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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.

The sidewalk project currently underway in Whiteville is federally funded and being managed by the NCDOT.
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Council to Hear Finance Update Tuesday

Whiteville City Council will receive a presentation on the annual audit and an update on finances from Interim City Manager Colburn Brown Tuesday. Brown is the city’s finance officer, and...

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January 9, 2026
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Basketball Roundup for Jan. 8

South Columbus Boys Win, Girls Lose Against East Bladen South Columbus Boys 49, East Bladen 46 ELIZABETHTOWN—Khalil Morgan hit two clutch free throws for South Columbus to seal the victory...

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January 9, 2026
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Absentee by Mail Ballots Go Out Monday

Voters who have requested mail-in ballots will soon have forms in the mailboxes. Absentee-by-mail ballots will be mailed Monday for the March 3 primary, according to the State Board of...

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January 9, 2026
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Nakina Man Charged in Tuesday Shooting

Horry County Police have charged a Nakina man with murder after a Tuesday shooting in the Longs community. Elijah Taylor, 23, is alleged to have shot and killed Paul Greenwood...

Jefferson Weaver
January 8, 2026
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Drainage Improvements Underway Downtown

Although streetwork slowed traffic in downtown Whiteville Wednesday, the work will eventually help keep traffic moving during inclement weather. The N.C. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) has crews cleani...

Jefferson Weaver
January 7, 2026
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Brunswick Gang Member Sentenced

Lucas Sutton will serve a minimum of 25 years in prison after he was convicted of two counts of first degree murder today in Brunswick County. Superior Court Judge Jason...

Jefferson Weaver
January 7, 2026
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Blood Drive Friday

Lebanon Masonic Lodge #207 and the America Red Cross will host a blood drive Friday. The event will be held at the Columbus County Shrine Club multipurpose room from 1-5...

Jefferson Weaver
January 7, 2026
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MLK Events Set for Columbus

Multiple events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King are scheduled for next weekend in Columbus County. Saturday Jan. 17 is the annual MLK Walk and Memorial Service beginning at 10 a.m....

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January 7, 2026
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Two Jailed After Traffic Stop

Four adults, a child and a Great Dane were in a car with marijuana and crystal meth stopped in Tabor City on New Year’s Eve, police said. Chasity Pike, 29,...

Jefferson Weaver
January 6, 2026
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Jughead grinned at me, embarrassed, as he slunk back through the gate. He was waiting as I pulled down the lane, more than a little frustrated at the real world...

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January 6, 2026
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State Reports New Measles Case

Another measles case has been reported in North Carolina. The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and Gaston County Public Health have been informed of a measles case in...

Jefferson Weaver
January 3, 2026
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Britt Named As SCC Head Softball Coach

WHITEVILLE — UNCW graduate and Lumberton native Morgan Britt is the new head coach of the Southeastern Community College Rams Softball team. She will also serve as Head of Student...

Jefferson Weaver
January 3, 2026
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Three Charged in Phone, Pistol Theft

Note — due to the holiday, a photo of Higgins was not immediately available. Three suspects were jailed Tuesday after the allegedly assaulted a man and took his phone and...

Jefferson Weaver
January 1, 2026
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Bladen Teens Sought

Two Bladen County teenagers have been missing since Monday. Kayden Thomas Hammond and Kaylen Grace Akers, both 17, were last seen Monday night, according to the Bladen Sheriff’s Office. Authorities...

Jefferson Weaver
December 31, 2025
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Elevated Fire Risk Today

Fire and emergency officials are urging residents of most of the state – including Columbus County. Low humidity and high winds, combined with a wealth of dry leaves, grasses and...

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December 31, 2025
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CCN Radio News — Early Report for Dec. 31

CCN Radio News – Afternoon Report for Wednesday, Dec. 31 (Press Play for the Audio) 🔊...

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December 31, 2025
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