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The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for August 2, 2025
The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for August 2, 2025
Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 1, 2025
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Citizen’s Academy Accepting Applications
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Academy, scheduled to begin Sept. 16. This free, 10-week program offers citizens a behind-the-scenes look at how the Sheriff’s Office operates, with in-depth sessions [Read More]
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Program Would Fund Forestry Education
A proposed federal program would help both private companies and non-profits train a new generation of foresters. Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC) with Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) introduced the ) Jobs in the Woods Act this week. The legislation will [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 1, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 31, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for July 31, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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Goins Convicted of 2020 Killing
The man who killed his roommate and dumped his body off the N.C. 11 bridge in 2020 has been found guilty of murder. James Robert Goins was found guilty of first degree murder and armed [Read More]
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Teens Missing From Boys and Girls Home
Updated 5 p.m. July 31 Authorities are searching for a girl and boy who ran away from the Boys and Girls Home on Saturday. Bree Alexandria Phillips, 15, has dark hair and is a white [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for July 31, 2025
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Investigation Leads to Multiple Drug Seizures
Crack cocaine was seized and multiple felonies filed against a Whiteville area man afer an investigation into narcotics sales in and around Whiteville. Tammy Tabor, 65, was held under $4,500 secured bond on charges of [Read More]
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Rapist Pleads on First Day of Jury Selection
James Patrick “Pat” McCormick will serve a minimum of 60 years in prison for raping a child in 2019. Jury selection began yesterday in Columbus County Superior Court, and McCormick entered a guilty plea today [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 30, 2025
CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 30, 2025
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Jefferson Weaver • I Hate August
In an attempt to avoid stepping on a toad the other night, I inadvertently found a piece of broken glass. In the interest of keeping this column family-friendly, I will only say that it hurt, [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for July 30, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 29, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for July 29, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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Protest Permit Proposal Gets Support from Board
County commissioners on Monday expressed support for a proposal to require permits for large protests, as well as limiting where protests can take place. Commission Chair Laverne Coleman emphasized that the ordinance is not intended [Read More]