
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – TODAY’S FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for February 11, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs
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Business
CCN Business Spotlight – Doctor of Physical Therapy LLC
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Woman Jailed After Return Trip to Store
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for February 10, 2025
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Mortgage Fraud Investigated
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Jefferson Weaver • Cards, Flowers and Broken Hearts
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CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Monday February 10, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for February 10, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs


North Carolina Could Become a Constitutional Carry State
by Jefferson Weaver in Government 0

Republican Precinct Meetings, Convention Set
by Jefferson Weaver in Elections 0

The Good News – Weekend Audio Report for February 8, 2025
by Columbus County News in Front Page 0

Weather Update – Tuesday 2/11/2025

Weather Update – Monday February 10, 2025
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – LOCAL OBITUARIES
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Obituaries
Landis “Diesel” Eugene Sellers
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Sean Pierre Coleman
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Marilyn Dew Watkins
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Sandra Kay (Richardson) Nance
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Ray Atkins
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Weldon Timothy Faulk
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Jonny Woodrow Pridgen
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Johnnie Preston Gore
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Phillip Ray Hodge
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Michael Wayne Vause
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Carrie Mae (Powell) Blackwell
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Rex Lane Cribb
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Phyllis (Crayton) Anderson
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Cynthia “Cindy” (Lewis) Spivey
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Mary Lou (Nobles) Godwin
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Marcia Hunt (Bailey) Stevens
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Jack Thompkins
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Carol Shuman
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Sean Pierre Coleman
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Jonathan Levi Moore
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Fred Mason, Jr.
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Joann “Joan” (Porter) Hill
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Betty Ann (Hutto) Kinlaw
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Earkin Parker, Jr.
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Miriam Annette (Fipps) Hutchens
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – COMMENTARY
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Front Page
Jefferson Weaver • Cards, Flowers and Broken Hearts
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Jefferson Weaver • I Hate February
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COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary
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Jefferson Weaver • Dear Mr. President
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Jefferson Weaver • Broken Mirrors, Backup Cameras and Inverted Speedbumps
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COLUMBUS CONNECTION
The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver & NC State Oath Keeper Leader Doug Smith
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for February 11, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for February 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 10, 2025 The sheriff’s office is investigating after someone illegally took out a mortgage on a Smyrna Road property. The victim of the fraud told detectives after he was notified [Read More]

CCN Business Spotlight – Doctor of Physical Therapy LLC
CCN Business Spotlight Doctor of Physical Therapy, LLC Doctor of Physical Therapy, LLC is a private outpatient Physical Therapy practice consisting of movement experts who improve quality of life through the reduction of pain, movement [Read More]

Woman Jailed After Return Trip to Store
A woman out on bond on trespassing charges was arrested Tuesday after allegedly stealing a drink from a store where she had previously been banned. Amber Muse, 48, was charged with misdemeanor larceny, second [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for February 10, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for February 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Mortgage Fraud Investigated
The sheriff’s office is investigating after someone illegally took out a mortgage on a Smyrna Road property. The victim of the fraud told detectives after he was notified by the Veterans Administration that someone had [Read More]

Jefferson Weaver • Cards, Flowers and Broken Hearts
It was, ironically, Valentine’s Day when I once saw a broken heart worthy of the saddest country song. I do not know the young man’s name, or what ever happened to him, but he was [Read More]

Weather Update – Monday February 10, 2025
Hey folks, welcome to the Monday edition of the CCN Weather Update! Sponsoring the CCN Daily Weather Update is Freedom Insurance of Whiteville, NC. Freedom Insurance believes in providing peace of mind for you and [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for February 10, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for February 10, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 9, 2025 A fight between brothers sent one man to jail and another to the hospital Thursday night. Hermilo Guitterez fled from deputies but was captured in a cornfield. He allegedly [Read More]

Weather Update – Sunday February 9, 2025
Hey folks, welcome to the Sunday edition of the CCN Weather Update! We are brought to you today once again by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. The professionals at Freedom Insurance have your back covered in [Read More]

The Columbus Connection – Meteorologist Christopher Cawley
This Weeks The Columbus Connection (Press Play for the Audio) On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has CCN’s Chief Meteorologist Christopher Cawley in the studio to talk about the science of weather, and [Read More]

Weather Update – Saturday February 8, 2025
Greetings friends and neighbors, welcome to the Saturday edition of the CCN Daily Weather Update! Today’s weather update is brought to you by Freedom Insurance! The professionals at Freedom Insurance have your back covered in [Read More]

The Good News – Weekend Audio Report for February 8, 2025
The Good News – Weekend Audio Report for February 8, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Columbus County Night To Shine 2025
Columbus County Night To Shine 2025 CCN Christopher Cawley had a great night supporting Western Prong Baptist Church and the Tim Tebow Foundations’ Night to Shine. Local friends got to experience a night of dancing [Read More]

CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 7, 2025 Deputies working on speed enforcement Thursday arrested a man and a woman with five marijuana “joints” in an astray, MDMA pills and fentanyl at Boardman. A shooting [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for February 7, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for February 7, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Two Jailed in December Shooting
Two suspects have been arrested for a shooting that injured one man in December. Chadbourn Police working with the sheriff’s office raided two homes Thursday, according to a press release from the CPD. Officers simultaneously [Read More]

