
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – THE LATEST FRONT PAGE HEADLINES
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 16, 2025
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CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Tuesday September 16, 2025.
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CCN Daily News Briefs for September 15, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 15, 2025
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Be Proactive with Fire Safety in Your Home
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Singletary Road Dealer Jailed
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Church News
KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: How Can God Change Our Speech?
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Hallsboro Woman Charged with Arson on 11th Arrest
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Heide Trask Routs West Bladen 44-6
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 15, 2025
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CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Monday September 15, 2025
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The Recipe Corner: Milk and Butter Biscuits
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CCN Daily News Briefs for September 14, 2025
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Tennis Roundup: West Bladen, South Columbus Stay Unbeaten in Conference Play
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West Brunswick Blasts South Columbus 54-15
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Whiteville Crushes Gators 44-0
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East Bladen Slips Past Clinton 26-20
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CCN Weather Update
Weather Update – Saturday September 13, 2025
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COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Ann Huffman of the United Methodist Church Disaster Coalition and Commentary on the Death of Iryna Zarutska
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The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for September 13, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs for September 12, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 12, 2025
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Citizen Complaints Lead to Sandy Place Arrests
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Soccer Action: Trojans Top Stallions; Knights Fall to Union
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Area Volleyball Roundup: Gators, Knights Win; Pack Falls


Partnership for Children Celebrates Smart Start Month
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CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 16, 2025
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CCN Business Spotlight – GORE Trailers – Whiteville
by Columbus County News in Business 0

KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: How Can God Change Our Speech?
by Columbus County News in Church News 0

Weather Update – Tuesday September 16, 2025.
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COLUMBUUS COUNTY NEWS – HEALTH HEADLINES

How Can You Prevent Secondary Health Issues After an Accident?

Three Leaks Shut Down Water Near Edgewood
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – LOCAL OBITUARIES
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Obituaries
Betty Coleman
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Paula Wright Johns
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Brenda Raye (Gore) Vaughn
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MILITARY / VETERANS
Shadney Prince Lendon III
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Sherry (White) Thorp
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Steve Morris Ransom
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Michael “Barrell” David Wright
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Junior Lee Campbell
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Barbara Jean Carolyn (Pridgen) Brown
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Jerry Shannon Sellers
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Carlis Keels
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Mrs. Missouri (Daniels) Webb
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Nathan Long
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Hattie Mae (Johnson) Kearney
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Theresa Joyce Scafuri Cribb
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Karen Ward Jacobs
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MILITARY / VETERANS
Corby P. Ward Jr.
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MILITARY / VETERANS
Eston Wray Shults
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Carolyn Patricia (McNeill) Carter
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Hilda (Ward) Butler
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Aggie Page Harrington
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Ardell McClain
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MILITARY / VETERANS
David Hal Beck
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Darlene Stevens Reese Cannon
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Kalani, Kendall, Josephina, Sophia Melvin
CHURCH NEWS – Submit your news to churchnews@columbuscountynews.com

KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: How Can God Change Our Speech?

Hallsboro UMC Events, Opportunities

KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: What Does the Bible Mean When It Says Jesus Was Full of Grace and Truth?

KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: How Does Jesus Give Light To Everyone?

KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: If Jesus Came with You to School, What Would You Do? (Part 2 of 2)

KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: If Jesus Came with You to School, What Would You Do? (Part 1 of 2)

KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD – Can I Be Sure God is With Me? (Psalm 23:6)

CCN Business Spotlight — Christian Recovery Centers Inc – CRCI
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – COMMENTARY
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Front Page
Be Proactive with Fire Safety in Your Home
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COLUMBUS CONNECTION
Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Ann Huffman of the United Methodist Church Disaster Coalition and Commentary on the Death of Iryna Zarutska
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Entertainment
Cobra Kai: Striking First, Striking Hard, and Striking Gold (9/10)
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Entertainment
M3GAN 2.0: The Glitch Gets an Upgrade – And It’s Glorious
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Jefferson Weaver • When Your Country Needs You
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Brews & Bites
Burger Battle Week Two: Etna Diner
The Latest CCN Headlines
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 16, 2025 September 16, 2025
- Weather Update – Tuesday September 16, 2025. September 16, 2025
- CCN Daily News Briefs for September 15, 2025 September 15, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 15, 2025 September 15, 2025
- Be Proactive with Fire Safety in Your Home September 15, 2025
- Singletary Road Dealer Jailed September 15, 2025
- KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD: How Can God Change Our Speech? September 15, 2025
- Hallsboro Woman Charged with Arson on 11th Arrest September 15, 2025
- Heide Trask Routs West Bladen 44-6 September 15, 2025
- CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 15, 2025 September 15, 2025
- Weather Update – Monday September 15, 2025 September 15, 2025
- Betty Coleman September 14, 2025
- Paula Wright Johns September 14, 2025
- Brenda Raye (Gore) Vaughn September 14, 2025
- Shadney Prince Lendon III September 14, 2025
- The Recipe Corner: Milk and Butter Biscuits September 14, 2025
- CCN Daily News Briefs for September 14, 2025 September 14, 2025
- Tennis Roundup: West Bladen, South Columbus Stay Unbeaten in Conference Play September 13, 2025
- West Brunswick Blasts South Columbus 54-15 September 13, 2025
- Whiteville Crushes Gators 44-0 September 13, 2025
- East Bladen Slips Past Clinton 26-20 September 13, 2025
- Weather Update – Saturday September 13, 2025 September 13, 2025
- Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Ann Huffman of the United Methodist Church Disaster Coalition and Commentary on the Death of Iryna Zarutska September 13, 2025
- The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for September 13, 2025 September 13, 2025
- CCN Daily News Briefs for September 12, 2025 September 12, 2025
COLUMBUS COUNTY NEWS – News From Across the County

