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The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for November 15, 2025
THE GOOD NEWS IS BROUGHT TO IN PART BY JOE’S WRECKER SERVICE OF WHITEVILLE The Good News — Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for November 1, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 14, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 14, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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Jefferson Weaver • The Hunt for Fall’s Peace
The tulip poplar in my front yard changed clothes last week. Seemingly overnight, the leaves went from green to brown and yellow. A stiffening breeze Saturday meant the leaves began falling in earnest, adding to [Read More]
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SNAP Benefits Load Friday, State Says
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning (today). Approximately 600,000 households should see the full benefit amount loaded on [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 13, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 13, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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One Dead After N.C. 87 Wreck
Developing story A driver died after apparently tried to avoid a dead animal on N.C. 87 near the county line this morning. Traffic was tied up for hours after the crash, which occurred just before [Read More]
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Crews on Scene of N.C. 87 Crash
Developing story Fire and rescue crews are working on a major crash in the 4500 block of N.C. 87 in Riegelwood. Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue posted on social media that traffic is being delayed, and lane closures [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 12, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
DWI Roundup
DWI Roundup for Oct. 23-Nov. 9
Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 11, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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Hardee Awarded Order of the Longleaf Pine
Shane Hardee of the N.C. Forest Service was awarded the state’s highest honor last week, the Order of the Longleaf Pine. District Forest Michael Rhodes and Chris Meggs, who recently retired from the NCFS, presented [Read More]
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Unusual Snow Passes Through; Fire Danger Increased Today
While there was virtually no accumulation, Columbus and Bladen counties had an unusual November snow Monday. The brief bout of flurries, mixed with rain in most places, may be the earliest recorded in the area. [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 10, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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Veterans Events Set for Tuesday
Veterans Day is Tuesday, and two events are scheduled to honor those who have served the country. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I. At 11 a.m. on Nov. [Read More]
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Missing Girl Found in Whiteville
A missing girl was found near Sawmill Apartments in Whiteville around noon today. Jessica Diaz, 13, of Kelly was reported missing Sunday night, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. She was last seen leaving [Read More]
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Teen Charged in Second Break-in at Vape Store
The second time wasn’t exactly the charm for a juvenile who broke into a Whiteville vape shop. Whiteville Police were called to the World Vape and Tobacco at the intersection of West Williamson and J.K. [Read More]