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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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Outages Planned for Lake Starting March 4

Some Lake Waccamaw water customers may experience outages starting March 4 due to DOT road construction at Chaunceytown Road and U.S. 74. To reduce inconvenience for residents, the outages are...

Jefferson Weaver
February 28, 2024
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Early Voting Enters Final Days

• The Primary is Tuesday. More than 1,300 early ballots votes have been reported by the county board of elections, as of Tuesday (Feb. 27). Of the 1,328 early voters...

Jefferson Weaver
February 28, 2024
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Jefferson Weaver • The soundtrack of spring

In the woods beside our house is a half-forgotten colony box for martins. It was knocked into the trees and vines during one storm or another, and restoring it to...

Jefferson Weaver
February 28, 2024
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Tuesday Pizza Sale Benefits Park

A portion of all sales at the Whiteville Pizza Hut on Tuesday will benefit the Veterans Memorial Park. Orders must be placed between 11 a.m. and noon. Online orders should...

Jefferson Weaver
February 28, 2024
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Boil Advisory Issued for District II

County crews are working to repair a broken line in Water District II. Contractors cut the line along Old 74 Tuesday, County Spokesperson Amanda Davis said in an email. Customers...

Jefferson Weaver
February 28, 2024
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Hallsboro Home Destroyed in Fire

No one was injured but a Hallsboro man was left homeless Monday night after a singlewide trailer burned on Pierce Cemetery Road. Dep. Fire Marshal Jonathan Juhl said Curtis Wright...

Jefferson Weaver
February 27, 2024
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Home Destroyed in Hallsboro Fire

The single resident of a home in Hallsboro escaped but his home was destroyed in a structure fire tonight (Monday). Multiple fire departments were called to the singlewide trailer on...

Jefferson Weaver
February 26, 2024
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Murder Suspect Indicted on Birthday

Nicholas J.C.  Mitchell turned 18 on Thursday, and was indicted for first degree murder as an adult. Mitchell and Kenneth Bernard Wooten are alleged to have shot and killed Michael...

Jefferson Weaver
February 26, 2024
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Two Hurt in Accidental Discharge

Two people were transported to Loris Hospital after they were accidentally shot Sunday. Tabor City Police reported that they were dispatched to Forest Glen apartments just before 1 p.m. A...

Jefferson Weaver
February 26, 2024
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Smoke from the Pulp Road fire in the Green Swamp can be seen for miles. (Courtesy Katie Boyd)
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Officials Urge Caution as Spring Fire Season Starts

March will officially cue the start of spring wildfire season in North Carolina, and the N.C. Forest Service is urging residents to use caution with all outdoor fires, especially yard debris burns....

Jefferson Weaver
February 26, 2024
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Jefferson Weaver • When a Bomb is Just Another Word

When I was a kid, there were words that would get your tail torn up, and words that might, in some families, mean you were never seen again. Maybe it...

Jefferson Weaver
February 23, 2024
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The Good News for Feb. 23

You have several opportunities to enjoy some good food for a good cause this week. The Columbus Christian Academy Senior Class fundraiser is Saturday morning (Feb. 24) from 8-10 a.m....

Jefferson Weaver
February 23, 2024
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Tabor Wins $1 Million for Water Improvements

Tabor City has qualified for a $1 million water improvement grant. Rep. Brenden Jones said Thursday that the State Water Infrastructure Authority had approved a Community Development Block Grant for...

Jefferson Weaver
February 22, 2024
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Andy Gene Strickland (CCSO Detention)
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Charges Filed in Third County Sex Offense Case

For the third time in less than 30 days, the sheriff’s office has arrested a suspect for child sex abuse. Andy Gene Strickland, 68, was arrested by Greenville, S.C. Police...

Jefferson Weaver
February 22, 2024
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The sidewalk project currently underway in Whiteville is federally funded and being managed by the NCDOT.
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City to Receive Major Wastewater Grant

Whiteville will receive $6.8 million for the replacement and rehabilitation of part of the sewer system, and upgrades at several lift stations, Gov. Roy Cooper announced today (Wednesday). The grant...

Jefferson Weaver
February 21, 2024
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Youth Martial Arts Orientation Today

Sheepdog Foundation will hold an orientation for its  traditional youth martial arts today (Wednesday) from 5-7 p.m. at the Whiteville Recreation Center....

Jefferson Weaver
February 21, 2024
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