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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 30, 2025
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Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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Missing Child Rescued from ‘Predator’
A Mount Olive community teen was rescued from a man authorities called a “predator” after he allegedly took the child from her Columbus County home. Brian Keith Riley, 64, is being held in the Cumberland [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Yellow Ribbons of Hope
The yellow ribbons are gone now, like the little boy none of us really knew. Buddy Myers today may be a truck driver, like his beloved Great Uncle John; he might be a soldier, possibly [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 29, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for September 29, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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Two Arrested in Mobile Home Dealer Theft Ring
Two suspects are in jail and more arrests are pending in a two-state theft ring that targeted mobile home dealers and construction sites. Elvis Geronimo Oxendine Jr., 29, and Deanna Marie Lambert, both of Lumberton, [Read More]
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Saturday Shooting Leaves One Hurt
A North Whiteville shooting sent one man to the hospital and a convicted felon to jail Saturday. Frederick Lavone Canady, 49, of 91 Pridgen Acres, Clarkton, is being held under no bond. The sheriff’s office [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
County Stands Down on Imelda
While some heavy rain not associated with Tropical Storm Imelda could be seen here, Columbus officials are going out of storm mode. “Forecast confidence has increased that Tropical Depression No. 9 will remain offshore and [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Hurricane Preparation, Partisan Battles in the General Assembly, and Why Iryna’s Law Might Signal the Need for Justice Reform
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson discusses Hurricane Preparation, and the Partisan Battles in the General Assembly, and why Iryna’s Law might signal the need for justice reform. This is a Columbus Connection you don’t [Read More]
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The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for September 27, 2025
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CCSO Seeks Break-in Suspect
Detectives are searching for a suspect who allegedly tried but failed to break into vehicles in the Mollie/Iron Hill area. Sheriff Bill Rogers said residents should never leave valuables of any kind in your vehicle, [Read More]
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Union Football Player Discharged
A Union High School football player airlifted to New Hanover Novant has been discharged with no serious injuries. Play came to a halt last night at East Columbus as the Gators and Spartans went head [Read More]
Business
Parkway Hearings Postponed Due to Weather
Due to forecasted weather for North Carolina and South Carolina early next week, the department has postponed the upcoming public hearings for Carolina Bays Parkway Extension. NCDOT and SCDOT are proposing to extend Carolina Bays [Read More]
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Warrants Allege Drug Trafficker Starved Dog to Death
Warrants show an alleged drug trafficker starved a dog to death, in addition to dealing cocaine and MDMA. Antonio Ward, 39, with addresses of 80 Ward Village Drive and 602 Rough Horn Rd., Evergreen, is [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 25, 2025
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SCC Adds Three to Trustee Board
Southeastern Community College recently added three new members to the board of trustees. Long time educator, finance enthusiast joins board Brett Burroughs, a Williams Township native, was sworn in as one of three new Board [Read More]
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Corrected: Some Football Games Pushed up to Tonight
With the likelihood of severe weather Friday evening, two area football games have been rescheduled for tonight (Thursday). East Columbus will host the Union Spartans tonight at 7 p.m. at the Swamp. West Columbus meets [Read More]