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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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Countercharges Filed in Christmas Eve Fight

The man allegedly assaulted by a father and son on Christmas Eve now faces assault charges of his own. Roger Hammonds, 29, of 5325 Princess Ann Road, Evergreen, was arrested...

Jefferson Weaver
January 3, 2024
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Commentary: Who Will Bell The Cat?

Note: this commentary is a partial transcript from the Columbus Connection with Managing Editor Jefferson Weaver. The Connection is broadcast every Saturday at 10 a.m. on WTXY and is available...

Jefferson Weaver
January 2, 2024
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Jefferson Weaver • The Glider and the Firepit

I was skeptical that the wood would be too damp, but since it was New Year’s Eve, I needed a fire. It took a few minutes, but the leaves, pine...

Jefferson Weaver
January 2, 2024
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Two Shot at Block’s Bar

One person was transported to New Hanover Regional and another injured after an early morning shooting at a Whiteville bar. Whiteville Police were called to Block’s Bar and Grill at...

Jefferson Weaver
December 30, 2023
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Biggie went to his new forever home this week after months at the animal shelter. (APS photo)
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The Good News for Dec. 30

  Just as many folks have Christmas leftovers in the refrigerator, we have a few holiday leftovers here as well. Wiling Hands Ministries served more than 500 plates last week...

Jefferson Weaver
December 29, 2023
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Statutory Rape Charged

Deputies have arrested a Clarkton area man for allegedly raping a child in August. Christopher Bryson Hickman, 42, of 1140 Tart Rd., Clarkton, was charged with statutory rape by an...

Jefferson Weaver
December 28, 2023
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Man Charged with DWI, Indecent Exposure on Christmas

Deputies arrested a Fayetteville man at his grandmother’s home Christmas morning after the suspect allegedly fired a gun, drove while impaired, and dropped his pants. Bryan Maxwell Troy, 31, was...

Jefferson Weaver
December 28, 2023
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Father, Son Jailed in Assault

A fight over car parts sent a father and son to jail Christmas Eve. Victor D. Walker, 49, and Justin Lake Walker, 20, were each charged with assault ith a...

Jefferson Weaver
December 28, 2023
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Youth Deer Hunting Day is Sept. 26. (file photo)
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Big Game Seasons Nearing End

With the end of deer and bear seasons next Monday in Columbus County, hunters are out in full force hoping to fill one more tag and put some meat in...

Jefferson Weaver
December 27, 2023
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Year-end Message from Sheriff Bill Rogers

Dear members of the public, As the Sheriff of Columbus County, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication to the...

Jefferson Weaver
December 27, 2023
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The Boys and Girls Home greenhouse sat idle for several years, until Buddy and Sherry Kennedy spearheaded an effort to get it growing again. (Courtesy photo)
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Feast Down East Announces Scholarships

Feast Down East has announced the second round of winners for its inaugural Farmer Scholarship Program, through funds provided by the Resourceful Community Foundation. The scholarships, valued up to $...

Jefferson Weaver
December 26, 2023
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State Approves Presidential Ballots

Presidential candidates have been approved for the 2024 elections in North Carolina. The state Board of Elections said Friday that Democrats will only have President Joe Biden on their primary...

Jefferson Weaver
December 26, 2023
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The Good News for Dec. 22

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone. Here’s your Good News from our area for Dec. 23. Happening Saturday, two big Christmas dinners are available for anyone in need of a good meal....

Jefferson Weaver
December 22, 2023
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Governor Orders Emergency Officials to Prepare for Santa

With Christmas right around the corner, Gov. Roy Cooper and N. C. Emergency Management (NCEM) will once again be monitoring Santa’s progress as he approaches North Carolina. The Governor has...

Jefferson Weaver
December 22, 2023
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Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran...

Jefferson Weaver
December 22, 2023
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Jefferson Weaver • Yes, Virginia, We’re All Santa Claus

Editor’s note– despite the fact that we are a digital newspaper, among the Christmas traditions we observe at Columbuscountynews.com is to share the full text of the original Francis Churc...

Jefferson Weaver
December 22, 2023
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