Following is a partial transcript of this week’s episode of the Columbus Connection podcast. For the full program, follow The Columbus Connection with Jefferson Weaver on Spotify. Click the link on this website for more. [Read More]
The International Paper fluff plant in Riegelwood has been purchased by American Industrial Partners (AIP), according to a press release from the company. AIP is a “focused industrials investor,”, according to its website. The firm [Read More]
Two residential developments have been put on hold or stopped entirely after county commissioners signaled a possible shift regarding planned unit developments at their Aug. 18 meeting. Paloma II would have brought 10,000 homes to [Read More]
A Bladenboro man will serve up to 53 years in prison on child sex offense charges. Jessie Lee Dixon, 73, was convicted of two counts each of indecent liberties with a minor and sexual battery [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for August 22, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
The Chadbourn Police officer hurt in a crash Wednesday is recovering, and the suspect is still at large. CPD Officer Grady Corder was injured after colliding with another vehicle that had been clipped by the [Read More]
They say rivalries bring out the best in sports and the most recent West Bladen-East Bladen Girls Volleyball match proved that old saying to be true. The undefeated Knights had to go to five sets [Read More]
East Columbus Downs Whiteville 3-2 in Soccer: East Bladen-West Bladen tie 0-0 On Thursday, rivals in both counties clashed on the field for some great soccer. At Lake Waccamaw, the Gators got the best of [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for August 21, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
The investment firm, American International Partners, has purchased International Paper in Riegelwood for $1.5 billion. AIP announced in a press release that they were purchasing IP’s Global Cellulose Fibers Division, which produces pulp used for [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for August 21, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
High school sports are warming up as volleyball and soccer action kicks in before the start of school. In girl’s volleyball Tuesday, the Lady Knights defeated West Columbus 3-0 in Dublin. West Bladen dominated all [Read More]
The so-called ‘mini-budget’ approved by the legislature and signed by Gov. Josh Stein provides funding for 40 new DMV license examiners, in hopes of reducing wait times and complaints with the beleaguered agency. The N.C. [Read More]
Developing Story A wanted suspect led a chase from Chadbourn into Robeson County Wednesday, causing a crash that injured a police officer and a civilian motorist. Chadbourn Police Chief Ken Elliot said officers got a [Read More]
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for August 21, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊
When I get to Heaven someday, I want to look up Noah and ask him why in the … world … he didn’t swat those mosquitoes while he had a chance. It won’t matter anymore, [Read More]
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