Two Jailed for Fentanyl, MDMA, Pot
Deputies working on speed enforcement Thursday arrested a man and a woman with five marijuana “joints” in an astray, MDMA pills and fentanyl at Boardman. Madison Dawn Singletary, 19, and Brantly William Hunt, 18, both [Read More]

Republican Precinct Meetings, Convention Set
Republican Convention March 20; Precinct Meetings Set The Columbus County Republican Party precinct meetings are set for Feb. 18 and Feb. 20 at the county headquarters, 107B S. Madison St., Whiteville. The convention will be [Read More]

Robeson Chase Ends at Boardman
A shooting suspect is in jail after leading deputies and troopers on a chase into Columbus County, where he was trapped near Boardman. Justus Simmons, 41, allegedly reached for a firearm when he was finally [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for February 7, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for February 7, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Weather Update – Friday February 7, 2025
Hello everyone, happy FRIDAY! Welcome to the CCN Daily Weather Update! We’re proudly sponsored by our friends at Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. No matter what your insurance needs are, Freedom Insurance can write the best [Read More]

CCN Daily News Briefs
Daily News Briefs for February 6, 2025 A Clarendon woman died Tuesday after a single vehicle crash near Tabor City. The Highway Patrol said Mary Godwin, 68, went off the right side of the [Read More]

School Fight Leads to Pepper Spray, Bite, Charges
An argument that led to a teacher being shoved resulted in two students being pepper sprayed and facing juvenile petitions Monday. The sheriff’s office reported that School Resource Officer V. Lancaster was called to West [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report February 6, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for February 6, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Child Support Leads to Chase
A suspect fleeing a child support warrant faces multiple charges pending after allegedly striking a patrol vehicle Tuesday. Shikei Daniels, 27, of 127 E. Third Ave., Chadbourn, was held under $4,000 secured bond. Detention records [Read More]

Crash Claims Clarendon Woman
The county’s second highway fatality took the life of a Clarendon woman on Tuesday. Mary Godwin, 68, died after running off the road and crashing into a culvert on Old Stake Road near Tabor City, [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for February 6, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for February 6, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Weather Update – Thursday February 6, 2025
Greetings everyone, it’s Thursday and time for the CCN Daily Weather Update! This update is brought to you exclusively by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. Contact Freedom Insurance today at 910-640-2828, and their professional experts [Read More]

CCN Daily News Briefs
Daily News Briefs for February 5, 2025 President Donald Trump’s new policies on deporting illegal aliens has sparked a flurry of rumors throughout the region. Whiteville City and Columbus County Schools issued statements that [Read More]

Columbus County Commissioners Monday Meeting
County Commissioners on Monday turned down a request to give Columbus County status as a high risk wildfire area. Shane Hardee of the Forest Service explained that the shift from moderate to high risk category [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for February 5, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for February 5, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

The Good News for Feb. 5-12
Not one but two local Whiteville Wolfpack cheerleaders are on the 2025 NC All Region Cheer Team. Grace Wilkins and Carrie Nicholson were chosen from more than 140 nominees across the state. Friday is [Read More]

Statewide Flu, RSV Deaths Lower This Season
State officials have noted an increase in flu activity and flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths this season to 117. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services today (Wednesday) updated its [Read More]

What Are My Options: Western Columbus Area
By Justin Williamson – Brews & Bites Today’s column is Part Two to the “What Are My Options” report, focusing on the western side of our wonderful county. Growing up as a Chadbourn native and [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for February 5, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for February 5, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Weather Update – Wednesday February 5, 2025
Hello friends, welcome to the Wednesday edition of the CCN Daily Weather Update! Our update is brought to you exclusively by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. If you’re in the market for some new wheels, well, [Read More]

CCN Daily News Briefs
News Briefs for February 4, 2025 President Donald Trump’s aggressive new policies on deporting illegal aliens has sparked a flurry of rumors throughout the region. Whiteville City and Columbus County Schools issued statements that [Read More]

Schools Systems Say No ICE Help Without Warrant
Both the city and county school systems said this week that they will not cooperate with any law enforcement agency seeking illegal immigrants unless the agency has a warrant. Rumors have spread across Bladen and [Read More]

Rockenbach ‘Excited’ About New Post
Paul Rockenbach, Whiteville’s new police chief is tired of cold weather. “I’m super excited to be coming to Whiteville,” the former Columbus County homicide investigator said. “I’ve had my fill of minus thirty degree weather.” [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for February 4, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for February 4, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

Weather Update – Tuesday February 4, 2025
Hello friends, welcome to the Tuesday edition of the CCN Daily Weather Update! Our update is brought to you exclusively by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville. The outstanding representatives at Freedom will always go above and [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for February 4, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for February 4, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

CCN Daily News Briefs
Daily News Briefs for February 3, 2025 A key figure in the investigation into former Columbus County Sheriff Jody Greene resigned last week. U.S. Eastern District Attorney, Mike Easley Jr. announced he is leaving [Read More]