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Service Honors Lake Youth

August 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Service Honors Lake Youth

Landyn Jacobs was remembered tonight (Saturday) with a sunset service at Elizabeth Brinkley Park. The rising East Columbus High School senior died Thursday in a single vehicle wreck on Canal Cove Drive at Lake Waccamaw. [Read More]

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The Good News – Weekend Audio πŸ”Š Report for August 16, 2025

August 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News – Weekend Audio πŸ”Š Report for August 16, 2025

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 15, 2025

August 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 15, 2025

CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for August 15, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) πŸ”Š

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Public Hearings Monday on Two Developments

August 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Public Hearings Monday on Two Developments

Two planned unit developments are scheduled for public hearings Monday at the county commissioners meeting. The proposed Coleman Tract will be the site of a planned unit development with 190 single family and duplex homes, [Read More]

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USDA Urges Public to Watch for Invasive Beetle

August 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on USDA Urges Public to Watch for Invasive Beetle

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared August as Tree Check Month for Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB).Β  August is the best time of year to check for adult beetles that have emerged from trees. [Read More]

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Probationer Awaiting Trial Arrested Again

August 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Probationer Awaiting Trial Arrested Again

Citizen complaints about drug sales in Bladenboro led to the arrest of a convicted felon who was awaiting trial on other charges today (Aug. 15.) Charles Matthew Outlaw, 43 of 100 Lewis St., Bladenboro, was [Read More]

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Drug Suspect Arrested While on Bond

August 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Drug Suspect Arrested While on Bond

A repeat drug offender who was out on bond was returned to jail Wednesday after another drug arrest. Julia Rebecca Jordan, 42, was held under no bond, charged with simple possession of narcotics. She was [Read More]

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Raleigh Man Jailed for Refusing to Leave Jail

August 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Raleigh Man Jailed for Refusing to Leave Jail

A Raleigh man got what he apparently wanted when he refused to leave the Columbus County Detention Center Wednesday: more time in jail. Babatunde Okunsokan, 27, of Raleigh, was charged with two counts of second [Read More]

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Early Morning Crash Kills Lake Youth

August 14, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Early Morning Crash Kills Lake Youth

A star baseball player at East Columbus who was on his way to work died in a single vehicle crash on Canal Cove Road at Lake Waccamaw today. Landyn Jacobs, 17, was en route to [Read More]

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Five Face More Charges in Child Murder

August 14, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Five Face More Charges in Child Murder

Five people are now charged in the murder of 11-year-old A’Kyri Bell at Myrtle Beach. The following individuals are facing charges of unlawful conduct toward a child: Lakesha Burnett, 34 (two counts)Β  $40,000 bond. Alantis [Read More]

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Shelter Hits Maximum Capacity Again

August 14, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shelter Hits Maximum Capacity Again

It’s been a big year for puppies and kittens – and that is bad news for Columbus Animal Protective Services. The shelter is once again at maximum capacity, according to a social media post. APS [Read More]

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Serious Injuries After Lake Wreck

August 14, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Serious Injuries After Lake Wreck

One person was seriously injured in a crash on Canal Cove Road this morning (Thursday) at Lake Waccamaw. The early morning wreck reportedly involved a work truck. Lake Waccamaw Town Spokesperson Meredith Parker said the [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 14, 2025

August 14, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 14, 2025

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Whiteville Parks and Recreation Cheer, Football Signups Set

August 13, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville Parks and Recreation Cheer, Football Signups Set

Signups are open through Aug. 29 for Whiteville Parks and Recreation football and cheer for ages 7-12. Cost for football is $38.50 for city residents and $48.50 for kids from the county. Cheerleading signup fee [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 13, 2025

August 13, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for August 13, 2025

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for August 13, 2025

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