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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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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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Three Water Grants Come to Columbus

Three Columbus County towns will receive water system grants, State Rep. Brenden Jones said today. Boardman, Cerro Gordo and Tabor City will receive the grants via the State Water Infrastructure...

Jefferson Weaver
February 19, 2026
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 Chadbourn Calls Emergency Meeting

This is a developing story and will be updated as required. Updated 5:18 p.m. Feb. 19 with comments from Danny Clewis Chadbourn Mayor Pro Tem Tony Jordan has called for...

Jefferson Weaver
February 19, 2026
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Early Voting Hits 899 Ballots

Early voting remains steady in Columbus County, with 899 ballots cast by close of business Tuesday. One-stop polls run through Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. Five early voting sites are...

Jefferson Weaver
February 18, 2026
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Community CPR Hosting Curbside Can Drive

One of the largest food pantry and assistance non-profits in the area is teaming up with area businesses for a canned food drive. Community CPR is collecting canned goods for...

Jefferson Weaver
February 18, 2026
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Downtown to Host Farmers Market

Vendors are being sought for a new farmers market for Whiteville. The market is scheduled to open April 16, and will be held twice a month in downtown Whiteville  at...

Jefferson Weaver
February 18, 2026
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Citizen Hauls Suspect Out of Stolen Police Vehicle

A Pembroke man is now in custody after he allegedly stole a Bladenboro Police truck Monday, only to be yanked out of second vehicle by a private citizen Tuesday. Katrale...

Jefferson Weaver
February 18, 2026
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Jefferson Weaver • The Angry Driver, Woody and the Lawnmower Man

I had to wave and smile as I saw a fellow commuter the other morning. It was a dreary, gray, cold day – a braw and bitter marnin’, as the...

Jefferson Weaver
February 17, 2026
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Couple Jailed in Valentines Day Theft

• Suspect also held in Tabor City area thefts. A married couple was arrested on Valentines Day after an alleged larceny that led to cocaine charges and other felonies. Kenneth...

Jefferson Weaver
February 16, 2026
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A Note From The Publisher

Just to hopefully reduce some confusion out there, I purchased Columbuscountynews.com from Jeff Allen Jones in December. Mr. Jones said he wanted to get out of the news business due...

Jefferson Weaver
February 16, 2026
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