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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – The Dam Busters and Downtown Flooding, and the Exploding Pet Population

August 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

On this Edition of The Columbus Connection, Jefferson has some commentary about The Dam Busters, and the ongoing flooding issues in Downtown Whiteville, and The Pet Population Problem the county is experiencing, and how you [Read More]

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The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for August 2, 2025

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The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for August 2, 2025  

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 1, 2025

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Central Columbus Angels Parade Saturday

August 1, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

The World Series Champion Central Columbus Angels will be honored by a parade through Whiteville at 9 a.m. The procession will go from Roses shopping center to the historic courthouse and back through downtown to [Read More]

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Citizen’s Academy Accepting Applications

August 1, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Academy, scheduled to begin Sept. 16. This free, 10-week program offers citizens a behind-the-scenes look at how the Sheriff’s Office operates, with in-depth sessions [Read More]

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August 1, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A proposed federal program would help both private companies and non-profits train a new generation of foresters. Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) with Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) introduced the )  Jobs in the Woods Act this week.  The legislation will [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 1, 2025

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 31, 2025

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Goins Convicted of 2020 Killing

July 31, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

The man who killed his roommate and dumped his body off the N.C. 11 bridge in 2020 has been found guilty of murder. James Robert Goins was found guilty of first degree murder and armed [Read More]

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Teens Missing From Boys and Girls Home

July 31, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Updated 5 p.m. July 31 Authorities are searching for a girl and boy who ran away from the Boys and Girls Home on Saturday. Bree Alexandria Phillips, 15, has dark hair and is a white [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for July 31, 2025

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Investigation Leads to Multiple Drug Seizures

July 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Crack cocaine was seized and multiple felonies filed against a Whiteville area man afer an investigation into narcotics sales in and around Whiteville. Tammy Tabor, 65, was held under $4,500 secured bond on charges of [Read More]

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Rapist Pleads on First Day of Jury Selection

July 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

James  Patrick “Pat” McCormick will serve a minimum of 60 years in prison for raping a child in 2019. Jury selection began yesterday in Columbus County Superior Court, and McCormick entered a guilty plea today [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 30, 2025

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Jefferson Weaver • I Hate August

July 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

In an attempt to avoid stepping on a toad the other night, I inadvertently found a piece of broken glass. In the interest of keeping this column family-friendly, I will only say that it hurt, [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for July 30, 2025

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