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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (September 23rd, 2024)
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County Eyes Vape Shops, Products
Columbus County could soon be limiting the locations of vape and tobacco shops in unincorporated areas. Commissioners instructed County Manager Eddie Madden at the Sept. 3 meeting to research ways the county could better regulate [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report (September 23rd, 2024)
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The Good News for Sept. 20
• Sunday at 4 p.m. is the kickoff for this year’s See You At the Pole rally. There will be free food, praise music, and a special message from Pastor Nate Watts at 38 White’s [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report (September 20th, 2024)
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Jefferson Weaver • Letter from a Lizard
Dear Mother, I am sure you will be surprised to see this letter, considering the last time we saw each other was during the Great Conflagration. I was relieved to see you made it out [Read More]
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Spay/Neuter Clinic Seeks Donations
The largest discount spay and neuter clinic in Southeastern North Carolina was destroyed by four feet of floodwaters in Brunswick County Monday. Fix-A-Friend is a non-profit clinic sponsored Adopt An Angel. They averaged 100 surgeries [Read More]
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CCN Radio News – Morning Report (September 20th, 2024)
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CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report (September 19th 2024)
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Commissioners to Discuss Drought Help, Shelter Power Upgrades
In a meeting that was delayed due to a major rain event that shut down the county, Commissioners on Monday will discuss assistance to farmers hit hard by the drought earlier this summer. Monday’s 6:30 [Read More]
Elections
First Absentee Ballots Go Out Friday
See Related Story: https://columbuscountynews.com/2024/09/republicans-pressure-robinson-to-drop-out-amid-new-scandal/ After delays by one lawsuit with another suit pending, along with a possible change in one gubernatorial candidate, state elections officials said today that the first absentee by mail ballots will [Read More]
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Whiteville Fire Department Collecting for Flood Victims
Whiteville firefighters are accepting donations for flood victims in Brunswick County. Cases of water, canned goods, baby supplies, dry goods, and toiletries may be brought to the Whiteville Fire Department at 120 East Columbus Street. [Read More]
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Last Two Columbus Roads Repaired
The last of nearly twenty damaged or blocked roadways in Columbus have been repaired in the wake of Monday’s rain event. Livingston Chapel Road and Old Lake Road at Woodyard in Sandyfield have been repaired [Read More]
Elections
Republicans Pressure Robinson to Drop Out Amid New Scandal
Courtesy The Carolina Journal Updated 3:10. p.m. Sept. 19 North Carolina Republicans are bracing Thursday (today) as word spreads about a damning news story looming regarding Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Sources with direct knowledge have [Read More]
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The CCN – Morning Radio News Report (September 19th, 2024)
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Turnbull Creek Closes Trail Due to Flooding
Due to flooding and high water, N.C. Forest Service officials have implemented a trail detour and closures at Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest (Elizabethtown). A detour is in place for Duncan Trail flanking Turnbull Creek. [Read More]