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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for July 22, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for July 22, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio 🔊)
Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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New Officer Dies Hours After Swearing-in
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is in shock after a newly sworn-in detention officer die two hours into his first tour of duty. The officer, whose name has not been released, was sworn into at [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 21, 2025
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Bladen Investigating Two Deaths
A Clarkton area woman was found dead in a stuck car with an intoxicated man and a toddler Friday, according to the Bladen Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the 100 block of Leach Bryant [Read More]
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Speeding Enforcement Effort Kicks Off
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program and law enforcement agencies statewide are launching a weeklong initiative called “Speeding Catches Up With You” to crack down on speeding. Today through July 27, drivers can expect to see [Read More]
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Commissioners Meeting Postponed Due to Lack of AC
The Columbus County Commissioners have postponed this week’s meeting due to a lack of air conditioning in the county office building. Commission Chair Laverne Coleman said a lightning strike during one of the recent storms [Read More]
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WPD Charges One in Murder, Shooting
Whiteville Police have charged a man with murder and attempted murder after Friday’s shooting at Sawmill Apartments. Andre Lionel Barr, 41, is in the county detention center under charges of murder and attempted murder, WPD [Read More]
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One Dead, One Critical After Shooting
One person was pronounced dead at the hospital and another was transported with critical injuries after a Friday night shooting at Sawmill Apartments in Whiteville. Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said police received almost simultaneous [Read More]
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The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for July 19, 2025
The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for July 19, 2025
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Two Shot at Sawmill Apartments
Developing story. Two individuals were shot at the Sawmill Apartments Friday evening (today), Whiteville Police said. One of the patients was airlifted with critical injuries, according to WPD Chief Paul Rockenbach. A large law enforcement [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – NC State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey Talks About Scams, and Homeowner Programs
On this edition of The Columbus Connection Jefferson sits down with NC State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey for a wide-ranging discussion about fraud and scams, a program that helps homeowners better prepare for severe [Read More]
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Green Acres Raid Jails Two
Two men were arrested and narcotics seized after a raid on a Green Acres community home June 14. Michael Jermaine Strickland, 41, was held under a $10,000 secured bond on charges of trafficking in cocaine, [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 18, 2025
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Elections
Races Line Up for November Ballot
Contested races are on tap for several towns in Columbus in November’s municipal elections. Filing closed today at noon at the county board of elections office. While several municipalities had no candidates to file except [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for July 18, 2025
• Don’t forget — Robert Nealey’s Barbecue Plate Sale for African Missions is today. Animal Protective Services Paws, Music and Moonlight is tomorrow at 7 p.m. CCN Radio News – Morning Report for July 18, [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 17, 2025
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