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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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One Dead in Wednesday Wreck

A Saint James woman died in a single vehicle crash near Hallsboro Wednesday. Witnesses said Angel Cartrette died when her vehicle crashed into a brick wall on Old Northeast Road...

Jefferson Weaver
April 18, 2024
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Court Says COVID-19 Bar Rules Violated Constitution

Gov. Roy Cooper violated the state constitution when he ordered restrictions on bars during the pandemic, the state Court of Appeals has ruled. Private bars were ordered closed during COVID-19...

Jefferson Weaver
April 17, 2024
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Puppet Show Leads to Arrest for Father

A puppet show that helps children avoid inappropriate behavior led to the arrest of a Whiteville man on charges that he raped his own child. TreQuail Javonne Rose, 24, of...

Jefferson Weaver
April 17, 2024
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Jefferson Weaver • Dressing for Success

I wasn’t intending to dress any different than usual. It was a Monday. I was an hour behind schedule. The weekend had left too many chores incomplete, too many plans...

Jefferson Weaver
April 17, 2024
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Pecan Harvest Festival Rebrands with Focus on Music

Whiteville’s largest festival will have a new look – and sound – this fall. Madison Ward of Whiteville Downtown Development Commission announced via social media today (Tuesday) that the N.C....

Jefferson Weaver
April 16, 2024
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Mike's Garage Band of Southport provided most often music for Saturday's event. (photos by Glasgow Hicks)
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Light the Lake Draws Crowd to Home

Light the Lake at the Boys and Girls Home was a little more special this year. The annual event to raise awareness of child abuse gave the Home a reason...

Jefferson Weaver
April 16, 2024
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David Earl Dinkens (CCSO)
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Bus Driver Faces Child Sex Offenses

Multiple child sex abuse charges have been filed against a Bladen County school bus driver. David Earl Denkens, 63, of Tar heel, was arrested Tuesday on two counts each of...

Jefferson Weaver
April 16, 2024
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Scotti Tyler (inset) is wanted for murdering the mother of his children Sunday. His truck was found by Robeson detectives Tuesday morning. (RCSO)
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Robeson Murder Suspect’s Truck Found

The vehicle driven by a Robeson County murder suspect was discovered this morning (Tuesday) in a remote wooded area. Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said Scotti Dewayne Tyler, 38, of...

Jefferson Weaver
April 16, 2024
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Missing Juvenile Sought

The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teenager. Cody Joe Holland, 15, was last seen by his family on April 11. He might be in Brunswick County,...

Jefferson Weaver
April 16, 2024
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Lake Boil Advisory Cancelled

Updated April 17 at 4;30 p.m. Lake Waccamaw’s boil advisory has been lifted. Town officials said all tests came back normal this afternoon. (Wednesday)   What officials hope will be...

Jefferson Weaver
April 15, 2024
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Saturday Event Pulls Crowd to Farm Store

By John Wood, Special to CCN It was a sunny yet breeze day Saturday at Gurganus Farm Store for their first ever Spring Fling and Flock Swap Customer Appreciation Day....

Jefferson Weaver
April 15, 2024
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$10,000 Said Stolen After Fight

An argument reportedly led to a fight and the disappearance of $10,000 early Friday. Whiteville Police were called to Walmart at Columbus Corners a few minutes after midnight, according to...

Jefferson Weaver
April 15, 2024
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Essence Unique Simmons (BCSO)
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Teen Girl Missing From Bladen

Authorities are searching for a 14 year old girl who disappeared from the Bladenboro area Sunday. Essence Unique Simmons is a black female, 5’4” tall, weighing around 160 pounds. The...

Jefferson Weaver
April 15, 2024
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Lady Gators Head for Pender Today

The perennial softball matchup between East Columbus and Pender has never gone well for the Lady Patriots. ECHS has beaten Pender eight out of the nine times they have met...

Jefferson Weaver
April 15, 2024
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The Good News for April 12

Saturday is going to be a big, busy day in Columbus. From science to chickens to plain old fun, there is plenty to do in our community. The first ever...

Jefferson Weaver
April 12, 2024
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‘Notorious’ Teen Felon Facing New Charges

A Whiteville youth previously convicted of firing into a home is facing new felonies. Notorious D. Taylor, 17, of 402 W. Lewis St., Whiteville, has been charged with possession with...

Jefferson Weaver
April 11, 2024
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