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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 28, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Tuesday, November 28, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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Nakina Shooting Sends One to Jail
A Thanksgiving shooting in Nakina sent a man to jail Thursday. Pasiano Esteban Hernandez, 38, of 12 Lexia Lane, Nakina, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and discharging a [Read More]
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Commissioners Eye Fees for Towers
Cell towers are ubiquitous to the rural landscape, and commissioners want to be sure cell companies pay for the privilege of erecting them in Columbus County. Commissioners passed new regulations on towers at their Nov. [Read More]
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Missing Lake Woman Found Safe
Betty Stanley has been found safe in Sampson County after running out of fuel. Lake Waccamaw Police Chief Corey Finch said Mrs. Stanley, 85, was found at the intersection N.C 24 and N.C. 242 this [Read More]
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Lake Waccamaw Woman Missing
A Silver Alert has been issued for Betty Ward Stanley of Lake Waccamaw. Mrs. Stanley, 85, left her home was last seen in Leland Tuesday, where she was stopped by a Leland Police Officer around [Read More]
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Missing Man’s Remains Identified in 2021 Disappearance
The remains of a Clarkton man who disappeared in March 2021 have been identified in Laurinburg. Brandon McDonald disappeared March 25, 2021. His wrecked vehicle was later found in Laurinburg. The skeletal remains were found [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 28, 2025
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Thanksgiving Closings and Schedule Changes
All county and municipal offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. There will be no county trash pickup on Thursday. All Thursday customers will be serviced Friday, and Friday customers will be serviced [Read More]
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Soules Trappers Take 13 Beaver So Far; More Work Planned
Trappers have removed 13 beavers from the Soules Swamp in Whiteville, and work is continuing as part of efforts to improve drainage downtown. Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder told City Council on Tuesday that work [Read More]
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Man Charged in Elder Abuse Case
• The report said the victim had repeatedly wandered away from home while in Gaskins’ care. Deputies have charged a Chadbourn area man with neglect of an elderly woman. Marshall Lenue Gaskins, 70, of 174 [Read More]
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David Will Not Seek Reelection
District Attorney Jon David will not seek reelection. David said Tuesday that he will not sign up for another term in office when candidate filing starts Monday. He endorsed Jenna Earley, the lead assistant [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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UPDATED: Mother, Boyfriend Charged with Rape of Girl
• Male suspect is awaiting charges for 2020 abuse of infant. The mother of a child has been charged with allowing her daughter to be raped by the mother’s boyfriend. Mary Angie Barnhill, 39, and [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 24, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 24, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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Shooter Sought in East End
Deputies are searching for a female suspect who may have fired a shot during a disturbance in Riegelwood Friday. Deputies were called to Mookie Lane around 7:40 p.m., the report said. The caller to 911 [Read More]
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Suspect Sought in Construction Scam
Detectives are seeking leads about an alleged contractor fraud suspect. The sheriff’s office said the victims in the case paid the contractor an $1,800 cash deposit for repairs on a Hunter Avenue home in 2021, [Read More]