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Chase Suspect Fights Troopers
A high speed chase in the rain led to the arrest of a Las Vegas man Thursday after he fought with troopers. Joseph Paul SIngletary, 36, of Las Vegas, Nev., was held under $25,000 secured [Read More]
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Drug, Child Abuse Charged after Chase
A Whiteville woman faces 30 charges ranging from drugs to child abuse and traffic offenses after a high speed chase across state lines. Quasheima Reeves, 27, had three children under the age of two in [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for July 14, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for July 14, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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Sunday Crash Kills One; Firefighter Hurt on Way
One man died when his motorcycle struck an SUV near Clarkton Sunday morning, and a firefighter en route to the wreck was injured in an unrelated crash. Raykwan Jennell Davis rammed his Kawasaki motorcycle into [Read More]
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One Drowned at Lake Tabor
The body of a drowning victim has been recovered at Lake Tabor. Rescue crews found the individual just before 6:00 p.m. today. The victim’s name has not been released. This is a developing story.
COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Community Spirit Among First Responders, and Violence Against Immigration and Customs Enforcement
In this edition of The Columbus Connection Jefferson talks about a tragedy where our first responders really showed their community spirit. He also delves into the growing problem of violence against Immigration and Customs [Read More]
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The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for July 12, 2025
The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for July 12, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 11, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for July 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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Johnson Gets 15-20 Years for Standoff, Shooting
The man who barricaded himself in a Bolton home and exchanged gunfire with law enforcement will serve 15 to 20 years in prison after a plea deal in Columbus County Superior Court. Gregory Johnson, 49, [Read More]
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Nearly 100 Animals Seized in Hallsboro Case
In what investigators are calling “one of the most significant animal cruelty investigations in county history,” a Hallsboro woman faces 94 charges after nearly 100 animals were seized from inhumane conditions. Deborah Ross Dahl, 70, [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for July 11, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for July 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 10, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for July 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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Cumbee to Speak to Genealogical Society
Crusoe native and historian Archie Cumbee will be the next speaker Saturday at the Southeastern Genealogical Society. Cumbee was born in Columbus County and lived in Crusoe Island until his family moved near the town [Read More]
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Three Jailed in Chadbourn Theft Ring
Three suspects are behind bars and a fourth is being sought after a string of thefts in Chadbourn Police Chief Ken Elliott said the arrests Wednesday morning came after weeks of work by CPD. Anthony [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for July 10, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for July 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
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Woman Charged with Fake Sex Assault Claim
A false claim of sexual assault led to the arrest of a local woman July 1. Emma Paige Ward, 21, of 509 Fair Bluff Rd., Tabor City, was charged with a single count of making [Read More]