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Stolen Liquor, Drugs Found in Chadbourn Raid

March 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Stolen Liquor, Drugs Found in Chadbourn Raid

Three people were jailed after state and local agents raided a Chadbourn home last week and found hundreds of bottles of stolen liquor. N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) and Chadbourn Police announced the arrests Friday. [Read More]

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Weather Update – Monday March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Monday March 24, 2025

Hello everyone and welcome to your Monday edition of the CCN Weather Update. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters with Freedom Insurance. Life is full of surprises, but [Read More]

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March 23, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs

News Briefs for March 23, 2025   A statewide burn ban is now in effect, as well as a local burn ban. Most of Columbus County is currently in a moderate drought, with the extreme [Read More]

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Weather Update – Sunday March 23, 2025

March 23, 2025 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Sunday March 23, 2025

Greetings folks, welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Sunday March 23, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters with Freedom Insurance. Life is full of surprises, [Read More]

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Weather Update – Saturday March 22, 2025

March 22, 2025 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Saturday March 22, 2025

Greetings folks, welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Saturday March 22, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Protect what matters with Freedom Insurance. Life is full of surprises, [Read More]

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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

March 21, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on the Camper Trailer Controversy in Columbus County, and Terrorism Verus the Free Market. You don’t want to miss this edition of The Columbus Connection. [Read More]

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March 21, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs

News Briefs for March 21. 2025   A statewide burn ban is now in effect, as well as a local burn ban. That rain yesterday did very little to alleviate the drought conditions in our [Read More]

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911 Called After Woman Threatened

March 21, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on 911 Called After Woman Threatened

  A North Whiteville woman called 911 after she was allegedly threatened by four suspects who followed her car, tried to force her off the road and threw cigarette butts at her. The victim contacted [Read More]

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The Statewide and Local Burn Ban

March 21, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on The Statewide and Local Burn Ban

A statewide burn ban is now in effect, as well as a local burn ban. That rain yesterday did very little to alleviate the drought conditions in our area, and County Fire Marshall Shannon Blackmon [Read More]

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North Carolina Closer to Becoming a Constitutional Carry State

March 21, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on North Carolina Closer to Becoming a Constitutional Carry State

  North Carolina is closer than ever to having a constitutional carry law. The senate passed its version of a bill that would not require a permit to carry a concealed weapon. The house version [Read More]

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Weather Update – Friday March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Friday March 21, 2025

Greetings folks, welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Friday March 21, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Contact Freedom today for all of your insurance needs. Their professionals [Read More]

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March 20, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs

News Briefs for March 20, 2025   In his budget proposal yesterday, Gov. Josh Stein calls for a $4 billion school construction bond. He previously touted the bond referendum in in his state of the state [Read More]

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State, County Burn Ban in Effect

March 20, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on State, County Burn Ban in Effect

Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, until further notice. Columbus County [Read More]

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Former Employee Calls out County Manager

March 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Former Employee Calls out County Manager

Updated 4 p.m. March 20 A former county finance office employee told commissioners Monday that County Manager Eddie Madden is “vindictive” and unable to separate personal disagreements from professional life. Tess Norris worked for the [Read More]

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WPD Urges Caution as Vehicle Break-ins Increase

March 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WPD Urges Caution as Vehicle Break-ins Increase

Whiteville Police are investigating a string of vehicle thefts and vehicle  break-ins in recent weeks. In a social media post, WPD urged residents to lock vehicles, remove all valuables and park in well-lit areas whenever [Read More]

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Weather Update – Thursday March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025 Christopher Cawley Comments Off on Weather Update – Thursday March 20, 2025

Greetings folks, welcome to your CCN Daily Weather Update for Thursday March 20, 2025. Happy SPRING! The Spring Equinox occurred at 5:01 AM this morning. The sun’s rays are directly on the equator, and there [Read More]

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