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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 17, 2025
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Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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Lakefront Rules on Agenda Tomorrow
Lake Waccamaw Commissioners will consider a text amendment regulating structures along the waterfront Tuesday. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance will be held at 5 p.m. in the commissioner chambers in town all at [Read More]
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Drugs Lead to Child Abuse Charge
Skipping court led to drug and child abuse charges for a Chadbourn-area man Thursday. John Warren Richardson, 52, was held under no bond, charged with failure to appear on charges of possessing stolen property, misdemeanor [Read More]
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Sex Offender Arrested Trying to Check Out Student
A registered sex offender was arrested Thursday when he was flagged by the Whiteville High School computer system. Agustin Rojas Jr., 46, of 110 Reaves Ferry Rd., Nakina, was held under a $1,000 secured bond, [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Fire Danger Increases
State Forest Service officials issued a red flag warning for fire conditions across the entire state Sunday. No burn bans have been issued locally, but fire officials are discouraging any type of outdoor burning due [Read More]
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The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for November 15, 2025
THE GOOD NEWS IS BROUGHT TO IN PART BY JOE’S WRECKER SERVICE OF WHITEVILLE The Good News — Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for November 1, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 14, 2025
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Jefferson Weaver • The Hunt for Fall’s Peace
The tulip poplar in my front yard changed clothes last week. Seemingly overnight, the leaves went from green to brown and yellow. A stiffening breeze Saturday meant the leaves began falling in earnest, adding to [Read More]
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SNAP Benefits Load Friday, State Says
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning (today). Approximately 600,000 households should see the full benefit amount loaded on [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 13, 2025
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One Dead After N.C. 87 Wreck
Developing story A driver died after apparently tried to avoid a dead animal on N.C. 87 near the county line this morning. Traffic was tied up for hours after the crash, which occurred just before [Read More]
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Crews on Scene of N.C. 87 Crash
Developing story Fire and rescue crews are working on a major crash in the 4500 block of N.C. 87 in Riegelwood. Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue posted on social media that traffic is being delayed, and lane closures [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 12, 2025
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DWI Roundup
DWI Roundup for Oct. 23-Nov. 9
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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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 11, 2025
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Hardee Awarded Order of the Longleaf Pine
Shane Hardee of the N.C. Forest Service was awarded the state’s highest honor last week, the Order of the Longleaf Pine. District Forest Michael Rhodes and Chris Meggs, who recently retired from the NCFS, presented [Read More]