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CCN Radio News– Afternoon Report (October 23, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 23, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Articles by Jefferson Weaver
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District Attorney Honored by Attorney General
District Attorney Jon David was recognized by Attorney General Josh Stein Tuesday for David’s efforts to combat opioids, violent crime and child abuse. David, who is chief prosecutor for Columbus, Bladen and Brunswick counties, received [Read More]
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Comments Sought on Roundabout Project
State highway officials are seeking comments about a proposed roundabout for a busy downtown Whiteville intersection. The Department of Transportation plans to convert the intersection of Lee, Franklin, and Madison streets to a roundabout with [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • The Happiest Girl
Her roses were blooming when we said goodbye to my mother-in-law the other day. I don’t know all the varieties she had growing in front of what was her home. I know Faye Hill loved [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (October 23, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for October 23rd, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
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Trunk or Treats, Fall Festivals in High Gear This Weekend
If you’d like to add your trunk or treat event to our list for free, email jeffersonweaver@columbuscountynews.com. • Hallsboro will host a community trunk or treat and fall festival October 26 from 5-8 p.m. at [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (October 22nd, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 22nd, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
Elections
Early Voting Rolling Heavy Here
Early voting is keeping pollworkers busy in Columbus, as 6,011 Columbus residents had cast ballots by close of business Monday. Statewide, more than 1.3 million ballots have been cast. Republican and unaffiliated voters are taking [Read More]
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Fugitive Caught After 110 MPH Chase
Deputies and troopers ended a high-speed chase with tire-deflation devices Monday and arrested a fugitive from South Carolina. Kendan Quashan Crawford, 27, of Longs, S.C. was held under no bond as a fugitive and also [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (October 22, 2024)
CCN Radio News — Morning Report for October 22, 2024 (press play for audio)
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (October 17th, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 17th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
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State Reports First Flu Death for 24-25
The first flu death of the season was announced yesterday by the state. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services said in a press release that the first death of the 2024-25 flu season [Read More]
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Father Charged After Feces, Trash Found in Home of Impaired Girl
Child abuse charges have been filed against a Clarendon man after a intoxicated 14 year old girl was taken to the emergency room from a home described as “filthy”. Shannon Cartrette, 52, was arrested Monday [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (October 17, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for October 17, 2024 (Press Play for the Audio)
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (October 16, 2024)
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for October 16th, 2024. (Press Play for the Audio)
Elections
Full Ballot Awaits Voters
A full ballot awaits voters in Columbus County when early voting opens tomorrow for the November election. Early voting starts Thursday in Columbus County. Photo ID is required to cast a ballot. Free voter ID [Read More]