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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 13, 2025

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 12, 2025

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ADR Improves Response with Foam System

June 12, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on ADR Improves Response with Foam System

For years, Acme Delco Riegelwood Fire Rescue (ADR) has faced problems with flammable materials. The thousands of commercial trucks move through the east end of Columbus every day. There’s also a concentration of industrial facilities [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 12, 2025

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Big Crowd Speaks Out Against Proposal

June 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Big Crowd Speaks Out Against Proposal

Around 200 people turned out Tuesday to speak out against a planned development for Old Lake Road between Lake Waccamaw and Buckhead. Bay Branch LLC wants to build 4,531 homes on 1,000 acres between Union [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 11, 2025

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Woman Charged in Cinderblock Attack, Shooting

June 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Woman Charged in Cinderblock Attack, Shooting

A Whiteville area woman is being held under no bond after allegedly smashing another woman’s windshield with a cinderblock, then shooting her twice. Andrenaishia Davis, 19, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon,  discharing [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 10, 2025

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 10, 2025

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Rape, Indecent Liberties Charged

June 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Rape, Indecent Liberties Charged

Whiteville Police have charged a man with having sexual relations with an underage girl. Norman Isiah Greenleaf, 32, of Brunswick, was charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor, statutory rape, and failure to appear [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 9, 2025

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Tuesday Meeting Set for Old Lake Project

June 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Tuesday Meeting Set for Old Lake Project

Developers will host a meeting Tuesday (June 10) at 6 p.m. to provide more details on a proposed 4,500 home development near Lake Waccamaw. The property, located roughly between Union Chapel Baptist Church and the [Read More]

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City Moving Along on Canal Street Drainage

June 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on City Moving Along on Canal Street Drainage

City officials and R.J. Corman Railroad are closer to improving stormwater runoff in downtown Whiteville. At their meeting Tuesday (June 10), Whiteville City Council will hear an update from City Manager Darren Currie on efforts [Read More]

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Bridge To Honor Fallen Officer

June 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bridge To Honor Fallen Officer

A ceremony and bridge dedication Friday will honor a fallen local officer. Franklin Dale “Frankie” Perritte died in a car crash while pursuing a felony suspect in Cumberland County in 1995. Perritte was with the [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • 12,050 Days

June 7, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • 12,050 Days

It was just another Saturday in June. The corn was tall, but cried out for mercy in the heat. The only clouds in the sky gave but the faintest hope of a late afternoon thunderstorm. [Read More]

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The Good News – Weekend Audio🔊 Report for June 7, 2025

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