
Articles by Jefferson Weaver


Dove Season Begins Monday
Hunting season for doves begins Monday across North Carolina, and the overall flock health and migration both look to be excellent for this year. The early season runs through Oct. 4. The middle season is [Read More]

Clinton Man Charged in Bladen Killing
The suspect in a July murder near Tar Heel has been arrested in Wake County. Elijah Jamal Dixon, 19, of Clinton was arrested Wednesday during a traffic stop in Wake County, according to the Bladen [Read More]

Fourth Suspect Jailed in July 5 Gunfight
A fourth suspect is now in custody from the July 5 gunfight that damaged several homes and vehicles, with gunfire barely missing a sleeping infant. Jalon McMillian, 19, of 203 Stanley St., Whiteville, is being [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 28, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for August 28, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 27, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for August 27, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

State Sends First 2024 Farm Relief Checks
The first group of checks have been sent to farmers who applied for disaster assistance through the 2024 Ag Disaster Crop Loss, with more to follow in the coming weeks. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced [Read More]

Cruelty Case Continued to Oct. 1
Deborah Dahl’s trial on animal cruelty charges was set to be heard in Columbus County District Court Tuesday, but was continued to Oct. 1. Dahl, 70, faces 21 counts of cruelty to animals, including two [Read More]

Another Suspect Jailed in July 5 Gunfight
Updated 2:30 p.m. Another suspect is in custody after the July 5 gunfight that nearly injured a toddler in Whiteville. Qhandarion Gaddy, 22, of 1571 Red Store Rd., Whiteville and 81 Renee Lane, Chadbourn, is [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 27, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for August 27, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 26, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for August 26, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

Subdivision Change Hearing Set for Sept. 15
County commissioners will receive comments on changes to the county’s major subdivision ordinance at their Sept. 15 meeting. Commissioners instructed County Manager Eddie Madden to immediately begin work on changing the rules at the Aug. [Read More]

Women Charged with Shooting at Dogs
Two Tabor City woman were charge with discharging a firearm in the city after allegedly firing a revolver at several dogs. TCPD were called to 104 E. Bell Street around 11:30 a.m. Saturday to a [Read More]

Lumberton Man Scores Big on Lottery
Adrian Locklear of Lumberton tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million top prize. Locklear bought his lucky 50X The Cash ticket from Moe’s Mini Mart on Prospect Road in Pembroke. [Read More]

Fore! Local Golf Roundup for Aug. 26
Thursday at Vineyard Golf of White Lake, Mark Mendell, Anne Beyer, Tony Stewart, and Dustin Maitland took first place in the Thundering Herd with a -6. Second place went to Blake Davis, Jag Gooden, and [Read More]

Chadbourn Man Charged in Whiteville Sex Assault
Whiteville Police have arrested a man suspected in an Aug.15 sexual assault. James Edward Williams, 43, of 106 Chapp[in St., Chadbourn, is being held under no bond, charged with three counts of second degree forced [Read More]