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Coach Talk: Zay Best
Whiteville High School is blessed to have so many great young athletes. They excel on the fields and on the courts. Zay Best is no exception. Zay will be attending Livingstone College in the fall [Read More]
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EBHS’ Ward scores 11 points as East All-Stars Defeat West, 97-85
East Bladen’s Nene Ward hit double figures with 11 points as the East Girls defeated the West All-Stars Monday 97-85 in the N. C. Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game. The turning point in the game [Read More]
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Jefferson Weaver • Taking Sides on Sesame Street
When I was a little kid, I watched Sesame Street. If you are of a certain age, I’d bet ten to one odds on a nickel you remember the theme song, where the kids were [Read More]
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Bond Raised to $40,000 for Mother
The mother accused of abusing her infant son saw her bond raised to $40,000 Tuesday. Katelyn Regina Hinson, 21, of 569 Beaver Dam Rd., Clarendon, was originally released on a $1,500 unsecured bond, according to [Read More]
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for July 22, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for July 22, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio 🔊 )
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Detectives Watch Drug Sale, Arrest Dealer
Detectives arrested a Chadbourn man after observing him make an alleged “hand to hand” drug transaction July 16. Rymeek Ziquan Freeman. 18, of 315 Huffman St., Chadbourn was held under no bond, according to detention [Read More]
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County Schools Go ‘Phone-Free’
Columbus County Schools will all be phone free spacees when classes start back next month. The school board has approved a new policy requiring all students in grades 9-12 leave their telephones in “Yondr” pouches [Read More]
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Woman Charged with Abusing Baby
Detectives have charged a woman with abusing her infant son. Katelyn Regina Hinson, 21, of 569 Beaver Dam Rd., Clarendon, was released on a $1,500 unsecured bond, according to Detention Center reports. She was charged [Read More]
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New Officer Dies Hours After Swearing-in
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is in shock after a newly sworn-in detention officer die two hours into his first tour of duty. The officer, whose name has not been released, was sworn into at [Read More]
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Bladen Investigating Two Deaths
A Clarkton area woman was found dead in a stuck car with an intoxicated man and a toddler Friday, according to the Bladen Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the 100 block of Leach Bryant [Read More]
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Speeding Enforcement Effort Kicks Off
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program and law enforcement agencies statewide are launching a weeklong initiative called “Speeding Catches Up With You” to crack down on speeding. Today through July 27, drivers can expect to see [Read More]
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R-I-E-G-E-L-W-O-O-D Spells ‘Double Trouble’
Two Riegelwood Teams Head for Series in Dunn Trouble often comes in pairs and that will be the case starting this Thursday as Riegelwood’s 6-U and 8-U DYB teams invade Dunn. The tournament will [Read More]
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Football Camp Teaches Skills, Discipline, and Life
On Saturday, local kids came out for the second annual Free Football and Skills Camp sponsored by Fitgang@7gang Academy and the Chester McGlockton Scholarship Foundation. The camp was held at Central Middle School in Whiteville. [Read More]
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WPD Charges One in Murder, Shooting
Whiteville Police have charged a man with murder and attempted murder after Friday’s shooting at Sawmill Apartments. Andre Lionel Barr, 41, is in the county detention center under charges of murder and attempted murder, WPD [Read More]
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One Dead, One Critical After Shooting
One person was pronounced dead at the hospital and another was transported with critical injuries after a Friday night shooting at Sawmill Apartments in Whiteville. Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said police received almost simultaneous [Read More]
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Two Shot at Sawmill Apartments
Developing story. Two individuals were shot at the Sawmill Apartments Friday evening (today), Whiteville Police said. One of the patients was airlifted with critical injuries, according to WPD Chief Paul Rockenbach. A large law enforcement [Read More]