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Testimony Continues in 2019 Triple Slaying

September 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Testimony is continuing in the first degree murder trial of Prentiss McDuffie in Columbus County Superior Court. McDuffie and Demarius Washington were arrested for the deaths of Alexis Ciprian Trujillo, 5; his mother Nancy Trujillo [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • When Your Country Needs You

September 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Someone commented a while back that she liked my business card holder. I explained to her that it is much more than just a pedestrian piece of desk furniture: it’s a reminder of when our [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 10, 2025

September 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 9, 2025

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Strangers, Veterans Gather to Honor Local Marine

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Both war and peacetime veterans came together today to honor a local Marine that none of them knew. Corby Ward Jr., 77, died in a nursing home in August. He is survived by his sister, [Read More]

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Handgun Seized After Juvenile Removed from Home

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Deputies confiscated a handgun after a juvenile was removed from a home Monday. A resident of the home on Maple Lane near Chadbourn called 911 after finding the Glock 43 Monday evening. The sheriff’s report [Read More]

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Man Accidentally Shot on Snake Island Road

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A man is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the same home where his father was killed in 2022. Normal Foggan called 911 just before 4 a.m. Monday, according to a sheriff’s report. Foggan told [Read More]

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Barefoot Child Found Beside Road; Mother Charged

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Deputies charged a woman with misdemeanor child abuse after her daughter was found walking down a roadside Sunday, crying and barefoot. Dusty Brooke Earp, 28, of 9542 Andrew Jackson Hwy., Cerro Gordo, was charged with [Read More]

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Burger Battle Week Two: Etna Diner

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

By Justin Williamson Week Two of the Whiteville Area Burger Battle takes us to the Etna Diner. This is a local establishment that has garnered a huge following over the years. Let’s dive into a [Read More]

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Cause of Deadly Fire Unknown

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

The cause of the fire that killed four sisters Aug. 30 is still undetermined, according to a release from the sheriff’s office and fire marshal. Kalani, Kendall, Josephina and Sophia Melvin died when fire ripped [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 9, 2025

September 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 8, 2025

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Roadblock Delays Fire Response

September 8, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A family with a newborn baby is staying with relatives after a dryer caught fire at a Kelly’s Trail home Sunday night. Response from fire departments was delayed due to a blocked roadway onto the [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 8, 2025

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Storms Sunday Brings Wind, Water

September 7, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Brief, heavy rains and high winds blasted through Columbus County today (Sunday), dropping more than three inches of rain in some areas. Meteorologist Christopher Cawley’s weather station on College Street in Whiteville showed 3.37 inches [Read More]

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Park, Community to Honor Veteran

September 7, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A Sidney native who loved hot dogs, hamburgers and vanilla milkshakes will be buried with military honors Tuesday, thanks to the Veterans Memorial Park and the community. Corby P. Ward, 77, was a U.S. Marine [Read More]

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