Articles by Jefferson Weaver

Chadbourn Boil Advisory Lifted

Chadbourn Town officials said this afternoon (Thursday) that the boil advisory has been lifted for the entire town. Chadbourn water customers lost pressure after a water main break earlier this week. Repairs were completed yesterday, [Read More]

State Takes New ‘PATH’ In Child Welfare

State officials hope a new online platform helps prevent losing children in the foster system. The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services has launched of PATH NC (Partnership and Technology Hub for North Carolina), [Read More]

Missing Boys Found Safe

Two boys were reunited with their mother after Wednesday spending the night in a tree stand, according to the sheriff’s office. The boys were reported missing just before 9 a.m. Wednesday at their home on [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 19, 2025

CCN Radio News – Morning Report for June 19, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 18, 2025

CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for June 18, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

General Assembly Update for June 17, 2025

This report is a compilation of media and legislative reports as well as conventional interviews. A bill in the General Assembly would take away local authority to regulate developments like the Old Lake Road plan [Read More]

Juneteenth Events Set for Area

Thursday is Juneteenth, marking the anniversary of when slaves in Texas became the last to find out they had been freed in 1865. M<Any professional and government offices will be closed for the holiday. Thursday [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 18, 2025

CCN Radio News – Morning Report for June 18, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

Shelter Overflowing; Adoptions Urged

There is no room left at the Columbus County Animal Shelter. On Monday alone, 50 new animals came in, including some strays and others turned over by their owners. The Animal Protective Services Facebook page [Read More]

Farmers Urged to File Crop Acreage Reports

After spring planting is complete, agricultural producers should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline. July 15 is a major deadline [Read More]

Jefferson Weaver • Big Plans, Baseball and Snapbrim hats

We had big plans, the Old Man and I, but they didn’t quite work out like we expected. Papa loved baseball, especially what I call “hungry” baseball, the minor leagues, where the players are still [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 17, 2025