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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 12, 2025
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Articles by Jefferson Weaver
DWI Roundup
DWI Roundup for Oct. 23-Nov. 9
Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 11, 2025
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Hardee Awarded Order of the Longleaf Pine
Shane Hardee of the N.C. Forest Service was awarded the state’s highest honor last week, the Order of the Longleaf Pine. District Forest Michael Rhodes and Chris Meggs, who recently retired from the NCFS, presented [Read More]
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Unusual Snow Passes Through; Fire Danger Increased Today
While there was virtually no accumulation, Columbus and Bladen counties had an unusual November snow Monday. The brief bout of flurries, mixed with rain in most places, may be the earliest recorded in the area. [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 10, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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Veterans Events Set for Tuesday
Veterans Day is Tuesday, and two events are scheduled to honor those who have served the country. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I. At 11 a.m. on Nov. [Read More]
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Missing Girl Found in Whiteville
A missing girl was found near Sawmill Apartments in Whiteville around noon today. Jessica Diaz, 13, of Kelly was reported missing Sunday night, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. She was last seen leaving [Read More]
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Teen Charged in Second Break-in at Vape Store
The second time wasn’t exactly the charm for a juvenile who broke into a Whiteville vape shop. Whiteville Police were called to the World Vape and Tobacco at the intersection of West Williamson and J.K. [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Me and Mister Jimmy
Note—Many folks forget that Veteran’s Day is the descendant of Armistice Day, when World War I, the “war to end all wars,” officially ended. At the request of a more modern veteran, I offer this [Read More]
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Angela Norris of the Veterans Memorial Park of America
On this week’s Columbus Connection, Jefferson has Angela Norris of the Veterans Memorial Park of America to talk about their upcoming Veterans Day Celebration on November 11th, as well as the recent improvements and future [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 7, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for November 7, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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Dumping Suspects Caught at Scene
Two men are charged with illegal dumping after they were caught red-handed unloading trash from a U-Haul truck Wednesday, the sheriff’s office reported. Jashawn Anthony Brown, 23, of 147 Godwin Trail, Chadbourn, and Shaun Khalil [Read More]
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Dollar General Robbed at Gunpoint
A man robbed the North Whiteville Dollar General at gunpoint Tuesday, making off with an undisclosed amount of cash. Deputies were called to the store at 2448 James B. White Highway North just before 8 [Read More]
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County Flirts with Drought Conditions
The most recent update from the N.C. Drought Monitor shows Columbus County and much of Southeastern North Carolina is abnormally dry. Columbus shares the designation with Robeson and parts of Bladen, Brunswick and Pender counties. [Read More]
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One Jailed After Standoff
No injuries were reported after a standoff lasting more than an hour in Whiteville Thursday. Jimmy Elroy Scott was taken into custody after allegedly threatening Whiteville Police and a victim. Chief Paul Rockenbach said police [Read More]