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County Schools Note Major Improvements in Academic Achievement, Growth

September 3, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on County Schools Note Major Improvements in Academic Achievement, Growth

By Kelly Jones CCS Public Information Officer The Columbus County School system is celebrating significant improvement across the district in the 2024-25 school year, marking a milestone in student achievement, school performance, and graduation success. [Read More]

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NCDOT Nearing Completion on Project Honoring Fallen Troopers

September 3, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on NCDOT Nearing Completion on Project Honoring Fallen Troopers

Courtesy NCDOT RALEIGH – Officials will soon complete an effort to name bridges for 23 state troopers killed in the line of duty who were not previously honored. The N.C. Department of Transportation, the agency responsible [Read More]

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The True Price of Bad Roads and Why Governments Must Act

September 3, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on The True Price of Bad Roads and Why Governments Must Act

Everyone notices potholes on daily commutes and cracks that can swallow small tires. Some stretches of road are so uneven that they feel like riding a rollercoaster instead of driving. These aren’t just minor irritations; [Read More]

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Chadbourn Dangerous Dog Board to Meet

September 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Chadbourn Dangerous Dog Board to Meet

Chadbourn’s Dangerous Dog Board will meet Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The board will hear from the town’s Animal Control Officer regarding two dogs that have been deemed potentially dangerous. The board was established in 2024 [Read More]

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Harrells Man Charged in Sex Offense Case

September 3, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Harrells Man Charged in Sex Offense Case

• Suspect allegedly abused victim for years. Bladen County authorities have charged a Harrells area man with multiple sex offenses after he allegedly abused a family member for several years. Joshua Poe Hatfield, 41, is [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 3, 2025

September 3, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 3, 2025

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Weekly Podcast: The CCN Sports Update with Tommy Taylor (09.02.25)

September 2, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on Weekly Podcast: The CCN Sports Update with Tommy Taylor (09.02.25)

Welcome to the debut episode of The CCN Sports Update with Tommy Taylor. The CCN Sports Update with Tommy Taylor is a weekly highlight of the local sports action in and around Columbus County North [Read More]

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CCN Daily News Briefs for September 2, 2025

September 2, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on CCN Daily News Briefs for September 2, 2025

News Briefs for September 2, 2025   Vaping may soon be regulated in Chadbourn. Town council tonight will hear a presentation from Health Department Director Daniel Buck and Ernest Watts will address the board on [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 2, 2025

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How Can You Prevent Secondary Health Issues After an Accident?

September 2, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on How Can You Prevent Secondary Health Issues After an Accident?

Accidents can leave more than just immediate physical injuries. They can set the stage for long-term health challenges if not managed properly. Motor vehicle accidents, in particular, remain a pressing concern in the United States. [Read More]

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Unsung Heroine Topic of Next SENCGS Meeting

September 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Unsung Heroine Topic of Next SENCGS Meeting

Margaret French McLean will be the topic of the next meeting of the Southeastern Genealogical Society this Saturday. Blake Tyner will discuss the state’s little known first lady who spearheaded the restoration of the Governor’s [Read More]

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Fore! Local Golf Roundup September 2, 2025

September 2, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on Fore! Local Golf Roundup September 2, 2025

Vineyard Golf of White Lake Thundering Herd Conner Smith, Jason Spainhour, Jackson Henderson, and Jessica Wood shot -5 to win the Thundering Herd at Vineyard Golf of White Lake Thursday. Mitchell Henderson, Darren Heath, Tony [Read More]

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Jefferson Weaver • September’s Welcome

September 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Jefferson Weaver • September’s Welcome

August slunk into the shadows the other morning, hissing, spitting and licking its wounds, as September’s loving embrace rose with a sunrise worthy of song. As much as I despise the eighth month, the ninth, [Read More]

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Columbus County DWI Arrests for Aug. 25-Sept. 2, 2025

September 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Columbus County DWI Arrests for Aug. 25-Sept. 2, 2025

Following are the driving while impaired arrests reported in Columbus County for the period Aug. 25 through Sept. 2. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. All suspects are presumed innocent [Read More]

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What Subtle Risks We Often Overlook Reveal About Public Safety

September 2, 2025 Columbus County News Comments Off on What Subtle Risks We Often Overlook Reveal About Public Safety

When people think about safety, their minds often jump to obvious threats, like violent crime, natural disasters, or large-scale emergencies. Yet, for most Americans, the real challenge lies in the everyday risks that quietly shape [Read More]

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Investigation Continues in Deadly Fire; Announcement Expected Today

September 2, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Investigation Continues in Deadly Fire; Announcement Expected Today

State and local authorities are investigating Saturday’s fire that killed four children near Chadbourn, and more information is expected today. Ansley Hayes established a GoFundMe with the permission of the family to help with final [Read More]

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