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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for December 5, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Friday, December 5, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)
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Theft Charge Dropped in Byrd Case
Columbus County Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd saw his larceny charge dropped in a Bladen County theft case. Court records show that the Bladen County District Attorney’s Office decided to dismiss the single charge of larceny [Read More]
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Basketball Roundup: Pack Top Gators, Knights Win
Pack Recovers to Take Win WHITEVILLE — Whiteville overcame a sluggish start to crush East Columbus 55-32 Thursday night in boys basketball. The Gators jumped out on the Wolfpack 7-2 early, forcing the Pack to [Read More]
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Christmas Events Cancelled, Reset
The forecast for rain through Sunday led organizers to change plans for several parades set for this weekend. Chadbourn and Lake Waccamaw cancelled their parades for Saturday. Lake Waccamaw also cancelled the community tree lighting [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for December 5, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for December 4, 2025
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Friday Turkey Shoot Cancelled
Friday’s turkey shoot at the Veterans Memorial Park of America has been cancelled due to the forecast rain. The shoot is tentatively scheduled to go on Saturday night at 6:30 p.m., depending on the weather. [Read More]
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Fair Bluff Woman Charged for Assaulting Baby
Police have charged a woman with abusing her three-month-old infant after he was discovered to have multiple broken bones. Serenity Isabel Hayes, 24, of 2029 Main St., Apt. 302, Fair Bluff, was arrested Dec. 3 [Read More]
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Trojans Down Whiteville Girls 61-26
SHALLOTTE—West Brunswick’s Lady Trojans got off to an early start and never looked back in defeating Whiteville in basketball 61-26 Tuesday night. Ja’kya Johnson led West Brunswick with 17 points and Tameya Thomas added 14 [Read More]
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East Bladen Boys Lose, Girls Win Against North Brunswick
Offense Plagues EBHS ELIZABETHTOWN– East Bladen’s boys basketball team continued dealing with its problem of creating offense as the Eagles fall to North Brunswick 68-31. Three of the four quarters, the Eagles failed to score [Read More]
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Ice Skating Rink Closed Friday, Saturday
The ice skating rink at Garrell Depot in Tabor City will be closed Friday and Saturday due to the forecast rain. The rink will reopen Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and [Read More]
CCN Weather Update
Lake Cancels Christmas Events
Due to the expected rain Friday and Saturday, Lake Waccamaw has cancelled the Christmas tree lighting and celebration and Saturday’s parade. The tree will be lit at 5 p.m., but other activities have been cancelled [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for December 4, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for December 3, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
Business
BCC to Offer Accelerated Childcare Certification
Bladen Community College is one of 16 schools tapped for a new accelerated program designed to increase the number of childcare professionals in the state. The N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is [Read More]
Business
Grant to Fund Rail Spur at Tabor City
A $500,000 grant will provide a railroad spur to one of the county’s strongest industries, possibly opening the way for more jobs in the Tabor City area. Rep. Brenden Jones said the grant from the [Read More]