A Raleigh man got what he apparently wanted when he refused to leave the Columbus County Detention Center Wednesday: more time in jail. Babatunde Okunsokan, 27, of Raleigh, was charged with two counts of second [Read More]
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CCN Weather Update for FriYAY Friday August 15, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. No weather worries with Freedom Insurance. For home, car, boat, or whatever you need, Freedom can [Read More]
Building a Robust Data Security Program Organizations face unprecedented data security challenges in today’s digital landscape. Threat actors continuously evolve their tactics while regulatory requirements grow increasingly complex. A robust data security program requires more [Read More]
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News Briefs for August 14, 2025 A woman was jailed for allegedly assaulting a deputy with her shoe Sunday morning. Karen Buffkin, age 37, of Swamp Fox Highway, was charged with a single count of [Read More]
A star baseball player at East Columbus who was on his way to work died in a single vehicle crash on Canal Cove Road at Lake Waccamaw today. Landyn Jacobs, 17, was en route to [Read More]
Columbus County inmates are making a difference on area roadways, Sheriff Bill Rogers said. The Statewide Misdemeanant Confinement Program (SMCP) allows inmates from the county jail to clean up roadways under the supervision of detention [Read More]
Five people are now charged in the murder of 11-year-old A’Kyri Bell at Myrtle Beach. The following individuals are facing charges of unlawful conduct toward a child: Lakesha Burnett, 34 (two counts) $40,000 bond. Alantis [Read More]
It’s been a big year for puppies and kittens – and that is bad news for Columbus Animal Protective Services. The shelter is once again at maximum capacity, according to a social media post. APS [Read More]
One person was seriously injured in a crash on Canal Cove Road this morning (Thursday) at Lake Waccamaw. The early morning wreck reportedly involved a work truck. Lake Waccamaw Town Spokesperson Meredith Parker said the [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for August 14, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
CCN Weather Update for Thursday August 14, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. No weather worries with Freedom Insurance. For home, car, boat, or whatever you need, Freedom can provide [Read More]
MOVIE REVIEW – The Naked Gun (2025): A Hilarious, If Familiar, Return to Form By Anthony Ferrara The challenge of reviving a beloved, iconic comedy franchise like The Naked Gun is immense. How do you [Read More]
News Briefs for August 13, 2025 Wayne Joseph Keinzle, 31, of 95 Lake Park Dr., Chadbourn, was taken into custody Aug. 8. He faces one count each of felony negligent child abuse inflicting serious injury [Read More]
Signups are open through Aug. 29 for Whiteville Parks and Recreation football and cheer for ages 7-12. Cost for football is $38.50 for city residents and $48.50 for kids from the county. Cheerleading signup fee [Read More]
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