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Jefferson Weaver

Jefferson Weaver is the Managing Editor of Columbus County News and he can be reached at (910) 914-6056, (910) 632-4965, or by email at jeffersonweaver@ColumbusCountyNews.com.

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Faith, Fatwah and Baptist Bulldogs

There are pure-tee idiots in every faith, denomination and following. But at the risk of bringing a fatwah down on my own head, I have to say the proverbial cake...

Jefferson Weaver
February 24, 2026
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Mistrial Declared in Thomas Case

A mistrial has been declared in the first degree murder case of Xavier Thomas. Special Superior Court Judge Jessica Locklear declared the mistrial this morning (Tuesday) after the jury reported...

Jefferson Weaver
February 24, 2026
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Breaking News – Mistrial Declared in Murder Case

A mistrial has been declared in the first degree murder case of Xavier Thomas. Special Superior Court Judge Jessica Locklear declared the mistrial this morning (Tuesday) after the jury reported...

Jefferson Weaver
February 24, 2026
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Canal Cove Closed at Weaver Drive

Canal Dove Road at Lake Waccamaw is closed near Weaver Drive, forcing a long detour for residents, school buses and other motorists. The Lake Waccamaw Police said in a social...

Jefferson Weaver
February 23, 2026
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Deliberations Underway in Thomas Murder Trial

 The jury is still deliberating in the first degree murder trial of Xavier Thomas. Thomas, now 26, is alleged to have shot and killed Julian Fipps in January 2022. The...

Jefferson Weaver
February 23, 2026
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Mexican Nationals Arrested for Visa Fraud, Other Charges

A federal grand jury returned a 35-count indictment, unsealed Friday, charging three Mexican citizens for trafficking Mexican farmworkers into forced labor and harboring them in the United States afte...

Jefferson Weaver
February 23, 2026
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Early Voting Up to 1,520

Another 298 voters went to the polls by end of business Saturday, bringing the total to 1,520. Early voting ends Saturday, Feb. 28. at 3 p.m. There is no Sunday...

Jefferson Weaver
February 23, 2026
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Trooper Killed in Crash

A State Trooper was killed in a single vehicle crash in Robeson County early today (Sunday). Master a trooper Stien Davis Jr. was on duty when he lost control of...

Jefferson Weaver
February 22, 2026
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Town Attorney Quits; Councilman, Mayor Spar

Chadbourn Town Attorney Mike Stephens abruptly quit during this morning’s called emergency council meeting, shortly before Mayor Philip Britt and Councilman Danny Clewis almost came to blows on the po...

Jefferson Weaver
February 21, 2026
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PBA Concerned Council Member Tried to Influence Police

  An advocacy group for law enforcement is questioning if Chadbourn Council members have attempted to influence police investigations. The N.C. Police Benevolent Association provides legal and pr...

Jefferson Weaver
February 20, 2026
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Sewer Project Causing Delays on Canal Cove

The ongoing sewer improvements along Canal Cove Drive will likely cause delays through Easter, the town manager said today. Traffic is being detoured from the area while new lines are...

Jefferson Weaver
February 20, 2026
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Kempski Leaving Lake

Town Manager Damon Kempski submitted his 30-day notice to the Town of Lake Waccamaw Thursday. “I’ve been here for five years, seven months and three mayors,” he said. “It was...

Jefferson Weaver
February 20, 2026
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SCC Truck Driving Program Gets Federal Boost

Courtesy Southeastern Community College A growing program at Southeastern Community College has been approved for major federal funding. A $4.9 million federal appropriation will “significantly expand...

Jefferson Weaver
February 20, 2026
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Bladen Deputy, Suspect Recovering After Shooting

The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting that left a deputy and a suspect injured today (Friday). The deputy was wearing body armor, which likely saved...

Jefferson Weaver
February 20, 2026
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Early Voting Hits 1,200 Mark; State Warns About Signs

Early vote totals Thursday showed 1,232 Columbus County voters have visited the one stop polls since Feb. 12.  Early voting ends Feb. 27 here. The State Board of Elections voted...

Jefferson Weaver
February 20, 2026
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Early Voting Above 1,000

One stop polls reported 1,078 total ballots cast by close of business Wednesday. Early voting for the March 3 primary ends Feb. 28. The second day of early voting (Feb....

Jefferson Weaver
February 19, 2026
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