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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 3

June 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 3
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Developer Wants 4,500 New Homes Near Lake

June 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Developer Wants 4,500 New Homes Near Lake

Developers want to bring 4,500 new homes to an area north of Lake Waccamaw. The plan by Advance Land and Timber LLC received a positive endorsement from the planning board last week. The Planned Unit [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 3, 2025

June 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Morning Report for June 3, 2025

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for June 2, 2025

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Columbus Plans Independence Day Events

June 2, 2025 Crystal Faircloth Comments Off on Columbus Plans Independence Day Events

With Independence Day only about a month away, several towns in Columbus County are gearing up for fourth of July events. From the East to the West end, fireworks, fundraisers, and golf cart rides are [Read More]

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Animal Abuse Investigated After Facebook Post

June 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Animal Abuse Investigated After Facebook Post

Charges are pending after a woman allegedly performed a medical procedure on a dog in May. The sheriffโ€™s office reported that a tip through the county website claimed a Hallsboro woman performed unspecified medical procedures [Read More]

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WPD Opens Community Survey

June 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on WPD Opens Community Survey

Whiteville Police want to know what concerns the community. Chief Paul Rockenbach said today that WPD is asking residents to participate in a community survey to find out more about what citizens like, dislike and [Read More]

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Team Effort Saves Overdosed Puppy

June 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Team Effort Saves Overdosed Puppy

Deputies, Whiteville Rescue and Animal Protective Services worked together to save a puppy that allegedly overdosed with his owner Friday. The sheriffโ€™s office reported that deputies were called to 8 Bryson Drive around 7:30 p.m. [Read More]

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Friday Storms Trash Trees, Knock Out Power

May 31, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Friday Storms Trash Trees, Knock Out Power

Trees were damaged, power was knocked out and some minor roof damage was reported Friday evening when a line of storms rolled through Columbus County, producing three tornado warnings and one unconfirmed tornado between Evergreen [Read More]

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Reported Tornado Touched Down in Western Columbus County

May 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Reported Tornado Touched Down in Western Columbus County

First responders are clearing trees from roads in western Columbus after a reported tornado touched down. There are unconfirmed reports of damage in Evergreen and Cerro Gordo, as well as the Chadbourn area. Areas from [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for May 30, 2025

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One Charged in Tuesday Killing

May 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on One Charged in Tuesday Killing

A Bolton man is being held under no bond after allegedly killing another man in Sandyfield Tuesday. Quashaun Freeman, 28, was taken into custody in a Raleigh apartment complex Thursday, Sheriff Bill Rogers said in [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Morning Report for May 30, 2025

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for May 29, 2025

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City Launches Senior Calling Program

May 29, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on City Launches Senior Calling Program

Seniors, disabled people and shut-ins can now get a daily phone call from Whiteville Police. The โ€œWe Call, We Careโ€ program started this week, Chief Paul Rockenbach said. Subscribers will be called every day at [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for May 29, 2025

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