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Jefferson Weaver • Common Sense and Dinosaurs

June 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Common Sense and Dinosaurs

 It was a warm, beautiful spring day when I became acutely aware of my place in the food chain. I was on a dream trapping job — exclusive access to a huge millpond with multiple [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 24, 2025

CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for June 24, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊  

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Chadbourn Boil Advisory Lifted

June 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Chadbourn Boil Advisory Lifted

Chadbourn’s latest boil advisory has been lifted. Town manager Jason Robinson said all tests came back today with no pollutants or contaminants in the town’s water supply. The town had back to back water main [Read More]

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Eighty Counts of Animal Cruelty Charged

June 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Eighty Counts of Animal Cruelty Charged

Developing Story An investigation into a veterinary surgery shown on social media has resulted in 80 charges of animal cruelty against a Hallsboro woman. Deborah Ross Dahl, 70, of 364 Pone Hill Road, was arrested [Read More]

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Man Charged After Allegedly Threatening Rabon

June 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Charged After Allegedly Threatening Rabon

A controversial piece of legislation led to an arrest after alleged death threats against State Sen. Bill Rabon. Antony Wayne Street, 44, of Supply, was initially held under $2,000 secured bond. That bond was raised [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 24, 2025

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 23, 2025

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Former HP Sergeant Charged in Drug Case

June 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Former HP Sergeant Charged in Drug Case

A retired N.C. Highway Patrol Sergeant has been charged with trafficking opiates. James Frederick “Jamie” Hinson, 46, was arrested just after 2 p.m. today and released on a $40,000 secured bond, according to warrants and [Read More]

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Vehicle Strike Kills Black Bear Near Hallsboro

June 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Vehicle Strike Kills Black Bear Near Hallsboro

Another black bear has been struck and killed on U.S. 74 near Hallsboro, the third in recent years in the same general area. Hallsboro Volunteer Fire Department was called out at 10:46 p.m. Saturday after [Read More]

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Deputy Hurt as Saturday Chase Ends in Charges

June 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Deputy Hurt as Saturday Chase Ends in Charges

The Tennessee suspect who ran from deputies and troopers is facing multiple charges after a wild chase down N.C. 120 Saturday. Justin Graham, 38, of Crossville, Tenn., was charged with driving while impaired, fleeing to [Read More]

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Solomon Center Reopens at Home

June 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Solomon Center Reopens at Home

Courtesy Amanda Irwin BGHNC For a year, whenever Columbus County children were removed from a home by law enforcement or the Department of Social Services, they often spent the night in the DSS office in [Read More]

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Evergreen Man Found Dead in Home

June 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Evergreen Man Found Dead in Home

The victim of a May assault was found dead in his home near Evergreen Friday. Arnold Nance, 70, was found dead in his home on Williamson Road Friday evening. He had apparently been dead for [Read More]

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The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for June 21, 2025

June 21, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for June 21, 2025

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 20, 2025

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Chadbourn Issues Boil Advisory

June 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Chadbourn Issues Boil Advisory

Chadbourn water customers are once again under a boil advisory, less than 24 hours after the last one was lifted. Public Works Director Steven Price said in a press release that a water main break [Read More]

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Town, WRC Seek ‘Happy Medium’ on Alligators

June 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Town, WRC Seek ‘Happy Medium’ on Alligators

Lake Waccamaw Mayor Matt Wilson said officials hope to find a “happy medium” in dealing with alligators at the lake. “There are folks who just want to kill them all, and those who don’t want [Read More]

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