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Missing Man’s Remains Identified in 2021 Disappearance

November 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Missing Man’s Remains Identified in 2021 Disappearance

The remains of a Clarkton man who disappeared in March 2021 have been identified in Laurinburg. Brandon McDonald disappeared March 25, 2021. His wrecked vehicle was later found in Laurinburg. The skeletal remains were found [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 28, 2025

November 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 28, 2025

CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

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Thanksgiving Closings and Schedule Changes

November 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Thanksgiving Closings and Schedule Changes

All county and municipal offices will be closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. There will be no county trash pickup on Thursday. All Thursday customers will be serviced Friday, and Friday customers will be serviced [Read More]

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Soules Trappers Take 13 Beaver So Far; More Work Planned

November 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Soules Trappers Take 13 Beaver So Far; More Work Planned

Trappers have removed 13 beavers from the Soules Swamp in Whiteville, and work is continuing as part of efforts to improve drainage downtown. Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder told City Council on Tuesday that work [Read More]

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Man Charged in Elder Abuse Case

November 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Man Charged in Elder Abuse Case

• The report said the victim had repeatedly wandered away from home while in Gaskins’ care. Deputies have charged a Chadbourn area man with neglect of an elderly woman. Marshall Lenue Gaskins, 70, of 174 [Read More]

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David Will Not Seek Reelection

November 25, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on David Will Not Seek Reelection

  District Attorney Jon David will not seek reelection. David said Tuesday that he will not sign up for another term in office when candidate filing starts Monday. He endorsed Jenna Earley, the lead assistant [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Tuesday, November 25, 2025

November 25, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Tuesday, November 25, 2025

CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

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UPDATED: Mother, Boyfriend Charged with Rape of Girl

November 25, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on UPDATED: Mother, Boyfriend Charged with Rape of Girl

• Male suspect is awaiting charges for 2020 abuse of infant. The mother of a child has been charged with allowing her daughter to be raped by the mother’s boyfriend. Mary Angie Barnhill, 39, and [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 24, 2025

November 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 24, 2025

CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 24, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

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Shooter Sought in East End

November 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shooter Sought in East End

Deputies are searching for a female suspect who may have fired a shot during a disturbance in Riegelwood Friday. Deputies were called to Mookie Lane around 7:40 p.m., the report said. The caller to 911 [Read More]

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Suspect Sought in Construction Scam

November 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Suspect Sought in Construction Scam

Detectives are seeking leads about an alleged contractor fraud suspect. The sheriff’s office said the victims in the case paid the contractor an $1,800 cash deposit for repairs on a Hunter Avenue home in 2021, [Read More]

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Thanksgiving Seatbelt Crackdown Underway

November 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Thanksgiving Seatbelt Crackdown Underway

Lower gas prices mean more people on the roads this year for the Thanksgiving holiday, traditionally one of the busiest travel days of the year. With millions expected to travel on North Carolina roads this [Read More]

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Hurricane Response ‘Was a Disaster,’ Auditor Says

November 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Hurricane Response ‘Was a Disaster,’ Auditor Says

As hurricane season winds down, a storm is building over State Auditor Dave Boliek’s exhaustive report on the N.C. Office of Resilience and Recovery (NCORR). NCORR was established to funnel relief funds to homeowners in [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 21, 2025

November 21, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 21, 2025

CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

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Jury Finds Child Molester Guilty

November 21, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jury Finds Child Molester Guilty

A Columbus County jury took less than an hour to find Cleon Cortez guilty of child sex crimes today (Nov. 21). Cleon Cortez, 53, was found guilty of taking indecent liberties with a minor and [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Why I’m Thankful

November 21, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Why I’m Thankful

I love Thanksgiving. The holiday is all too often forgotten, what with Halloween barely wrapping up before Santa Claus starts slamming Merry Commercialmas in everyone’s face, with a shopping day or two thrown in between. [Read More]

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