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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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Duke Progress Offers Recipes

Finely curated recipes may not come to mind when you think about lineworkers or the electric grid, but Duke Energy’s E-Recipe Book may have you thinking differently when you check...

Jefferson Weaver
December 22, 2023
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Sex Charges Pressed on Two

Whiteville Police have charged two men in separate child sex offense cases. According to a press release from the WPD, Dakoda Brown was arrested Dec. 19 on two counts each...

Jefferson Weaver
December 22, 2023
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‘Kia Challenge’ Leads to Local Thefts

Social media has once again issued a challenge that many teens are trying – and it’s illegal, dangerous and expensive for owners of some types of cars. The Kia challenge...

Jefferson Weaver
December 21, 2023
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COVID, Flu, RSV Cases Lead to Visitor Limits at CRHS

Rising numbers of cases of RSV, flu and COVID have caused Columbus Regional to limit visitations immediately. CRHS Spokesperson Stephanie Miller said that the hospital and adult practices will limit...

Jefferson Weaver
December 20, 2023
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U.S. Attorney Pushing ‘Machine Gun Switch’ Prosecutions

A device used to convert semiautomatic pistols into full-auto firearms is being targeted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Eastern North Carolina. U.S. Attorney Michael Easley issued a warning on...

Jefferson Weaver
December 20, 2023
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Closings and Holiday Schedules

Columbus County Government Offices will be closed Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 25 – 27 for Christmas and also on Monday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. The Columbus County Transfer...

Jefferson Weaver
December 20, 2023
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Jefferson Weaver • The Angel in the Trashcan

More than a century ago, it might even have been on a Christmas morning, the doll was unwrapped to squeals of joy. Her body was simple and straight forward –...

Jefferson Weaver
December 20, 2023
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Trafficker, Escapee Sentenced in Robeson Investigation

The self-proclaimed “biggest drug dealer” in Robeson County will spend the next 25 years in prison. Bruce Carroll “Hoss” Callahan, Jr. bragged to investigators about being the “biggest drug dealer&#82...

Jefferson Weaver
December 20, 2023
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Around 30 Customers Still Dry in WDII

County crews hope to have water restored to all Water District II customers by 6 p.m. A social media post shared this afternoon said 30 customers remain without water after...

Jefferson Weaver
December 19, 2023
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Rouzer Has Challenger from Columbus

Editor’s Note: We have requested a photograph and resume from Candidate Pridgen. This story will be updated when we receive them. Congressman David Rouzer will face a challenger from Columbus...

Jefferson Weaver
December 19, 2023
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Crews Work to Fix Water District II Problems

Columbus County water crews worked through Sunday’s storm and a bitterly cold night finding, then repairing a major malfunction in Water District II, only to have the system spring another...

Jefferson Weaver
December 19, 2023
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N.C. 242 Closed Near Williamson Crossroads

N.C. 242 between Williamson’s Crossroads and Cerro Gordo is currently closed due to an obstruction. Crews are clearing debris from the roadway, and are expected to be finished by around...

Jefferson Weaver
December 18, 2023
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Weekly Podcast: The Columbus Connection for Dec. 16 — commentary with Jefferson Weaver

Editor’s note: the following is the transcript of Saturday’s Columbus Connection, broadcast on WTXY KOOL 1039 and Spotify. The Connection is on air every Saturday at 10 a.m. Good Saturday,...

Jefferson Weaver
December 18, 2023
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Storm Brings Flooding to Columbus

Streets are flooded in most area towns, trees are down and multiple residents required water rescue Sunday night after a strong storm system brought from five to eight inches of...

Jefferson Weaver
December 18, 2023
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The Good News for Dec. 16

It’s the last weekend before Christmas, and there is a lot going on. If you haven’t completed your Christmas shopping, you can get some unique and handmade gifts right here...

Jefferson Weaver
December 15, 2023
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Transformation Church Turkey Shoot Saturday

Transformation Church will host its last turkey shoot of the year Saturday t 7 p.m. Rounds are $5, and if there are enough shooters for 20 rounds, there will be...

Jefferson Weaver
December 14, 2023
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