77) Jerry Davis of Whiteville, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born October 13, 1947 to the late Herbert Davis and Gladys Davis. He is [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for March 12, 2025 The state anticipates resting its case against Darius Washington Thursday or Friday, District Attorney Jon David said. After four weeks of testimony, prosecutors have two more witnesses to [Read More]
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Windell “W.C” Smith
January 14, 1950 ~ March 9, 2025 (age 75) Windell “W.C.” Clyde Smith of Nakina, passed away March 9, 2025. He was born January 14, 1950 to the late Oliver Windell Smith and Erma Ruth [Read More]
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Fake Air Bags Lead to Federal Sentence
A Raleigh man pled guilty this week to importing thousands of counterfeit car steering wheel airbags into the Raleigh area over the past two years. The counterfeit airbags were sold locally and to online buyers [Read More]
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Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting Video – March 11th, 2025
Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting – March 11th, 2025 Videographer was Crystal Faircloth You can watch this, and other local community videos on the CCTV – Columbus County TV YouTube Channel Here
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for March 11, 2025 The Wall That Heals needs volunteers during its visit to the Veterans Memorial Park in April. Angela Norris of the park said 200 volunteers are needed to serve [Read More]
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Fake Pill Maker Sentenced
A Rockingham man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday for his part of an online e-commerce website that sold illegal drugs to customers nationwide. Adam Meland, 45, pled guilty to introducing misbranded drugs into interstate [Read More]
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Victim’s Compensation Program to Pay $446,000
The N.C. Crime Victim Compensation Commission on Monday voted to approve $446,169 in financial reimbursements to victims of violent crime who applied for financial assistance to cover eligible medical costs, lost wages or other expenses [Read More]