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Animal Shelter Hits Capacity

November 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Animal Shelter Hits Capacity

Intakes have been paused at Columbus Animal Protective Services, but the shelter is still open for adoptions. APS announced today (Tuesday) that they have reached full capacity. Dogs, cats, kittens and puppies are available for [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 18, 2025

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

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Big Island Fire Controlled; Conditions Worsen

November 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Big Island Fire Controlled; Conditions Worsen

Forest Service crews have contained a fire off Big Island Road near Wardtown and N.C. 130, but officials are advising residents to be extremely careful and to avoid outdoor burning right now. “There is no [Read More]

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Whiteville Police Sponsor Blood Drive Friday

November 18, 2025 Staff Report Comments Off on Whiteville Police Sponsor Blood Drive Friday

Whiteville Police will be helping the American Red Cross give the gift of life Friday. A community blood drive will be held at Vineland Station downtown from 12:30 – 5 p.m. Schedule your appointment by [Read More]

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Kyla Mae Named Parade Grand Marshal

November 18, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Kyla Mae Named Parade Grand Marshal

Six-year-old Kyla Mae Benton will be the grand marshal of the Whiteville Christmas Parade. Kyla was seriously injured in the car crash that killed her mother, Misty Cribb, in January. Her stepbrother Maddox Zimmerman also [Read More]

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State Program May Help Lower Power Bills

November 18, 2025 Staff Report Comments Off on State Program May Help Lower Power Bills

Eligible Columbus County residents can potentially see major savings on the electric bills through a new program. The new Energy Saver North Carolina program is designed to make it more affordable for low- to moderate-income [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 18, 2025

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CCN Daily News Briefs for November 17, 2025

November 17, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs for November 17, 2025

News Briefs for November 17, 2025 K9 Officer Zena will soon be patrolling the halls of Columbus County City and County Schools. The drug and gun sniffing K9 was paid for by an anonymous donor [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for November 17, 2025

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

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Registration Opens at SCC

November 17, 2025 Staff Report Comments Off on Registration Opens at SCC

Spring registration is open at SCC. Prospective students and the community have a lot of options to learn a new skill, start a new career, or take a class for fun. Thanks to multiple funding [Read More]

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State Train Network Breaks Records, Officials Say

November 17, 2025 Staff Report Comments Off on State Train Network Breaks Records, Officials Say

The state-supported intercity passenger rail service experienced its single highest ridership month in 35 years of service in October, when NC By Train carried 74,400 passengers – an almost 10 percent increase over ridership in [Read More]

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Lakefront Rules on Agenda Tomorrow

November 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Lakefront Rules on Agenda Tomorrow

Lake Waccamaw Commissioners will consider a text amendment regulating structures along the waterfront Tuesday. A public hearing on the proposed ordinance will be held at 5 p.m. in the commissioner chambers in town all at [Read More]

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Bladen’s Davis Takes Second in World Peanut Championship

November 17, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on Bladen’s Davis Takes Second in World Peanut Championship

  Daryl Davis and D’s Nutz of Elizabethtown took second place in the Boiled Peanut World Championship at Murrells Inlet, S.C. Nov. 16 at Suck, Bang, Blow Bar and Grill. All proceeds from the event [Read More]

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Sex Offender Arrested Trying to Check Out Student

November 17, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Sex Offender Arrested Trying to Check Out Student

A registered sex offender was arrested Thursday when he was flagged by the Whiteville High School computer system. Agustin Rojas Jr., 46, of 110 Reaves Ferry Rd., Nakina, was held under a $1,000 secured bond, [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for November 17, 2025

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Northeastern Ends Stallions Season 56-21

November 16, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on Northeastern Ends Stallions Season 56-21

ELIZABETH CITY — Northeastern continued to be a thorn in the Columbus County football side as the Eagles defeated South Columbus 56-21 Friday night in the second round of the 3A playoffs. The Northeastern Eagles [Read More]

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