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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 14, 2025
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Jefferson Weaver • The Hunt for Fall’s Peace
The tulip poplar in my front yard changed clothes last week. Seemingly overnight, the leaves went from green to brown and yellow. A stiffening breeze Saturday meant the leaves began falling in earnest, adding to [Read More]
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SNAP Benefits Load Friday, State Says
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) expects to process full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments by Friday morning (today). Approximately 600,000 households should see the full benefit amount loaded on [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 14, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 13, 2025
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One Dead After N.C. 87 Wreck
Developing story A driver died after apparently tried to avoid a dead animal on N.C. 87 near the county line this morning. Traffic was tied up for hours after the crash, which occurred just before [Read More]
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Crews on Scene of N.C. 87 Crash
Developing story Fire and rescue crews are working on a major crash in the 4500 block of N.C. 87 in Riegelwood. Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue posted on social media that traffic is being delayed, and lane closures [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 13, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 12, 2025
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DWI Roundup
DWI Roundup for Oct. 23-Nov. 9
Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]
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October Gambling Numbers Continue to Rise
October was a big month for Egamblers in North Carolina, as they placed more than $811 million in online bets. The state Lottery Commission released its October numbers today (Nov. 12). Between Oct. 1 and [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 12, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 11, 2025
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New Prostate Treatment Used at CRHS
A new surgery technique is being used to improve the outcome of prostate surgery in Columbus County. Columbus Regional Healthcare System is among the first in the region to offer Aquablation® therapy with the new [Read More]
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Hardee Awarded Order of the Longleaf Pine
Shane Hardee of the N.C. Forest Service was awarded the state’s highest honor last week, the Order of the Longleaf Pine. District Forest Michael Rhodes and Chris Meggs, who recently retired from the NCFS, presented [Read More]
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Unusual Snow Passes Through; Fire Danger Increased Today
While there was virtually no accumulation, Columbus and Bladen counties had an unusual November snow Monday. The brief bout of flurries, mixed with rain in most places, may be the earliest recorded in the area. [Read More]