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First Child Flu Death for Season Reported

December 17, 2025 Staff Report 0

State officials reported the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season this week. A child in the western region of the state recently died due to complications of influenza, according to the Dept. [Read More]

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Armed Man in Black Caught in Alleged Break-in

December 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

The suspect in a Saturday night break-in was carrying a handgun and dressed in black, according to the sheriff’s office. Jesus Rojas, 23, was held under $2,500 secured bond, charged with second degree trespassing, resisting [Read More]

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Searchers Resume Hunt for Teen

December 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Search crews were back out in the Hallsboro Road South area this morning, seeking an autistic girl who disappeared Tuesday night. Jettie Edwards, 15, was last seen wearing jeans and a pink sweatshirt around 9 [Read More]

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The Good News Dec.17-23, 2025

December 17, 2025 Crystal Faircloth 0

Columbus County ushered in Christmas loud and proud over the last couple of weekends, but there are still a few events left to take advantage of until Santa Claus finally comes to town. Give, volunteer, and [Read More]

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Search Underway for Missing Girl

December 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Crews are searching for a teenaged girl who wandered away from home on Hallsboro Road South  around 9 p.m. Jettie Edwards, 15, is a white female. She weighs 105 pounds and stands 5’1” tall. Jettie [Read More]

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Bolton Man Named as Crash Victim

December 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Whiteville Police have identified the man who died in a single vehicle wreck on U.S. 74 today (Monday). Anthony Shannon Arp, 44, of Bolton died when he wrecked in the westbound lane near Exit 242, [Read More]

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One Dead in Monday Crash

December 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Developing Story One person is dead after a single vehicle crash on U.S. 74 this morning (Monday). Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said the driver’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. [Read More]

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Whiteville Boys Pull Out Close Game Against Eagles

December 14, 2025 Tommy Taylor 0

Whiteville Boys 56, EBHS 45 WHITEVILLE – In boys’ basketball, Whiteville struggled to get the offense going but it was enough as the Wolfpack defeated East Bladen 56-45 on Friday night. The Pack jumped out [Read More]

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East Bladen Tops Whiteville in Girls Play

December 14, 2025 Tommy Taylor 0

East Bladen Girls 61, Whiteville 48 WHITEVILLE–Ariel Cromartie came back from a shoulder injury like nothing happened, scoring 30 points to lead the Eagles to a 61-48 victory over Whiteville Friday night. The game was [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec.12

December 12, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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County, City Schools on Two Hour Delay Monday

December 12, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

  The frigid forecast for Monday has led both county and city school systems to delay the starting bell Monday. Columbus County and Whiteville City Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday due [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 12

December 12, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 11

December 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 11

December 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 10

December 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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Boys and Girls Homes Unveils New Logo, Mission Statement

December 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

By Amanda Irwin BGHNC  Boys and Girls Homes is proud to announce its new logo and mission statement. In a process that began in February with multiple focus groups, on-campus voting on different logo iterations [Read More]

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