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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.

John Davie Garner (Randolph County Sheriff's Office)
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Retired LEO, Wife Killed in Wednesday Crash

The victims in Wednesday’s collision in Roseland were a retired Randolph County deputy and his wife. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that John Davie Garner, 55, and his wife...

Jefferson Weaver
May 30, 2024
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Two Reported Dead in Crash

Two people died in a collision at Rough and Ready and Old Stake roads today (Wednesday). First responders said that a sport utility vehicle on Old Stake Road and an...

Jefferson Weaver
May 29, 2024
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William Wolfe (CCSO)
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Deputy Unhurt After Man Flees Checkpoint

A Loris man faces a long list of charges after allegedly driving his car toward a deputy during a traffic stop Thursday. William Linell Wolfe, 31, of Log Cabin Road,...

Jefferson Weaver
May 29, 2024
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Multiple Agencies to Saturate County Thursday in Traffic Effort

Eight different law enforcement agencies and four mobile blood alcohol testing units will be in Columbus Thursday as part of the Memorial Day Click or Ticket program. “Our primary goal...

Jefferson Weaver
May 29, 2024
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DMV Improves License Security

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is issuing new driver licenses, permits and identification cards featuring the latest in card security design and construction specifically intended to combat...

Jefferson Weaver
May 28, 2024
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Jackie Ray Pierce (submitted photo)
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Jackie Ray Pierce Throws Hat in School Board Ring

Jackie Ray Pierce announced today (Tuesday) that she will run for Whiteville city School Board in November. Pierce will sign up to run for the seat currently held by Kandle...

Jefferson Weaver
May 28, 2024
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Kenneth Aaron Smith (CCSO Detention)
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Warrants: Smith Used Truck in Assault

Former Sheriff’s Lt. Kenneth Aaron Smith allegedly rammed Matthew Duncan’s truck Friday before attacking Duncan, according to warrants. Smith, 33, resigned Friday when he was arrested on misdemeanor c...

Jefferson Weaver
May 28, 2024
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Phillip Stephens child rape
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Man Charged with Raping Child on Birthday

A Whiteville man is alleged to have raped his own child on the suspect’s birthday, according to warrants. Phillip Michael Stephens, 39, is being held under $2 million secured bond,...

Jefferson Weaver
May 28, 2024
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Kenneth Aaron Smith (CCSO Detention)
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Deputy Charged in Friday Assault

Columbus County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenneth Aaron Smith has been charged after a Friday assault near Whiteville. Kenneth Aaron Smith, 33, was released on a $100,000 unsecured bond on a single...

Jefferson Weaver
May 25, 2024
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SBI Reviewing Off-duty “Incident”

An off-duty Columbus County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in an “incident” with a civilian this morning near Whiteville. Sheriff Bill Rogers said in a brief press release that the State...

Jefferson Weaver
May 24, 2024
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The Good News for May 25

It’s Memorial Day weekend. Monday is the day we remember and honor all those brave Americans who gave their lives in service and defense of our great nation. Enjoy your...

Jefferson Weaver
May 24, 2024
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Jefferson Weaver • Why I Make a Silly Face

When we were little and made silly faces, many of us were warned by our mothers that our faces would stick that way.  I have come to the conclusion that...

Jefferson Weaver
May 23, 2024
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Takeya Money Williams (CCSO)
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Mother Charged with Injuring Infant

A two-month-old baby suffered head trauma after her mother failed to seek medical care, according to warrants. Take’ya Mo’ney Williams, 22, of Sarah’s Avenue, Nakina and Longwood, is being...

Jefferson Weaver
May 23, 2024
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Two more flood damaged homes will be demolished after county commissioners approved a low bid Monday (file photo).
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NWS Calls for Extra Busy Tropical Season

The National Weather Service is warning that this year’s hurricane season could be memorable, and not in a good way. “Unfortunately, the outlook calls for an 85 percent chance that...

Jefferson Weaver
May 23, 2024
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Bryan McLean and Demecus McMillan (BCSO photos)
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McLean Gets Life for 2021 Murder

The second gunman in a murder-kidnap case that spanned three counties has been sentenced to life without parole. Bryan McLean was found guilty Wednesday (May 22) of first degree murder,...

Jefferson Weaver
May 23, 2024
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Bears easily adapt to urban environments, and are especially fond of sweets like hummingbird mix. (NCWRC Photo)
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Bear Sightings Increase in Spring, Summer

It’s bear season in North Carolina – the time to see them, not hunt them. Several reports of bear sightings in Columbus and surrounding areas have been shared in recent...

Jefferson Weaver
May 22, 2024
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