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Gators Wrangled in Columbus County

May 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

It’s springtime, and love is in the air — especially for alligators. Two gators ended up being wrangled by Wildlife Enforcement officers in Columbus County over the weekend. The largest of the saurians — an [Read More]

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Loan Repayment Program Set for Rural Medical Professionals

May 16, 2025 Columbus County News 0

To encourage more health care providers to serve in rural areas, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is offering the opportunity for educational loan repayments. This program, known as the North Carolina Primary [Read More]

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Deadline May 19 for Ag Disaster Applications

May 16, 2025 Columbus County News 0

The deadline for farmers to apply for the Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program for losses in 2024 has been extended to May 19 by the N.C. General Assembly. Farmers who suffered crop losses from Hurricane [Read More]

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Ten New CWD Cases Reported; No Spread of Disease

May 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

The state will not extend the primary and secondary Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) observation areas for the upcoming deer seasons. Ten new cases of CWD were confirmed over the past year, the Wildlife Resources Commission [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for May 16, 2025

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Lake Waccamaw Town Board Meeting May 13th, 2025 – Video

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for May 15, 2025

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Brunswick EMC Announces Grant Awards

May 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC)recently awarded $88,500 to area organizations through its 2025 Community Grants program All 58 organizations have demonstrated a commitment to creating positive, lasting change across Brunswick and Columbus counties. This year’s [Read More]

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Holly Ridge Man Dies After Tabor Crash

May 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

An early morning wreck in Tabor City claimed the life of a Holly Ridge man. Phillip Ray Grant, 60, crossed the center line and struck a commercial vehicle head-on just before 5 a.m. on May [Read More]

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CCSO: Shoplifting Suspect Assaults Staff

May 14, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A shoplifter allegedly assaulted two Dollar General employees May 8 before fleeing the scene. The sheriff’s office reported that deputies were called to the Dollar General on Cronly Drive in Delco around 9:15 a.m. Staff [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for May 13, 2025

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County’s First Line of Duty Death Among Honorees Friday

May 13, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Twelve law enforcement officers from Columbus County will be honored at the sheriff’s office memorial park Friday as part of National Police Week and Peace Officer’s Memorial Day. The earliest recorded death of a local [Read More]

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