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Driver Injured in Bus/Truck Wreck
The driver of a Columbus County school bus was injured Wednesday when the bus and a work truck collided near Nakina. No children were on the bus at the time of the wreck, according to [Read More]
Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 19, 2025
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Shelter Reopens to Intakes After Transfer Delayed
Columbus Animal Protective services has reopened the shelter to intakes. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the shelter was closed to new arrivals due to the anticipated arrival of 34 dogs in a pending animal cruelty case. [Read More]
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Election Filing Begins Dec. 1
Filing for local, state and U.S. Congress primary races begins Dec. 1. The March 3 party primaries will determine who will be on the November General Election Ballot. If a party does not provide a [Read More]
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Schools to Share Dedicated K-9
Thanks to an anonymous donor, students in the county and city schools will soon see a new officer walking the halls. Xena, a German shepherd currently being trained to find contraband, was donated to the [Read More]
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Detention Officer Assaulted by Arson Suspect
The suspect in a Tabor City structure fire now faces additional charges after he allegedly attacked a Columbus County Detention Office. James Rico Gore, 54, was charged with assault on a law enforcement [Read More]
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Animal Shelter Hits Capacity
Intakes have been paused at Columbus Animal Protective Services, but the shelter is still open for adoptions. APS announced today (Tuesday) that they have reached full capacity. Dogs, cats, kittens and puppies are available for [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 18, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 18, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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Big Island Fire Controlled; Conditions Worsen
Forest Service crews have contained a fire off Big Island Road near Wardtown and N.C. 130, but officials are advising residents to be extremely careful and to avoid outdoor burning right now. “There is no [Read More]
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Kyla Mae Named Parade Grand Marshal
Six-year-old Kyla Mae Benton will be the grand marshal of the Whiteville Christmas Parade. Kyla was seriously injured in the car crash that killed her mother, Misty Cribb, in January. Her stepbrother Maddox Zimmerman also [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 17, 2025
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Business
Lakefront Rules on Agenda Tomorrow
Lake Waccamaw Commissioners will consider a text amendment regulating structures along the waterfront Tuesday. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance will be held at 5 p.m. in the commissioner chambers in town all at [Read More]
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Drugs Lead to Child Abuse Charge
Skipping court led to drug and child abuse charges for a Chadbourn-area man Thursday. John Warren Richardson, 52, was held under no bond, charged with failure to appear on charges of possessing stolen property, misdemeanor [Read More]
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Sex Offender Arrested Trying to Check Out Student
A registered sex offender was arrested Thursday when he was flagged by the Whiteville High School computer system. Agustin Rojas Jr., 46, of 110 Reaves Ferry Rd., Nakina, was held under a $1,000 secured bond, [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Fire Danger Increases
State Forest Service officials issued a red flag warning for fire conditions across the entire state Sunday. No burn bans have been issued locally, but fire officials are discouraging any type of outdoor burning due [Read More]
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The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for November 15, 2025
THE GOOD NEWS IS BROUGHT TO IN PART BY JOE’S WRECKER SERVICE OF WHITEVILLE The Good News — Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for November 1, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)