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City Moving Along on Canal Street Drainage

June 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on City Moving Along on Canal Street Drainage

City officials and R.J. Corman Railroad are closer to improving stormwater runoff in downtown Whiteville. At their meeting Tuesday (June 10), Whiteville City Council will hear an update from City Manager Darren Currie on efforts [Read More]

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Bridge To Honor Fallen Officer

June 9, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Bridge To Honor Fallen Officer

A ceremony and bridge dedication Friday will honor a fallen local officer. Franklin Dale “Frankie” Perritte died in a car crash while pursuing a felony suspect in Cumberland County in 1995. Perritte was with the [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • 12,050 Days

June 7, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • 12,050 Days

It was just another Saturday in June. The corn was tall, but cried out for mercy in the heat. The only clouds in the sky gave but the faintest hope of a late afternoon thunderstorm. [Read More]

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Attorney Etheridge Loses Law License

June 6, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Attorney Etheridge Loses Law License

Attorney Tabitha Etheridge has been stripped of her law license after failing to respond to two complaints before the bar association. Etheridge practiced family law in Whiteville. The order from the state bar association said [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 6, 2025

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Whiteville Second Grade Parents Turn Out for Last Day

June 6, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Whiteville Second Grade Parents Turn Out for Last Day

Parents of second graders turned out for a stylish sendoff today for Whiteville Primary students headed for Elementary next year. Pack parents painted the boulder at front of the school, and had a special guest [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 6, 2025

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The Columbus Connection – Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers

June 6, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Columbus Connection – Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers

On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson talks with Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers about the changes he’s made at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office since he was appointed, as well as strategies for [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 5, 2025

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Trafficking, Weapons Charges Filed Against Green Acres Man

June 5, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Trafficking, Weapons Charges Filed Against Green Acres Man

A drug suspect had a modified AR-15 loaded with armor-piercing rounds when he was arrested May 29. Dalvin Davonta Smith, 24, of 515 Pine Circle Dr., Tabor City, was held under $250,000 secured bond on [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 5, 2025

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 4, 2025

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Senior Citizen Beaten, Left in Woods

June 4, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Senior Citizen Beaten, Left in Woods

A Williamson Road man was severely beaten by an unknown assailant Friday, then dragged in to a wooded area and left. Dep. S. Lee reported that the sheriff’s office responded to a call about an [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 4, 2025

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Online Services Down for County Water Customers

June 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Online Services Down for County Water Customers

County water customers are being required to pay their bills in person at the utilities office while new software goes online. A notice via the county’s website says that upgrades to the utility department’s computer [Read More]

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Field Damaged, Cat Missing After Break-in

June 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Field Damaged, Cat Missing After Break-in

Someone broken into a home, released the family cat, left a shirt, and may have damaged a field near Tabor City Friday, without stealing anything of value. A resident of the home in the 100 [Read More]

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