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News Briefs for May 1, 2025 Two people have now been charged in the April 13 shootout at Functionz in downtown Whiteville. Kapri McMillian, 34, was already in jail for the murder of Jaquez [Read More]
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Bill Passes The State House Eliminating DEI
A bill eliminating diversity equity and inclusion requirements passed the state house Wednesday, and is expected to do the same in the state senate. Rep. Brenden Jones of Columbus County introduced the bill, which would [Read More]
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‘Better Skills, Better Jobs’ Program Kicks Off at SCC
By Kaylie Simmons SCC Southeastern Community College has launched a new Better Skills. Better Jobs campaign to help more adults gain the training and skills they need to secure a better paying job and meet the needs [Read More]
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499,000 Voter Records Reviewed by State Board of Elections
The State Board of Elections has reviewed nearly 499,000 voter records across North Carolina as part of routine cleaning, as required by law. Most of those removed from the rolls were people who have not [Read More]
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Weather Update – Thursday May 1, 2025
Greetings friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Thursday May 1, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters most with [Read More]
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Murder Suspect, Woman Charged in Downtown Shooting
Whiteville Police have charged a man and woman for the shooting at a downtown gathering April 13. Kapri McMillian, 34, was already in custody for the killing of Jaquise Blanks later in the morning after [Read More]
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News Briefs for April 30, 2025 Although the dry weather has delayed the worst of mosquito-breeding season, state officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate equines against mosquito borne disease as well as rabies. [Read More]
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Dual Procedure Combines Liver Transplant, Bariatric Surgery
Mayo Clinic Minute: Dual Procedure Combines Liver Transplant, Bariatric Surgery Deb Balzer April 30, 2025 Mayo Clinic surgeons have found that an innovative approach can help patients with obesity get lifesaving care. Obesity can be a barrier [Read More]
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Fan Program Opens May 1
The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging is partnering with North Carolina area agencies on aging and local service providers to distribute fans statewide to eligible recipients through the Operation Fan Heat Relief program starting [Read More]
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‘Dire’ Circumstances When Man Plays God
You’ve likely never heard of a company called Colossal Biosciences. I hadn’t until recently. The bioengineering firm recently made headlines with its announcement that they have “de-extincted” dire wolves. They carefully scripted the story with [Read More]
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Raleigh Roundup for April 30
Information gathered from official news releases from state agencies. N.C. Chief Justice Paul Newby has announced his Commission on Professionalism awards for 2024. This award is presented annually to an individual or individuals whose contributions [Read More]
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State House Passes Stronger ICE Bill
If a bill approved by the N.C. House becomes law, sheriffs and local law enforcement will be required to cooperate with law enforcement. House Bill 318—The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act adds to HB 10, which [Read More]
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State Urges EEE, WNV, Rabies Awareness
Although the dry weather has delayed the worst of mosquito-breeding season, state officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate equines against mosquito borne disease as well as rabies. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said this week [Read More]
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The Good News April 30-May 6
Spring is off to a busy start in Columbus, and if you think last weekend was a flurry of activity, wait until you see what’s in store this week. There’s a festival, a farmer’s market, [Read More]
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Weather Update – Wednesday April 30, 2025
Greetings friends and neighbors, and good day to you! Welcome to the CCN Weather Update for Wednesday April 30, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters most with [Read More]
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CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for April 29, 2025 More than 2,800 customers were without power in Columbus County this afternoon due to equipment malfunctions, according to Duke Progress Energy. The utility said service should be completely [Read More]