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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for March 19, 2025
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Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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The Good News for March 19-26
Whether you’re looking for something fun for the family, something good to eat, or to help with a good cause, there’s plenty of good news in Columbus County this week. Celebrate the Arts, [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for March 19, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for March 19, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for March 18, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 18, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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Commissioners Pass RV Rule Back to Planning
County commissioners Monday sent a proposed ordinance on recreational vehicles and campers back to the planning board for more work. Multiple speakers had signed up for public comments prior to the second reading and scheduled [Read More]
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State Ride Share Tax Begins July 1
The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network companies beginning on July 1. [Read More]
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Three Murdered in Clarkton
Three men were shot to death and another seriously injured Monday in Clarkton, according to the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office. Greg Dennis, Randy Benton and Phillip Palmer were reported shot to death in a [Read More]
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Felon Found Guilty in Repo Shooting Case
The man who shot at and threatened a repo truck driver will serve 84-113 months in prison. Ronald Allan Keaton was convicted March 12 in Columbus County Superior Court on charges of possession of a [Read More]
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CCS Whiteville Earns National Honor
Humanities Dean Jessica Lopez; Whiteville Headmaster Kimberly Patrick, Founder Baker Mitchell Jr.; Leland Headmaster Laurie Benton; Math Dean Cause-Nance. Classical Charter School of America’s tuition-free charter schools in Leland and Whiteville earned top honors for [Read More]
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Jury Convicts Washington in One Hour
After six weeks of testimony, including Darieus Rashad Washington spending hours on the stand in his own defense, a Columbus County jury returned with a guilty verdict in around an hour Monday. Washington, 23, was [Read More]
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Three Deputies Hurt After Suspect Rams CCSO Truck
Updated 3:15 p.m. Three deputies were injured after a high speed chase turned into a collision Tuesday in Chadbourn. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the incident is under investigation. The deputies were attempting to make a [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for March 18, 2025
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Jefferson Weaver• Sound of the Harvest
As I awoke the other morning to the sound of a giant vacuum cleaner, I knew it was time for the harvest. It’s been said that trees are not planted for our own benefit, but [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for March 17, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for March 17, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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One Dead in Monday Crash
One woman is dead and two people are seriously injured after a three vehicle crash in North Whiteville Monday morning (today). The wreck occurred on N.C. 410 near Silver Spoon Road, Sgt. K. McVicker of [Read More]
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‘Death by Distribution’ Under Investigation
Fentanyl may have caused the death of a Tabor City area man early Monday. The sheriff’s office said Dep. T. Tyson responded to 4310 Will Inman Road around 3:25 a.m. to a report of a [Read More]