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 16, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for September 16, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 15, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for September 15, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

Be Proactive with Fire Safety in Your Home
By Teresa Smith Deputy Director, Columbus County Emergency Management As we move into fall and winter the Columbus County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds everyone to take this time to check the overall safety around their [Read More]

Singletary Road Dealer Jailed
A search warrant in the Pleasant Plains community shut down an alleged drug dealer after multiple complaints by the public, according to the sheriff’s office. Joe Russell Menser, 46, of 940 Singletary Rd., Whiteville, was [Read More]

Hallsboro Woman Charged with Arson on 11th Arrest
Deputies charged a Hallsboro woman with second degree arson Saturday, marking her 11th arrest in less than a year. Amber Muse, 49, was held under $100,000 secured bond, according to detention center reports. Muse was [Read More]

Heide Trask Routs West Bladen 44-6
ROCKY POINT — Heide Trask ran up 410 yards on the ground and held the Knights to 133 yards total offense on their way to a 44-6 victory Friday night. The Titans got things going [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 15, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for September 15, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

The Good News – Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for September 13, 2025
The Good News — Weekend Audio 🔊 Report for September 13, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio)

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 12, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for September 12, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

Citizen Complaints Lead to Sandy Place Arrests
Calls and messages about suspected drug behavior led to an investigation and two arrests by the sheriff’s office in Tabor City this week. Kavin Rudolph Jordan, 35, of 163 Sandy Place Drive, was held under [Read More]

Soccer Action: Trojans Top Stallions; Knights Fall to Union
West Brunswick got two goals early in the first half then cruised to victory in the second half Thursday as the Trojans beat South Columbus 7-0 in soccer. Jereny Tapia led the Trojans with two [Read More]

Area Volleyball Roundup: Gators, Knights Win; Pack Falls
The Gators of East Columbus got the best of Hobbton 3-0 in ladies volleyball on Thursday. The Gators won by scores of 25-12, 25-12, and 25-11. Malia Graham led the Gators with 13 kills and [Read More]

Murder Suspect Jailed on Drug Charges
The suspect in a 2022 murder was out on bond when he was arrested on drug charges Sept. 9, according to court records. Xavier Antonio Rayquan Thomas, 24, was arrested Sept. 9 on charges of [Read More]

Toddler Struck by Truck
A toddler is recovering and her parents have been charged with misdemeanor child abuse after she was struck by a truck Wednesday. Willow Sellers, 2, was transferred to UNC Hospitals Thursday. The child ran into [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Morning Report for September 12, 2025
CCN Radio News – Morning Report for September 12, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 11, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for September 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

Whiteville Family Pharmacy Cuts Ribbon
The iconic Guiton’s Drug Store has a new name and management. Whiteville Family Pharmacy held a ribbon cutting Wednesday. The downtown staple with one of the last remaining soda and ice cream fountains in the [Read More]

Basketball Legend, Sheriffs Support Family
Mother Charged in Deaths; Funeral Saturday Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal and sheriffs from Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina have joined forces to fully cover the funeral expenses of the four girls killed in a structure fire [Read More]

Soccer Roundup: Pack, Knights fall; Eagles Draw
On Wednesday, the Whiteville Wolfpack lost at Lumberton 6-0. Robinhio Tannis led the Pirates with two goals and an assist. The Pack falls to 2-6-1 for the season. They will host Pender (1-6-2) on Monday. [Read More]

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

Mother Charged in Aug. 30 Deaths
The mother of the four girls killed in a structure fire Aug. 30 has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and felony child abuse. Reagan Noelle Powers, 28, faces four charges each of involuntary manslaughter and [Read More]

East Bladen, Gators, Stallions Win Volleyball
Pack falls to Knights 3-0 On Tuesday, the Eagles defeated Union in volleyball 3-1. East Bladen took down the Spartans by set scores of 25-18, 25-13, 16-25, and 25-22. The Eagles were led by Taylor [Read More]

West Bladen Downs Whiteville in Tennis 5-4
West Bladen got the best of the Pack in tennis on Tuesday as the Knights edged Whiteville 5-4. The Lady Knights go to 1-0 in the conference and 3-0 on the season. The Knights will [Read More]

CCN Radio News — Afternoon Report for September 10, 2025
CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for September 11, 2025 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊

DWI Roundup for Sept. 1-9, 2025
Following is a weekly feature of Columbuscountynews.com. All records and information are obtained through arrest reports and warrants. While the focus is primarily to draw attention to driving while impaired (DWI) cases, other charges are [Read More]

Testimony Continues in 2019 Triple Slaying
Testimony is continuing in the first degree murder trial of Prentiss McDuffie in Columbus County Superior Court. McDuffie and Demarius Washington were arrested for the deaths of Alexis Ciprian Trujillo, 5; his mother Nancy Trujillo [Read More]

Jefferson Weaver • When Your Country Needs You
Someone commented a while back that she liked my business card holder. I explained to her that it is much more than just a pedestrian piece of desk furniture: it’s a reminder of when our [Read More]