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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 27, 2025
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Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 26, 2025
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Subdivision Change Hearing Set for Sept. 15
County commissioners will receive comments on changes to the county’s major subdivision ordinance at their Sept. 15 meeting. Commissioners instructed County Manager Eddie Madden to immediately begin work on changing the rules at the Aug. [Read More]
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Women Charged with Shooting at Dogs
Two Tabor City woman were charge with discharging a firearm in the city after allegedly firing a revolver at several dogs. TCPD were called to 104 E. Bell Street around 11:30 a.m. Saturday to a [Read More]
Business
Lumberton Man Scores Big on Lottery
Adrian Locklear of Lumberton tried his luck on a $10 scratch-off and won a $1 million top prize. Locklear bought his lucky 50X The Cash ticket from Moe’s Mini Mart on Prospect Road in Pembroke. [Read More]
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Fore! Local Golf Roundup for Aug. 26
Thursday at Vineyard Golf of White Lake, Mark Mendell, Anne Beyer, Tony Stewart, and Dustin Maitland took first place in the Thundering Herd with a -6. Second place went to Blake Davis, Jag Gooden, and [Read More]
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Chadbourn Man Charged in Whiteville Sex Assault
Whiteville Police have arrested a man suspected in an Aug.15 sexual assault. James Edward Williams, 43, of 106 Chapp[in St., Chadbourn, is being held under no bond, charged with three counts of second degree forced [Read More]
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Sunday Night Shooting Leaves One Hurt
One man was hurt and a suspect is being sought after a shooting in Whiteville Sunday. Marcus Faulk sustained non life-threatening injuries in the incident, according to Whiteville Police. Officers responded to a reported shooting [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 26, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 25, 2025
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DWI Roundup
Columbus County DWI Arrests Aug. 16-25
Following is a new weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. All suspects are presumed innocent in a court of law. An arrest is not a conviction [Read More]
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Water Break in Eastern Columbus
A boil water advisory has been issued for customers within Columbus County Water and Sewer District IV due to emergency repairs. The affected areas include all customers on Alexander Court, Burns Road, Church Road, Cornwallis [Read More]
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Robeson Man Jailed in Chadbourn Car Assault
Chadbourn Police have charged a Lumberton man who allegedly struck an officer, kicked him and fled the scene of a collision. Jaden Rashad Southern. 19, of 301 Spruce St., Lumberton, was held under $21,000 secured [Read More]
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Man Shot, Home Burned on Pine Circle
One man was transported to an area hospital and a home was burned after an incident Thursday. Jacquavius Gerald, 26, was found in the yard at 496 Pine Circle Drive minutes after midnight, according to [Read More]
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Hallsboro Man Charged in Car Dealer Breakin
Whiteville Police arrested a Hallsboro man on break-in and cocaine charges moments after he allegedly shattered a window at a Whiteville car dealership, according to reports. Matthew Steven Freeman Jr., 19, of 58 Whipperwill Rd., [Read More]
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Editorial: Shift is Good for County’s Future
Following is a partial transcript of this week’s episode of the Columbus Connection podcast. For the full program, follow The Columbus Connection with Jefferson Weaver on Spotify. Click the link on this website for more. [Read More]