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Jefferson Weaver

Jefferson Weaver is editor and publisher of Columbus County News. He can be reached at 910.234.6991, 910.632.4965 or by email at CCn.JWeaver@gmail.com.

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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection – Jefferson Weaver Commentary

This Weeks The Columbus Connection (Press Play for the Audio)  On this edition of the Columbus Connection, Jefferson has commentary on the Politics in America and North Carolina. Jefferson shares his ...

Jefferson Weaver
January 25, 2025
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LOCAL NEWS UPDATE with Jefferson Weaver Storm Closing Updates (01.21.25)

Jefferson Weaver with a list of closings in Columbus County NC...

Jefferson Weaver
January 21, 2025
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Shootings Hurt Three;  Investigations Continuing

Four people were shot, one critically, separate shooting incidents in Columbus County over the weekend. All of the incidents are under investigation. The sheriff’s office said deputies were called to ...

Jefferson Weaver
January 21, 2025
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County Prepares for Winter Storm 2:50 p.m. Update

Updated closings as of 2:50 p.m. Two to four inches of snow could fall on Columbus County today, and bitterly cold conditions are forecast to continue through the week. The entire area is under a wint...

Jefferson Weaver
January 21, 2025
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CCN Community Hero

  Our community hero this week is Allen Strickland. When the cold weather moved in with a vengeance last week, Allen opened the Todd House Wedding and Event Center to anyone who was in need of a ...

Jefferson Weaver
January 20, 2025
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Veteran Memorial Park of America

It’s hard to believe, but five years ago this week, ground was broken on the Veterans Memorial Park of America on U.S. 701 South of Whiteville. What began as a dream had grown to a destination for loc...

Jefferson Weaver
January 20, 2025
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Commissioners to Meet Early

Columbus County Commissioners will have a full agenda when they meet Tuesday starting at 2:30 p.m. Among the items being considered are a request to place 911 under the sheriff’s office, provide 15 ne...

Jefferson Weaver
January 20, 2025
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Jefferson Weaver • Dear Mr. President

Dear Mr. President, I am pleased that you have returned to the White House. I admit that in your first election, I wasn’t sure about you, but you far exceeded my expectations and honestly, surprised m...

Jefferson Weaver
January 20, 2025
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Early Morning Traffic Stop Yields Drugs

Two people were arrested on drug charges after an early morning traffic stop turned up methamphetamines Jan. 17. Jerry Delane McBride, 51, of 1417 Bill Hooks Rd., was held without bond. He was charged...

Jefferson Weaver
January 20, 2025
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State Gambling Revenues Drop in December

North Carolinians spent slightly less on gambling in December than in November, the state lottery commission said today. During the month of December, e-gambling account holders wagered $629,520,784 o...

Jefferson Weaver
January 17, 2025
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Burger King Sustains Major Damage

Another Burger King restaurant, this time in Whiteville, was damaged by fire Friday morning. Whiteville Fire Marshall Hal Lowder said staff at the Columbus Corners BK called 911 at 6:32 a.m. They disc...

Jefferson Weaver
January 17, 2025
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Governor Stein Issues Abortion Executive Order

Governor Josh Stein today issued an executive order about abortion that might spark the first battle between the governor’s office and the general assembly. Stein directed state cabinet agencies not t...

Jefferson Weaver
January 16, 2025
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Burn Barrel Reported Stolen

Updated Jan. 17 10 a.m. Two people were charged with larceny after allegedly stealing a burn barrel near Tabor City. Tara Little McPherson, 52, of 10625 Swamp Fox Hwy. Eat, Tabor City, and Steven Best...

Jefferson Weaver
January 16, 2025
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Inmate Finds Handgun Parts

A road crew picking up trash along Pine Log Road Monday found part of a handgun, a sheriff’s report said. Cpl. Z. Morris of the sheriff’s office responded to the call in the 2000 block just before noo...

Jefferson Weaver
January 16, 2025
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Mother and Son Arrested in Drug Raid

Deputies and Chadbourn Police arrested a mother and son early Wednesday after the pair allegedly ran a family-based drug enterprise. The months-long investigation, which involved the sheriff’s office ...

Jefferson Weaver
January 16, 2025
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Family Robbed Saturday

Two masked bandits allegedly robbed an Arn Ward Road family Saturday. The sheriff’s office reported that the victims were confronted by two men with a firearm. One victim was physically restrained and...

Jefferson Weaver
January 15, 2025
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