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Joint Effort Rescues Kitten from Drain

June 25, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Truist bank staff and Whiteville Police worked together to save a kitten from a storm drain Wednesday. Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said he and Maj. William Hinz responded to the bank after the chief’s [Read More]

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2025 State Champions: Riegelwood 6-U All-Stars Takes All

June 25, 2025 Tommy Taylor 0

Oppressive heat could not stop the Riegelwood 6-U All-Stars as they defeated Mt. Pleasant and Stanley to take home the 2025 DYB 6-U state championship Tuesday. After a loss to Mt. Pleasant, Riegelwood rebounded with [Read More]

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Deadline Friday for Thomas L. Quay Wildlife Diversity Award

June 25, 2025 Columbus County News 0

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking nominations through Friday, June 27 for the annual Thomas L. Quay Award. This award honors an individual who has made significant, long-standing commitment to, and demonstrated leadership in [Read More]

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Tabor Talk: July 4, Yam Fest planning

June 25, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

By Dianne Ward Nobles Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Next week, y’all!  Get ready for an explosive Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza scheduled for next week! We will celebrate our nation’s independence a day [Read More]

The 2024 wild turkey season was one of the best on record for North Carolina hunters (NCWRC photo)
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WRC Seeks Nominations for Small Game Award

June 25, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

The Wildlife Resources Commission is currently seeking nominations for the Lawrence G. Diedrick Small Game Award which recognizes meaningful contributions of an individual or organization that benefit North Carolina’s small game populations and/or small game habitat. This includes efforts in habitat [Read More]

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Suspect Jailed on Two-County Drug Charges

June 25, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Narcotics investigators arrested a Clarkton area man after he allegedly sold drugs to two different undercover buyers. Kenneth Bowen, 58, is being held under $550,000 secured bond on multiple charges of trafficking in opiates, possession [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 25, 2025

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Jefferson Weaver • Common Sense and Dinosaurs

June 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

 It was a warm, beautiful spring day when I became acutely aware of my place in the food chain. I was on a dream trapping job — exclusive access to a huge millpond with multiple [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 24, 2025

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Chadbourn Boil Advisory Lifted

June 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Chadbourn’s latest boil advisory has been lifted. Town manager Jason Robinson said all tests came back today with no pollutants or contaminants in the town’s water supply. The town had back to back water main [Read More]

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Eighty Counts of Animal Cruelty Charged

June 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Developing Story An investigation into a veterinary surgery shown on social media has resulted in 80 charges of animal cruelty against a Hallsboro woman. Deborah Ross Dahl, 70, of 364 Pone Hill Road, was arrested [Read More]

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Man Charged After Allegedly Threatening Rabon

June 24, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A controversial piece of legislation led to an arrest after alleged death threats against State Sen. Bill Rabon. Antony Wayne Street, 44, of Supply, was initially held under $2,000 secured bond. That bond was raised [Read More]

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Riegelwood Undefeated In NCDYB All-Star Tournament

June 24, 2025 Tommy Taylor 0

By Tommy Taylor CCN Sports   Riegelwood stayed undefeated in DYB 6-U tournament that started this weekend by defeating Fairmont. Over the weekend, the South Columbus All-Stars, also in the tournament, defeat Lumberton 18-8, Stanly [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 24, 2025

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CCN Weather Update for Tuesday June 24, 2025. This weather update is sponsored by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. When severe weather strikes, with Freedom Insurance you will always be prepared. For home, car, boat, or [Read More]

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