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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 17, 2025
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Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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Woman Charged with Attempted Murder
Deputies arrested a Loris woman after she allegedly shot at another woman in Tabor City. Crystal Evette Bellamy, 49, of4427 Market St., Loris, was arrested Tuesday, according to detention center reports. She was held under [Read More]
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DWI Roundup for Sept. 10-17
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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Jones Honored for DMV Improvement Efforts
Rep. Brenden Jones of Columbus County has been recognized for his efforts to help simplify vehicle tag and title work. The eSTART Coalition debuted its Awards Program this year. The coalition says the awards recognize [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 15, 2025
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Town Shuts Down Water Wednesday
Lake Waccamaw will turn water off for a portion of the town water system for repairs Wednesday. The affected area is from 2310 Canal Cove Rd to the end of Waccamaw Shores, including Wooded Acres. [Read More]
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SCC Campus Closed
Due to an unexpected utility outage, all Southeastern Community College operations on campus are closed. The closure includes evening operations, according to a release from SCC. Students are asked not to report to campus until [Read More]
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Chadbourn Camera Leads to Three-County Chase
Two suspects are in custody on a panoply of charges after a three-county chase that began in Chadbourn. Christopher Steven Deaver, 35, and Haley Nicole Pittman, 29, were jailed Monday afternoon. Deaver gave his address [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • The Girl on the Train
Two senseless killings made the headlines last week: one of a man who was likely the calmest voice of conservatism and Christianity in the world today, the other a young woman who was just trying [Read More]
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Trafficking Charges Levelled
Community tips led to the arrest of another alleged drug dealer Sept.10, according to the sheriff’s office. James Nathan Stephens, 37, of 1412 Golf Course Rd., Whiteville, was arrested by Vice-Narcotics Detectives and the Special [Read More]
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More Details Released in Arson Case
The suspect in Saturday’s arson case in Hallsboro was taken to Columbus Regional after a scan at the sheriff’s office showed a “concealed object” in her body. Amber Muse, 49, of 122 and 144 Bussy [Read More]
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Lake Man Charged in Teen Nude Case
Wake County authorities have charged a local man with soliciting photos of a teen girl. Justin Tyler Holmes Riddle, 31, of 203 Central Ave., Lake Waccamaw, is being held under $250,000 secured bond after he [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 15, 2025
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Singletary Road Dealer Jailed
A search warrant in the Pleasant Plains community shut down an alleged drug dealer after multiple complaints by the public, according to the sheriff’s office. Joe Russell Menser, 46, of 940 Singletary Rd., Whiteville, was [Read More]
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Hallsboro Woman Charged with Arson on 11th Arrest
Deputies charged a Hallsboro woman with second degree arson Saturday, marking her 11th arrest in less than a year. Amber Muse, 49, was held under $100,000 secured bond, according to detention center reports. Muse was [Read More]
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The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for September 13, 2025
The Good News — Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for September 13, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)