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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (December 26, 2024)
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Articles by Jefferson Weaver
Business
Southern States Honored for Safety
Southern States Chemical is pleased to announce that the company’s Wilmington site won two major safety awards in 2024, including the CSX Chemical Safety Excellence Award as well as the North Carolina Department of Labor Gold Safety Award. “Congratulations [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (December 26, 2024)
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (December 25, 2024)
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (December 25, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for December 25, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Government
Lawsuit Filed Challenging Legislation
Governor Roy Cooper and Governor elect Josh Stein filed a lawsuit Monday challenging legislation changing appointments and the composition of state and local elections boards. Senate Bill 382 was passed over Cooper’s veto, and strips [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (December 24, 2024)
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (December 24, 2024)
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (December 23, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for December 23, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
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Teacher, Foster Parent Charged in Child Sex Offenses
Robeson County deputies arrested a Pembroke teacher and foster parent on multiple child sex offenses Saturday. Paul Nelson Locklear, 53, was arrested in Columbus County by Robeson investigators. The RCSO did not say where he [Read More]
Government
Three SC Killers Get Biden Commutations
President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 convicted murderers Monday (Today), including three tied to high profile cases with regional connections. Biden issued the commutations as incoming President Elect Donald Trump vowed to [Read More]
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Leesville Show Lights Up Holiday Season
There is no doubt that Christmas is Corey Lee’s favorite holiday. More than 50,000 Christmas lights shine bright at Leesville, as his display on New Britton Highway south of Whiteville has become known. The annual [Read More]
Life in Columbus
A Family Tradition, A Gift to the Community
A Christmas tradition for 15 years will light up the skies through January 6, 2025. Since 2009, Corey Lee’s family has decorated their home at 7020 New Britton Highway E. (NC-130) Whiteville with what may [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver• The Angel in the Trashcan
More than a century ago, maybe on a Christmas morning, the doll was unwrapped to squeals of joy. Her body was simple and straightforward – basically just cotton bags, stuffed with more cotton. She was [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (December 20, 2024)
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The Good News for December 20, 2024
It’s a busy time in Columbus County, as school is out and everyone is getting ready for Christmas. We still have room if you have a church program or special event you’d like to share [Read More]