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CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 21, 2025
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Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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Former Employee Calls out County Manager
Updated 4 p.m. March 20 A former county finance office employee told commissioners Monday that County Manager Eddie Madden is “vindictive” and unable to separate personal disagreements from professional life. Tess Norris worked for the [Read More]
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WPD Urges Caution as Vehicle Break-ins Increase
Whiteville Police are investigating a string of vehicle thefts and vehicle break-ins in recent weeks. In a social media post, WPD urged residents to lock vehicles, remove all valuables and park in well-lit areas whenever [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for March 20, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for March 19, 2025
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The Good News for March 19-26
Whether you’re looking for something fun for the family, something good to eat, or to help with a good cause, there’s plenty of good news in Columbus County this week. Celebrate the Arts, [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for March 19, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for March 18, 2025
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Commissioners Pass RV Rule Back to Planning
County commissioners Monday sent a proposed ordinance on recreational vehicles and campers back to the planning board for more work. Multiple speakers had signed up for public comments prior to the second reading and scheduled [Read More]
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State Ride Share Tax Begins July 1
The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network companies beginning on July 1. [Read More]
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Three Murdered in Clarkton
Three men were shot to death and another seriously injured Monday in Clarkton, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. Greg Dennis, Randy Benton and Phillip Palmer were reported shot to death in a [Read More]
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Felon Found Guilty in Repo Shooting Case
The man who shot at and threatened a repo truck driver will serve 84-113 months in prison. Ronald Allan Keaton was convicted March 12 in Columbus County Superior Court on charges of possession of a [Read More]
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CCS Whiteville Earns National Honor
Humanities Dean Jessica Lopez; Whiteville Headmaster Kimberly Patrick, Founder Baker Mitchell Jr.; Leland Headmaster Laurie Benton; Math Dean Cause-Nance. Classical Charter School of America’s tuition-free charter schools in Leland and Whiteville earned top honors for [Read More]
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Jury Convicts Washington in One Hour
After six weeks of testimony, including Darieus Rashad Washington spending hours on the stand in his own defense, a Columbus County jury returned with a guilty verdict in around an hour Monday. Washington, 23, was [Read More]
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Three Deputies Hurt After Suspect Rams CCSO Truck
Updated 3:15 p.m. Three deputies were injured after a high speed chase turned into a collision Tuesday in Chadbourn. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the incident is under investigation. The deputies were attempting to make a [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for March 18, 2025
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