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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (November 20th, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 20th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (Nov. 19, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 19th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
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Homes Hit by Gunfire on Wright Road
Multiple homes were hit in an apparent drive-by shooting near Tabor City Monday night. The sheriff’s office reported that Dep. D. Hilburn responded to the call after at least three homes were shot Monday. Hilburn [Read More]
Elections
Jones Elected Majority Leader
Rep. Brenden Jones of Tabor City was elected Majority Leader of the state house today (Tuesday) by an overwhelming majority of his colleagues. “This vote of confidence means so much to me, and I am [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Dirt Road Soap Opera
Almost every evening, I get home, change shoes, toss my necktie and sigh. My bride brings me a cup of coffee or a glass of tea, I mess with the dogs, she starts supper, and [Read More]
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Jones Calls on Rebuild NC Leader to Quit
The agency tasked with administering relief funds to victims of Matthew and Florence is hundreds of millions of dollars over budget, and cannot account for where the rebuilding money has gone. Rep. Brenden Jones and [Read More]
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Youth Hit in Face With Axe
A teenager was struck in the face with an axe Monday while defending his stepmother. Warrants have been issued for the male suspect in the case. Patrick Gatlin, 39, a black male, is wanted for [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (November 19th, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for November 19th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
PUBLIC SAFETY
Bladenboro Man Charged, Felony Statutory Rape
Corey Robert Heckler of Bladenboro has been charged with felony statutory rape of a child. The Bladen Sheriff’s Office said Heckler was arrested after a parent of a juvenile found inappropriate material on a child’s [Read More]
Church News
Eight Victims Remembered from the 2006 Riegelwood Tornado
Churches in Eastern Columbus County paused Sunday to remember the eight victims of the 2006 Riegelwood tornado. The storm struck a community between Old Lake Road and N.C. 87 in the predawn hours of November [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (November 18th, 2024)
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Business
Lake to Consider Inn Zoning Designations
Inns and accessory dwellings are on the agenda for Lake Waccamaw Commissioners Tuesday. In August, the board of adjustments heard an appeal from Lynn Hinnant, who wants to renovate ten rooms at the Lake Waccamaw [Read More]
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Fight Leads to Shots Fired
An altercation involving as many as ten people devolved into gunfire near Tabor City Sunday. No one was injured in the incident, the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were called to the 1300 block [Read More]
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The Good News for Nov. 15
The 17th annual Carolina Youth Challenge is Saturday (Nov. 16) in Winnabow. There’s a treeing contest at 12:30, followed by the AKC-recognized YEP training class at 2:30, bench show at 3:30, and a one hour hunt [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (November 15th, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 15th, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
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‘Above and Beyond’: WPD Lieutenant Honored
A shoplifting call turned into a life-changing mission and an award for a Whiteville Police lieutenant. Lt. Thomas Riggins was honored with a Chief’s Commendation Award by WPD Chief Doug Ipock on Tuesday at Whiteville [Read More]