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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (January 8, 2025)
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Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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Season’s End
I kept watching the clock, but I knew in my heart there wasn’t time. It was the last day of deer season, which in my business really just means it’s about a half-day at work, [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (January 7, 2025)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for January 7, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (January 7, 2025)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for January 7, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (January 6, 2025)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for January 6, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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County 911 Being Rerouted
County 911 Being Rerouted Columbus County is experiencing problems with the 911 system, and calls are being routed through Bladen County. Columbus County Emergency Services Director David Ransom said calls are still being answered and [Read More]
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The Good News for January 3, 2025
Bundle up and get outside – even if you missed the first day hike at Lake Waccamaw, you have two more opportunities to get some fresh air and enjoy the outdoors today. • The Museum [Read More]
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State Auditor Cautions Governor on Hurricane Plans
State Auditor Dave Boliek was sworn in Wednesday, and as he promised in his campaign, got right to work. After his election, Boleik told Carolina Journal that the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (January 3, 2025)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for January 3, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (January 2, 2025)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for January 2, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
Business
Burn Season Begins
Where there is smoke, there is usually fire, and some of those fires are beneficial. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is gearing up for its controlled burn season, which runs January through August. People who live [Read More]
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New State Laws Go Into Effect
Several new bills became law Jan. 1, while others are still on hold pending litigation. Several of the new laws went on the books after the Republican-dominated legislature overrode vetoes by former Gov. Roy Cooper. [Read More]
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Fund Established for Trooper’s Family
Friends and coworkers have established a fund for the family of Master Trooper Anthony Godwin, who died Tuesday. Godwin, 35, apparently experienced a medical problem while off duty. He leaves behind his wife Heather and [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (January 1, 2025)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for January 1, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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Trooper, Columbus Native Dies
A well-known State Trooper died Tuesday of an apparent medical condition while at the Outer Banks. Anthony Godwin, 35, was a Master Trooper with the N.C. Highway Patrol. He patrolled Columbus and Brunswick counties. “Master [Read More]
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Vandals Raise Confederate Flag on City Property
Someone raised a variant of the Confederate flag on the pole at the Whiteville city entry. The flag was removed by Whiteville Police, Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder said. “This was not done by the [Read More]