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Election Filing Begins Dec. 1

November 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Filing for local, state and U.S. Congress primary races begins Dec. 1. The March 3 party primaries will determine who will be on the November General Election Ballot. If a party does not provide a [Read More]

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Schools to Share Dedicated K-9

November 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Thanks to an anonymous donor, students in the county and city schools will soon see a new officer walking the halls. Xena, a German shepherd currently being trained to find contraband, was donated to the [Read More]

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Detention Officer Assaulted by Arson Suspect

November 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

The suspect in a Tabor City structure fire now faces additional charges after he allegedly attacked a Columbus County Detention Office. James Rico Gore, 54, was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer and [Read More]

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Turkey Farm Positive for HPAI

November 19, 2025 Staff Report 0

A turkey breeding operation in Wayne County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The positive sample was first identified by the N.C. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh. [Read More]

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CCN Radio News โ€” Morning Report for November 19, 2025

November 19, 2025 Jeff Allen Jones 0

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Animal Shelter Hits Capacity

November 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Intakes have been paused at Columbus Animal Protective Services, but the shelter is still open for adoptions. APS announced today (Tuesday) that they have reached full capacity. Dogs, cats, kittens and puppies are available for [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 18, 2025

November 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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Big Island Fire Controlled; Conditions Worsen

November 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Forest Service crews have contained a fire off Big Island Road near Wardtown and N.C. 130, but officials are advising residents to be extremely careful and to avoid outdoor burning right now. โ€œThere is no [Read More]

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Whiteville Police Sponsor Blood Drive Friday

November 18, 2025 Staff Report 0

Whiteville Police will be helping the American Red Cross give the gift of life Friday. A community blood drive will be held at Vineland Station downtown from 12:30 – 5 p.m. Schedule your appointment by [Read More]

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Kyla Mae Named Parade Grand Marshal

November 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Six-year-old Kyla Mae Benton will be the grand marshal of the Whiteville Christmas Parade. Kyla was seriously injured in the car crash that killed her mother, Misty Cribb, in January. Her stepbrother Maddox Zimmerman also [Read More]

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State Program May Help Lower Power Bills

November 18, 2025 Staff Report 0

Eligible Columbus County residents can potentially see major savings on the electric bills through a new program. The new Energy Saver North Carolina program is designed to make it more affordable for low- to moderate-income [Read More]

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CCN Radio News โ€” Morning Report for November 18, 2025

November 18, 2025 Jeff Allen Jones 0

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 17, 2025

November 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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Registration Opens at SCC

November 17, 2025 Staff Report 0

Spring registration is open at SCC. Prospective students and the community have a lot of options to learn a new skill, start a new career, or take a class for fun. Thanks to multiple funding [Read More]

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Lakefront Rules on Agenda Tomorrow

November 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Lake Waccamaw Commissioners will consider a text amendment regulating structures along the waterfront Tuesday. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance will be held at 5 p.m. in the commissioner chambers in town all at [Read More]

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Tabor Talk for Nov. 19

November 17, 2025 Staff Report 0

By Cynthia Nelson Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce We sure are getting close to Thanksgiving. It seems like each year we tend to move into Christmas right after Halloween.ย  Nothing wrong with that at [Read More]

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