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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 20, 2025
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Lady Gators Win; East Boys Fall
LAKE WACCAMAW — East Columbus boys basketball team came out in the season opener looking for a victory against West Bladen. What they got was a buzzsaw as the Knights crushed East Columbus 68-32. Jackson [Read More]
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Powell Bill Funds Announced
The N.C. Department of Transportation is distributing more than $185.6 million in State Street Aid to the 508 qualified municipalities that participate in the Powell Bill program. The annual allocation is disbursed to cities and [Read More]
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Driver Injured in Bus/Truck Wreck
The driver of a Columbus County school bus was injured Wednesday when the bus and a work truck collided near Nakina. No children were on the bus at the time of the wreck, according to [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 20, 2025
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Lake Waccamaw’s Town Board Meeting for November 2025
The Town of Lake Waccamaw had their Town Board Meeting on November 18th, 2025. You can watch the meeting in its entirety at below, or on the CCTV YouTube Channel at www.ColumbusCountyTV.com.
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 19, 2025
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Shelter Reopens to Intakes After Transfer Delayed
Columbus Animal Protective services has reopened the shelter to intakes. Sheriff Bill Rogers said the shelter was closed to new arrivals due to the anticipated arrival of 34 dogs in a pending animal cruelty case. [Read More]
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Election Filing Begins Dec. 1
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
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
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 [Read More]
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Turkey Farm Positive for HPAI
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 [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 19, 2025
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Animal Shelter Hits Capacity
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
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Big Island Fire Controlled; Conditions Worsen
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. “There is no [Read More]