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Elections

Primary Ballot Lineup Set

December 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

The March Primary ballot will be a short one in Columbus, since multiple nominations are not contested. Democrat candidates were lacking in the filing for the 2026 primaries. In several races, there will not be [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Early Report for Dec. 23

December 23, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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Hospital Puts Restrictions On Visitors

December 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Columbus Regional is prohibiting visitors under age 12 and requiring masks for all other visitors. The increased number of influenza, RSV and COVID-19 led to the tightened rules, CRHS announced today. ”We want our patients [Read More]

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WPD Investigating Rash of Car Break-ins

December 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Thieves have been scoring big in recent days in the city of Whiteville, hitting unlocked vehicles and even stealing two. Lt.  Scott Moody of the Whiteville Police said the thieves are taking advantage of unlocked [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 22

December 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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CCN Radio News — Early Report for Dec. 22

December 22, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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The Good News for Dec. 20 — Audio

December 20, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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Filings Close; Several Races Unopposed

December 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Filing for the 2026 elections closed at noon today, and a number of races will likely be decided in the March Primary. Republicans dominated the filing period, with only a handful of democrats filing for [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Traditions New and Old

December 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Almost every year, folks talk about starting “new” traditions. The term always bugs me a little – a “new” tradition is like the first annual anything.  By its nature, a tradition has gone on for [Read More]

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EBHS Girls Rout Hobbton

December 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

East Bladen Girls 56, Hobbton 11 ELIZABETHTOWN—East Bladen Girls scored the first 52 points of the game Thursday night, routing Hobbton 55-1 at home. The Eagles jumped out on the Wildcats 35-0 in the first [Read More]

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Fisherman Dies in White Marsh

December 19, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A Beaverdam man died while fishing in White Marsh near Whiteville Thursday morning. Charles D. Godwin, 72, was found floating under the bridge on U.S. 74, in the area near Red Hill Road known as [Read More]

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Downtown Water Main Break May Stop Service

December 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A broken water main at Main and Mill streets may cause problems and outages in the downtown Whiteville area. The city posted on social media and through the Whiteville Alert system that the break is [Read More]

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SCC Recognized for Prison Diploma Work

December 18, 2025 Staff Report 0

Southeastern Community College has been recognized for helping prison inmates prepare for life outside. After more than doubling its High School Equivalency Test pass rate in 2025 over the previous year, SCC was awarded a [Read More]

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Girl Found Safe

December 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Almost 24 hours after she disappeared, Jettie Edwards was found hiding in a large bale of hay near her home. ”She’s healthy and safe,” said Sheriff Bill Rogers just after 7:30 p.m. Jettie had taken [Read More]

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Search Continues for Girl

December 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Between 100 and 200 people helped with a ground search today (Wednesday) in Lees Lake, scouring the area where Jettie Edwards disappeared Tuesday night. Sheriff Bill Rogers said a helicopter, drones and a private airplane [Read More]

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First Child Flu Death for Season Reported

December 17, 2025 Staff Report 0

State officials reported the first pediatric flu-related death for the 2025-2026 flu season this week. A child in the western region of the state recently died due to complications of influenza, according to the Dept. [Read More]

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