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‘Mrs. B’ Grant Applications Open

June 19, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on ‘Mrs. B’ Grant Applications Open

Eastern North Carolina nonprofits supporting education, health and human services can apply for grants from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment beginning June 20. The endowment, which is a fund of the North Carolina Community Foundation, will [Read More]

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CCS-A Students Advance in History Contests

June 19, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCS-A Students Advance in History Contests

Contributed Students from Classical Charter Schools of America (CCS-A) are earning recognition at both the state and national levels in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) youth history contests. The SAR is a non-profit [Read More]

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Missing Boys Found Safe

June 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Missing Boys Found Safe

Two boys were reunited with their mother after Wednesday spending the night in a tree stand, according to the sheriff’s office. The boys were reported missing just before 9 a.m. Wednesday at their home on [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 19, 2025

June 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 19, 2025

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 18, 2025

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General Assembly Update for June 17, 2025

June 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on General Assembly Update for June 17, 2025

This report is a compilation of media and legislative reports as well as conventional interviews. A bill in the General Assembly would take away local authority to regulate developments like the Old Lake Road plan [Read More]

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Juneteenth Events Set for Area

June 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Juneteenth Events Set for Area

Thursday is Juneteenth, marking the anniversary of when slaves in Texas became the last to find out they had been freed in 1865. M<Any professional and government offices will be closed for the holiday. Thursday [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 18, 2025

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Shelter Overflowing; Adoptions Urged

June 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Shelter Overflowing; Adoptions Urged

There is no room left at the Columbus County Animal Shelter. On Monday alone, 50 new animals came in, including some strays and others turned over by their owners. The Animal Protective Services Facebook page [Read More]

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Farmers Urged to File Crop Acreage Reports

June 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Farmers Urged to File Crop Acreage Reports

After spring planting is complete, agricultural producers should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline. July 15 is a major deadline [Read More]

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Whiteville AAA All-Stars Top South Columbus  7-4

June 17, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on Whiteville AAA All-Stars Top South Columbus  7-4

By Tommy Taylor CCN Sports      Whiteville All-Stars defeated South Columbus All-Stars 7-4 in baseball on Thursday. Whiteville struck first in the top of the first inning when Landen Singletary tripled to centerfield and Easton [Read More]

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Bladen County AAA All-Stars Earn Berth In State Tournament

June 17, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on Bladen County AAA All-Stars Earn Berth In State Tournament

By Tommy Taylor CCN Sports The Bladen County AAA All-Stars have clinched a spot in the Division 2 AAA-State Tournament. They earned the spot by getting to the semi-finals of the District 2 regional tournament [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Big Plans, Baseball and Snapbrim hats

June 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • Big Plans, Baseball and Snapbrim hats

We had big plans, the Old Man and I, but they didn’t quite work out like we expected. Papa loved baseball, especially what I call “hungry” baseball, the minor leagues, where  the players are still [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 17, 2025

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 17, 2025

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CCN Radio News –Afternoon Report for June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News –Afternoon Report for June 16, 2025

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