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Armed Man in Black Caught in Alleged Break-in

December 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

The suspect in a Saturday night break-in was carrying a handgun and dressed in black, according to the sheriff’s office. Jesus Rojas, 23, was held under $2,500 secured bond, charged with second degree trespassing, resisting [Read More]

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Searchers Resume Hunt for Teen

December 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Search crews were back out in the Hallsboro Road South area this morning, seeking an autistic girl who disappeared Tuesday night. Jettie Edwards, 15, was last seen wearing jeans and a pink sweatshirt around 9 [Read More]

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Search Underway for Missing Girl

December 16, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Crews are searching for a teenaged girl who wandered away from home on Hallsboro Road South  around 9 p.m. Jettie Edwards, 15, is a white female. She weighs 105 pounds and stands 5’1” tall. Jettie [Read More]

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Bolton Man Named as Crash Victim

December 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Whiteville Police have identified the man who died in a single vehicle wreck on U.S. 74 today (Monday). Anthony Shannon Arp, 44, of Bolton died when he wrecked in the westbound lane near Exit 242, [Read More]

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One Dead in Monday Crash

December 15, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

Developing Story One person is dead after a single vehicle crash on U.S. 74 this morning (Monday). Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach said the driver’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. [Read More]

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EBHS Stomps WBHS Girls

December 14, 2025 Tommy Taylor 0

East Bladen 58, West Bladen 16 ELIZABETHTOWN –East Bladen defeated West Bladen for the 29th straight time with a 58-16 beating Tuesday night. Ariel Cromartie scored 19 points and Sana’a Singletary added17 in the blowout. [Read More]

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The Good News — Weekend Audio Report for December 13, 2025

December 13, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

THE GOOD NEWS IS BROUGHT TO IN PART BY JOE’S WRECKER SERVICE OF WHITEVILLE The Good News — Weekend Audio  Report for December 13, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)  

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County, City Schools on Two Hour Delay Monday

December 12, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

  The frigid forecast for Monday has led both county and city school systems to delay the starting bell Monday. Columbus County and Whiteville City Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday due [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 12

December 12, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 11

December 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for Dec. 11

December 11, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for Dec. 10

December 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

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Boys and Girls Homes Unveils New Logo, Mission Statement

December 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

By Amanda Irwin BGHNC  Boys and Girls Homes is proud to announce its new logo and mission statement. In a process that began in February with multiple focus groups, on-campus voting on different logo iterations [Read More]

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Whiteville Sweeps Vikings in Hoops Action

December 10, 2025 Tommy Taylor 0

Whiteville 72, West Columbus 26 CERRO GORDO – Whiteville jumped out to a 20-5 start and never looked back in cruising to a 72-26 beating of West Columbus. West Columbus started the second quarter with [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • Two Brothers on a Rooftop

December 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

 The big old house was cold, but the brothers were warm on that Christmas Eve when the little boy saw Santa Claus. He was always a curious child, and it sometimes amazed him so many [Read More]

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Woman Eggs Bus Driver, CCSO Says

December 10, 2025 Jefferson Weaver 0

A Whiteville woman was jailed Monday after she allegedly boarded a school bus and egged the driver. Celenia Vitanza, 41,  of 402 W. Williamson St., Whiteville was charged with simple assault and trespassing on a [Read More]

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