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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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State Rakes in $7.6 Million in Online Gambling Taxes

While numbers were down for July, online gambling continues to be a big hit among North Carolinians. The N.C. State Lottery Commission released its sports wagering revenue report for July...

Jefferson Weaver
August 12, 2024
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A wayward alligator was evicted from the Hampton Court apartments in Whiteville today (Monday). The gator was thought to have been pushed out of the swamp due to Hurricane Debby's floodwaters. (WPD Photo)
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WPD, WRC Wrangle Gator

A wayward alligator was removed from under a car at the Hampton Apartments in Whiteville today (Monday). Whiteville Police were called after a resident found the gator in the parking...

Jefferson Weaver
August 12, 2024
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Sunday Wreck Seriously Injures Boater

A South Carolina man is in the hospital after nearly losing his hand in a boating accident on Lake Tabor Sunday. Lt. Forrest Orr of the Wildlife Resources Commission said...

Jefferson Weaver
August 12, 2024
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Robeson County crews needed boats and high water vehicles to get to the scene of Saturday's drowning on the county line. (REMS photo)
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Driver Dies in Floodwaters Saturday

One person drowned Saturday after driving around a barricade and into a flooded road near the Columbus County line, according to Robeson County EMS. The drowning occurred on a section...

Jefferson Weaver
August 12, 2024
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Shelter Reopens at West Columbus

Flooding at Fair Bluff has caused county emergency officials to reopen the shelter at West Columbus High School in Cerro Gordo. County spokesman Daniel Buck announced the decision today (Friday)...

Jefferson Weaver
August 9, 2024
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The Good News for Aug. 10

  Hurricane Debby put a damper, a really big damper, on most of our good news activities this week. Still, we have been there and done that when it comes...

Jefferson Weaver
August 9, 2024
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Flooding Impacting County

Flooding is affecting several communities in Columbus County, including hard-hit Fair Bluff, Nakina, Old Dock and Crusoe Island. Much of the downtown Fair Bluff area is set to be demolished...

Jefferson Weaver
August 9, 2024
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Updated Road Closures from CCSO

Multiple roads are closed across the county due to Tropical Storm Debby’s heavy rains. Sheriff Bill Rogers said several drivers have been rescued after disregarding road closed signs. “If you...

Jefferson Weaver
August 8, 2024
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Shelters to Close Today; Flood Risk Continues

Three of the four shelters in Columbus County will close today at 5 p.m. Edgewood Elementary, the county’s only pet-friendly shelter, will remain open, according to county spokesperson Amanda Prince....

Jefferson Weaver
August 8, 2024
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Some Area Roads Flooded

Flooded roads as of 11:35 p.m. Aug. 7, according to the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office. •7000 block Lebanon Church Rd •835 Walter Ward Rd •Ward Town x Seven Creeks •14B...

Jefferson Weaver
August 8, 2024
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Southern Tire Seriously Damaged in Fire

An electrical fire led to not one but two fires at Southern Fire and Muffler in Whiteville Wednesday. Firefighters were not called to the first blaze at the landmark business,...

Jefferson Weaver
August 7, 2024
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Volunteers Blast Hole in Soules Swamp Dam

Greg Hewitt was watching the forecasts about Hurricane Debby when he decided to do something to help downtown Whiteville. The owner of Nautilus Elite on Frazier Street has dealt with...

Jefferson Weaver
August 7, 2024
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Woman Stabbed in ‘Styling Device’ Fight

There were no  charges after a woman attacked another woman Wednesday, forcing the victim to improvise a stylish defense for herself. The sheriff’s office said Tanieka Vonka Davis and Ophelia...

Jefferson Weaver
August 7, 2024
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‘Historic’ Rainfall Possible This Week

Tropical Storm Debby is expected to reach hurricane status today (Sunday), and could bring what officials are calling historic rainfall to North and South Carolina later this week. The National...

Jefferson Weaver
August 4, 2024
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The Good News for Aug. 2

The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe has long been identified with the Old Lake Road between Lake Waccamaw, Saint James and Buckhead. Historical references indicate it was used by the Waccamaw people...

Jefferson Weaver
August 2, 2024
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Summer Malpass, James Delaney and Crystal Long (CCSO)
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Stolen Truck Leads to Guns, Financial Crimes

Trying to pawn a gold bracelet led to the arrests of three suspects in a string of crimes involving stolen financial information, firearms and a vehicle on Tuesday. James Andrew...

Jefferson Weaver
August 2, 2024
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