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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 24, 2025
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Articles by Jefferson Weaver
DWI Roundup
DWI Roundup for Sept. 17-24, 2025
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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Whiteville City Manager Currie to Retire Jan. 1
City Manager Darren Currie announced his retirement Tuesday at Whiteville City Council. “It’s time,” Currie said. “I’ve worked in local government for 31.5 years. It’s time to find something else.” Currie came to Whiteville from [Read More]
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Clayton Man Charged in Columbus Firearm Theft
Johnston County deputies recovered 20 weapons taken from a Columbus County home  when they arrested a Clayton man on stolen firearms charges, the Columbus Sheriff’s Office said. Larry Christopher Norris, 47, of Englewood Drive, Clayton [Read More]
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City Manager Darren Currie Announces Retirement
City Manager Darren Currie announced his retirement tonight at Whiteville City Council. “It’s time,” Currie said. “I’ve worked in local government for 31 and a half years. It’s time to find something else.” Currie came [Read More]
Church News
Peace Fellowship Homecoming Oct. 5
Peace Fellowship Church will hold homecoming services and lunch Oct. 5. Worship starts at 11 a.m., with the meal immediately afterward in the fellowship hall. Peace is located at 5847 Red Hill Rd., Whiteville.
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CGVFD Treasurer Jailed
The former treasurer and secretary of Cerro Gordo Volunteer Fire and Rescue has been charged with stealing more than $70,000 from the department over the course of ten years. Tonya Garrell King, 49, was arrested [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • The Dandelion Queen
I had a visit from royalty the other day. The Dandelion Queen burst into my office with all the energy of a Category Four hurricane, running into my outstretched arms as she has since she [Read More]
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UPDATE: One Dead Following Domestic
A gunfight between a stepfather and stepson left one man dead and another in critical condition Monday in Chadbourn. Police Chief Ken Elliott said Nathan McKinnies was dead at the scene, and an individual identified [Read More]
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Thieves Hit Mobile Home Dealer
Thieves took more than $13,000 worth of appliances and furnishings from mobile homes at a Whiteville dealership Thursday night. Lt. S. Moody of the Whiteville Police said employees at Clayton Homes on South J.K. Powell [Read More]
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City Urges Residents to Trim Trees, Bushes
While some city residents are doing fall cleanup on their lawns, Whiteville officials are asking that they pay attention to their trees and bushes, too. Whiteville Police said on social media today that bushes and [Read More]
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Drum Mallet Used on School Assault
An adolescent is facing petitions and the mother of his alleged victim was charged with disorderly conduct after a fight at Central Middle School Tuesday. Kenya McMillan, 40, of 110 W. Calhoun St., Whiteville, was [Read More]
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Lake Boil Advisory Lifted
Lake Waccamaw’s boil advisory has been lifted. The town disconnected water service to around half the customers Wednesday to make repairs. Test results today showed no sign of contaminants or residue from the periods of [Read More]
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Deputies Save Man in Courthouse
Quick action by deputies with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office saved the life of a man who collapsed in the courthouse annex Tuesday. First Sergeant Mary Wilkins and Deputy Darryl Hooker were performing bailiff duties [Read More]
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Woman Charged Hit and Run, with Assaulting Officer
Chadbourn Police have charged a woman with assaulting an officer and three counts of hit and run, resulting in serious injuries. Candy Herring Lee, 47, also known as Candy Lee, was held under $110,000 secured [Read More]
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‘Awake’ Crusade Comes to Whiteville Friday
Awake Columbus County will hold a three-night worship event starting Friday in Whiteville. Services will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 607 J.K. Powell Boulevard, behind Robinson’s Produce. David Watts and Willing [Read More]