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Missing Child Rescued from ‘Predator’

September 30, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Missing Child Rescued from ‘Predator’

A Mount Olive community teen was rescued from a man authorities called a “predator” after he allegedly took the child from her Columbus County home. Brian Keith Riley, 64, is being held in the Cumberland [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 30, 2025

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CCN Daily News Briefs for September 29,2025

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News Briefs for September 29, 2025 An Oak Island man is charged with three counts of first degree murder and eight of attempted murder after a shooting in Southport Saturday. Nigel Edge, age 40, allegedly [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 29, 2025

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

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Two Arrested in Mobile Home Dealer Theft Ring

September 29, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Two Arrested in Mobile Home Dealer Theft Ring

Two suspects are in jail and more arrests are pending in a two-state theft ring that targeted mobile home dealers and construction sites. Elvis Geronimo Oxendine Jr., 29,  and Deanna Marie Lambert, both of Lumberton, [Read More]

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Saturday Shooting Leaves One Hurt

September 29, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Saturday Shooting Leaves One Hurt

A North Whiteville shooting sent one man to the hospital and a convicted felon to jail Saturday. Frederick Lavone Canady, 49, of 91 Pridgen Acres, Clarkton, is being held under no bond. The sheriff’s office [Read More]

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Weather Delays EBHS Game; Play Held 14-12 in 3rd

September 29, 2025 Tommy Taylor Comments Off on Weather Delays EBHS Game; Play Held 14-12 in 3rd

ELIZABETHTOWN — Rain and lightning were not kind to the teams of Hobbton and East Bladen as weather halted the game Friday,  14-12 with East Bladen leading with 7:16 in the third quarter.  The game [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 29, 2025

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County Stands Down on Imelda

September 28, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on County Stands Down on Imelda

While some heavy rain not associated with Tropical Storm Imelda could be seen here, Columbus officials are going out of storm mode. “Forecast confidence has increased that Tropical Depression No. 9 will remain offshore and [Read More]

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CCN Daily News Briefs for September 28, 2025

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News Briefs for September 28, 2025   Southeastern Community College recently added three new members to the board of trustees. Brett Burroughs, a Williams Township native, Michael Powell, a Hallsboro native and retired educator, and [Read More]

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The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for September 27, 2025

September 27, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for September 27, 2025

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CCN Daily News Briefs for September 26, 2025

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News Briefs for September 26, 2025 The National Weather Service is closely watching two tropical systems in the Atlantic. There is the potential for some kind of impacts on our area early as Monday. The [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 26, 2025

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CCSO Seeks Break-in Suspect

September 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on CCSO Seeks Break-in Suspect

Detectives are searching for a suspect who allegedly tried but failed to break into vehicles in the Mollie/Iron Hill area. Sheriff Bill Rogers said residents should never leave valuables of any kind in your vehicle, [Read More]

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Union Football Player Discharged

September 26, 2025 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off on Union Football Player Discharged

A Union High School football player airlifted to New Hanover Novant has been discharged with no serious injuries. Play came to a halt last night at East Columbus as the Gators and Spartans went head [Read More]

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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 26, 2025

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