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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 26, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 25, 2025
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WRC: Don’t Feed (or Fear) the Bears
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) advises that black bears’ eating behavior alters in the late summer through fall. They significantly increase their food consumption to prepare for the colder months when natural food is [Read More]
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SCC Adds Three to Trustee Board
Southeastern Community College recently added three new members to the board of trustees. Long time educator, finance enthusiast joins board Brett Burroughs, a Williams Township native, was sworn in as one of three new Board [Read More]
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Corrected: Some Football Games Pushed up to Tonight
With the likelihood of severe weather Friday evening, two area football games have been rescheduled for tonight (Thursday). East Columbus will host the Union Spartans tonight at 7 p.m. at the Swamp. West Columbus meets [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 25, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 24, 2025
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DWI Roundup for Sept. 17-24, 2025
Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]
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Clayton Man Charged in Columbus Firearm Theft
Johnston County deputies recovered 20 weapons taken from a Columbus County home when they arrested a Clayton man on stolen firearms charges, the Columbus Sheriff’s Office said. Larry Christopher Norris, 47, of Englewood Drive, Clayton [Read More]
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Tennis Roundup: South Brunswick Blanks Knights 9-0; Pack Falls
SBHS Vs. WBHS In Boiling Springs, South Brunswick defeated West Bladen 9-0. South Brunswick is now 6-0 in the Southeastern Conference and 9-2 overall. West Bladen falls to 4-2 in the conference and 6-2 overall. [Read More]
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Fore! Local Golf Roundup for Sept. 23
Thursday at Vineyard Golf of White Lake, 24 players took to the course for the Thundering Herd. Hutchens Glenn, Dustin Maitland, Jimmy Schultz, and Sean Burchman won with a -6 and a tiebreaker. Seth Faircloth, [Read More]
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Volleyball Roundup: South Columbus Tops Whiteville; Knights, Eagles Fall
In Tabor City, South Columbus defeated the Whiteville Wolfpack in ladies volleyball 3-0. The Stallions go to 3-2 in the Southeastern Conference and 7-9 for the season. They will host Fairmont (2-3, 4-10) on Thursday. [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 24, 2025
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City Manager Darren Currie Announces Retirement
City Manager Darren Currie announced his retirement tonight at Whiteville City Council. “It’s time,” Currie said. “I’ve worked in local government for 31 and a half years. It’s time to find something else.” Currie came [Read More]
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Soccer Roundup: Pack, Knights, Stallions Fall
Columbus In Boiling Springs Monday, the Cougars got the best of the Wolfpack in soccer 5-0. South Brunswick (2-0, 5-5-3) was led by Tristan Baker with three goals. Logan Sanders posted a goal and an [Read More]
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CGVFD Treasurer Jailed
The former treasurer and secretary of Cerro Gordo Volunteer Fire and Rescue has been charged with stealing more than $70,000 from the department over the course of ten years. Tonya Garrell King, 49, was arrested [Read More]