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Pair Charged with Shooting at Law Enforcement

December 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A Delco couple is in jail after they allegedly fired multiple shots at deputies attempting to arrest a man on outstanding warrants. Dale Douglas Malpass, 54, of Kelly’s Plantation Road, was wanted for failure to [Read More]

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Nakina Shooting Sends One to Jail

December 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Updated A Nakina shooting sent a man to jail Thursday. Pasiano Esteban Hernandez, 38, of 12 Lexia Lane, Nakina, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and discharging a firearm [Read More]

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Missing Bladen Woman Sought

December 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A Silver Alert has been issued for Sharon Dunn Elkins. The Bladen County woman was last seen near her home in White Oak Friday, heading toward Tar Heel. She was wearing a blue sweatshirt and [Read More]

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Tabor Talk for Dec. 3

December 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

By Diane Nobles Ward Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Thank you to all businesses that  participated in the inaugural Fall Crawl to Shop Our Stores on Small Business Saturday, which was  this past Saturday. [Read More]

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Filings Off to Busy Start

December 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Candidate filing for the March primary races got off to a busy start at the Columbus County Board of Elections Monday. Primary winners go on to the general election in the fall. Incumbent Democrat Barbara [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 28, 2025

November 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Tuesday, November 28, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

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Nakina Shooting Sends One to Jail

November 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A Thanksgiving shooting in Nakina sent a man to jail Thursday. Pasiano Esteban Hernandez, 38, of 12 Lexia Lane, Nakina, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and discharging a [Read More]

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Commissioners Eye Fees for Towers

November 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Cell towers are ubiquitous to the rural landscape, and commissioners want to be sure cell companies pay for the privilege of erecting them in Columbus County. Commissioners passed new regulations on towers at their Nov. [Read More]

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Missing Lake Woman Found Safe

November 27, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Betty Stanley has been found safe in Sampson County after running out of fuel. Lake Waccamaw Police Chief Corey Finch said Mrs. Stanley, 85, was found at the intersection N.C 24 and N.C. 242 this [Read More]

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Lake Waccamaw Woman Missing

November 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A Silver Alert has been issued for Betty Ward Stanley of Lake Waccamaw. Mrs. Stanley, 85, left her home was last seen in Leland Tuesday, where she was stopped by a Leland Police Officer around [Read More]

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Missing Man’s Remains Identified in 2021 Disappearance

November 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

The remains of a Clarkton man who disappeared in March 2021 have been identified in Laurinburg. Brandon McDonald disappeared March 25, 2021. His wrecked vehicle was later found in Laurinburg. The skeletal remains were found [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 28, 2025

November 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

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Thanksgiving Closings and Schedule Changes

November 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

All county and municipal offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. There will be no county trash pickup on Thursday. All Thursday customers will be serviced Friday, and Friday customers will be serviced [Read More]

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Soules Trappers Take 13 Beaver So Far; More Work Planned

November 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Trappers have removed 13 beavers from the Soules Swamp in Whiteville, and work is continuing as part of efforts to improve drainage downtown. Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder told City Council on Tuesday that work [Read More]

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Man Charged in Elder Abuse Case

November 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

• The report said the victim had repeatedly wandered away from home while in Gaskins’ care. Deputies have charged a Chadbourn area man with neglect of an elderly woman. Marshall Lenue Gaskins, 70, of 174 [Read More]

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David Will Not Seek Reelection

November 25, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

  District Attorney Jon David will not seek reelection. David said Tuesday that he will not sign up for another term in office when candidate filing starts Monday. He endorsed Jenna Earley, the lead assistant [Read More]

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