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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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North Whiteville Community Day is Saturday

North Whiteville Fire Department will host its annual Community Day on Saturday (March 14) from 10-2. There will be equipment displays and demonstrations, hot dogs, fun for the kids, community...

Jefferson Weaver
March 13, 2026
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Lancaster New Fire Chief at Lake

Chase Lancaster was sworn in today (Thursday) as the new fire chief for Lake Waccamaw. Lancaster has more than 20 years experience in firefighting, and said he looks forward to...

Jefferson Weaver
March 12, 2026
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Developing: Strong Storm Causes Damage in East End

Trees and a vehicle wreck have blocked U.S. 74 Eastbound in the Freeman area. Jeff Reichert said he was traveling east on 74 near Livingston Creek Farmers Market when he...

Jefferson Weaver
March 12, 2026
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Police Ask for Video, Tips in Wednesday Homicide

Whiteville Police are asking the public to help find the person of interest in Wednesday morning’s homicide on North Thompson Street. Cynthia Hansen, 71, was assaulted at her physical therapy...

Jefferson Weaver
March 11, 2026
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Water Line Break Affects Whiteville Residents

A water line break along Legion Drive is affecting Whiteville water customers. Water customers between West Virgil and Chadbourn Highway will experience pressure loss and other issues through around 8...

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March 11, 2026
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WPD: No Ongoing Threat in Pre-Dawn Homicide

Whiteville Police said the death of a physical therapist this morning was an isolated incident, and there is no continuing threat to the public. Whiteville Police Chief Paul Rockenbach refused...

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March 11, 2026
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Impaired Woman Jailed for Walking Children on Highway

A woman who was allegedly impaired was arrested while walking two small children in traffic on U.S. 74, according to the sheriff’s office. Hilda Marie Scarborough, 42, of 837 Burkhead...

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March 11, 2026
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Tommy Taylor • Spring, Softball and Squirrels

Spring is upon us and it’s time for important things outside, like sports. It’s baseball, softball, track, tennis, golf, and soccer time. My problem is, I don’t have enough time...

Jefferson Weaver
March 11, 2026
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WPD: Homicide at Whiteville Business

DEVELOPING STORY: Whiteville Police and the State Bureau of Investigation are on the scene of a reported homicide. The victim was female. Police were called to a physical therapy facility...

Jefferson Weaver
March 11, 2026
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DOR Processing Returns

The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is now processing 2025 Individual Income Tax returns. Taxpayers will begin receiving refunds through the mail and direct deposit this week. They can learn...

Jefferson Weaver
March 10, 2026
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Jefferson Weaver • Skinnin’ Coyotes

Some folks did not realize before last week that we have been at war with Iran for 47 years. It wasn’t always a shooting war; sometimes we were attacked by...

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March 10, 2026
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Vehicle Struck by Gunfire in Riegelwood

The driver of a pickup sustained a scratch when the rear window of his truck was shot early Sunday. Vincent Drayton called the sheriff’s office after he said he was...

Jefferson Weaver
March 9, 2026
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One Injured in Fight Between Panhandlers

A homeless man was cut on the toe and robbed of $3.58 after an early morning fight with another panhandler in Whiteville March 4. Bruce Pollard, 24, told Whiteville Police...

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March 9, 2026
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Woman Escapes Injury When Rock Breaks Window

A Chadbourn area resident narrowly escaped injury when someone threw a rock through her window early Monday. Moesha Gause of 44 Larry Drive, Chadbourn told deputies she and Kendal Reynolds...

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March 9, 2026
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Thousands in Property Taken in Break-in

Someone stole thousands of dollars worth of tools from a county department in a larceny that wasn’t reported for several days. Whiteville Police said they were called to the Columbus...

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March 9, 2026
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Juvenile Detained After Bomb Threat Joke

A teenager is facing charges after allegedly joking that he had a bomb in his backpack at West Columbus High School. The threat came just days after an anonymous call...

Jefferson Weaver
March 9, 2026
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